COMPUTING SYLLABUS
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I have set up separate pages for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. The KS1 and KS2 pages have also been split into Autumn, Spring and Summer terms, due to the number of topics covered. The pages for KS1 and KS2 have all been published, although I intend to expand on certain topics. Touch Typing also has its own page now. Should you have any questions regarding computing in school, or are unable to access one of the websites mentioned, you can contact me at computing@westhoathlyschool.co.uk. Please Note: The products mentioned on these pages are there for your reference, and not because we endorse them, or have any expectation of you purchasing them. My aim is simply to be informative, and to provide context with regard to the children's learning. Shirley Hickey |
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE (EYFS)
Our EYFS computing syllabus consists of 6 strands, each lasting half a term. It is designed to provide the children with the basic skills and knowledge needed to navigate computers, access software, make selections and introduce programming.
| Term | Topic | Focus |
| Autumn (1) | Mouse Skills | Mouse control and button functionality |
| Autumn (2) | Digital Artwork | Using icons to make selections and mouse precision |
| Spring (1) | Accessing User Accounts | Learning to log on independently |
| Spring (2) | Keyboard Skills | Keyboard Recognition and key functionality |
| Summer (1) | Web Skills | Web searches and accessing online activities |
| Summer (2) | Programming & Controlling | Learning to program a simple education robot |
KEY STAGES 1 AND 2 (KS1 & KS2)
Our KS1 and KS2 computing syllabus consists of 12 strands, each lasting 3 to 4 weeks. The syllabus was devised using a concept called Spiral Learning. Spiral learning is a teaching method based on the premise that a student learns more about a subject each time the topic is reviewed or encountered, and in doing so, expands their knowledge, or improves their skill level. In addition to this, each subject informs the following topic, i.e. Word Processing informs Presentations, or Spreadsheets informs Flatfile Databases.
| SKILLS & APPLICATIONS | STRAND | PRODUCT | TYPE |
| AUTUMN 1A - KS1 / KS2 | Word Processing | Microsoft Office Word | Desktop Application |
| AUTUMN 1B - KS1 / KS2 | Presentations | Microsoft Office Powerpoint | Desktop Application |
| AUTUMN 2A - KS1 / KS2 | Spreadsheets | Microsoft Office Excel | Desktop Application |
| AUTUMN 2B - KS1 / KS2 | Computer Science | N/A | N/A |
| DATABASES & DATA | STRAND | PRODUCT | TYPE |
| SPRING 3A - KS1 / KS2 | Data Handling | Airtable.com | Online Application |
| SPRING 3B - KS1 / KS2 | Branching Databases | FlexiTree | Desktop Application |
| DIGITAL LIFE | |||
| SPRING 4A - KS1 / KS2 | Digital Literacy | Google Chrome | Web Browser |
| SPRING 4B - KS1 / KS2 | Digital Citizenship | Google Chrome | Web Browser |
| PROGRAMMING & CONTROLLING |
STRAND | PRODUCT | TYPE |
| SUMMER 5A - KS1 / KS2 | Computational Thinking | Lightbot Junior / Lightbot | Online / Tablet App |
| SUMMER 5B - KS1 / KS2 | Writing Code | J2Code / FMS Logo | Online Application / Desktop Application |
| SUMMER 6A - KS1 / KS2 | Coding Blocks | Scratch Junior / Scratch | Online Application / Tablet App |
| SUMMER 6B - KS1 / KS2 | Robots & Simulations | Beebots/Bluebots/Roamers | Desktop Application / Tablet App |