Intent

At Higham, we want pupils to be confident and skilful users of technology. Technology is used everywhere and plays an essential part in our pupils’ lives; therefore, we aim to model and educate them on how to use technology positively, responsibly, and safely. Our pupils experience a broad curriculum encompassing computer science, information technology, and digital literacy, following the Teach Computing scheme to ensure progression and consistency across year groups.

At Higham, we recognise that the best prevention for many issues linked to technology and social media is education, starting from the very beginning of a child’s school journey. We use resources such as Be Internet Legends to help children understand online safety, respect, and digital wellbeing.

We recognise that technology allows pupils to share their learning in creative ways and understand the accessibility opportunities it can provide. Our rich and varied curriculum balances opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge creatively, helping them become skilful and reflective computer scientists. Staff are encouraged to embed computing across the curriculum to make learning creative, accessible, and meaningful. By Upper Key Stage 2, we intend that children have the independence and confidence to select appropriate digital tools, understand their digital footprint, and begin to explore responsible and ethical uses of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Implementation

Through our computing lessons, pupils develop a love of the digital world and see its place in their future. Using the Teach Computing curriculum, pupils build progressively on prior knowledge while developing new skills and facing appropriate challenges. From the start of KS1, pupils learn about algorithms, programming, and how technology can be used safely and purposefully.

In KS2, pupils continue to build their understanding of online safety, including the responsible use of social media, alongside more complex coding, data handling, and network understanding. Pupils also explore how digital systems, can be used thoughtfully to support creativity and problem-solving.

Staff receive ongoing support and professional development to ensure high-quality teaching and consistency of skill progression. Computing is integrated across other curriculum areas, and pupils have access to a range of hardware and software to enhance their learning and creativity.

Impact

Learning in computing is engaging and purposeful across the school. Teachers have high expectations, and pupils are proud to share their work in a variety of ways. They use digital and technological vocabulary accurately and show clear progression in their technical skills and understanding. Pupils grow in confidence using a range of hardware, software, and digital platforms to create meaningful outcomes that support their learning across the curriculum. They recognise the digital world as part of everyday life and understand the importance of making safe, responsible and thoughtful choices online. By the end of primary school, pupils at Higham will be confident, responsible, and creative users of technology, able to use it safely and effectively to support their learning and everyday life.