Computing
Computing in the new national curriculum
What was known as ‘ICT’ in the old curriculum has now become ‘Computing’ in the new curriculum. A high quality computing education equips pupils with the skills and knowledge to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with maths, science, and design technology. The main focus in the computing curriculum is computer science, in which pupils are taught how digital systems work and then how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this, pupils are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create programmes and systems. Computing also ensures that children become digitally literate – able to use and develop their ideas through information and communication technology – at a level suitable for a future workplace and as active participants in the digital world.
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Understand and can apply the main principles and concepts of computer science.
- Can analyse problems and have experience in writing computer programmes to solve these problems.
- Can evaluate and apply information technology including new and unfamiliar technologies.
- Are responsible, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
Computing Quality Mark:
We are very proud to have achieved the Computing Quality Mark in September 2025 after evaluating our computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises excellence of computing education offered by a school as part of their curriculum development through the Computing Quality Framework (CQF). We completed all seven aspects of the CQF in order to receive the Computing Quality Mark, which recognises achievement in:
· Leadership and vision
· Curriculum
· Teaching, learning and assessment
· Workforce development
· Addressing the needs of each pupil
· Enrichment, destinations and careers
· Impact and outcomes
Digital leaders:
Our digital leaders are all in year 6. Their role is to help out in school and at clubs where children are using computers. They also help to organize events in school such as Safer Internet Day.
Here are our 2025-2026 Digital Leaders...
Online Safety (E-safety):
Online Safety is taught throughout our computing Curriculum at Cullingworth Village Primary School. We also take part in Safer Internet Day each year. We hold a annual coffee morning for parents on E-Safety, send regular newsletters and share regular updates on X about keeping children safe online when using different apps and games.
Click HERE to visit our Online Safety (E-safety) page for more information.
Year 5/6 online safety workshop - 08/10/25:
Our local PCSO came in to deliver an online safety workshop to our year 5/6 pupils about the risks of being online and how to mange these whilst staying safe. They looked at popular games and apps and their recommended user age. They also discussed the impact that screen time can have on your health and how to limit it and stay healthy.
Here are some quotes from the year 5/6 pupils about the workshop:
Adam - "I learnt that when poeple lie about themseleves on the internet it's called catfishing."
Oliver - "I really enjoyed hearing about what goes on online and how to keep safe. It is so important not to give out personal information and tell random strangers your details. I've learnt that it's very fun to play, chat and search things on the internet but none of that matters as much as your safety so remember, safety ALWAYS comes first!"
Isla - "The lesson was very interactive and we talked about our own experiences at home about online safety."
Lucy - "I learnt about the 7 risks of being on the internet."
Aya - "We learnt about the risks of what could happen in an online game like roblox, minecraft and more. We also learnt about blue light and avoiding going on your phone at night."
Computing in the EYFS:
Computing may no longer have its own Early Learning Goal in the EYFS but at Cullingworth we ensure we are teaching children the knowledge and skills they will need to use technolgy in Key Stage One and their wider lives. Below is some information and examples about how we teach Computing to our youngest learners.
