D.A.R.E.S: Dare to innovate - A new project based scheme of work for computing

To support the progression of skills document, we have launched a new innovative approach to teaching computing - D.A.R.E.S. It is a project based approach to deepen children's knowledge of computing to help them apply these skills to creatively demonstrate their knowledge and understanding across the curriculum. Click the picture to find out more.
UPDATED OCT 2021 - We have updated some statements, made it more knowledge based and added Key Vocabulary for each strand.

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WHOLE SCHOOL Knowledge PROGRESSION FOR COMPUTING

HERE IT IS! It has taken a long time to get this together but I feel it is worth the wait. We feel this is the most comprehensive progression document for computing and should help you and your school demonstrate clear progression from EYFS-Year 6 with Computing.

Please read page that explains how to best implement the document as this explains the best way to embed all the ideas through the supporters page.

UPDATED OCT 2021 - We have updated some statements, made it more knowledge based and added Key Vocabulary for each strand.

YEAR GROUP OVERVIEWS FOR COMPUTING

Building on from the previous video, we have take all the statements from the whole school progression documents and sorted them into Year Group Overviews. This gives every teacher a clear outline of what needs to be covered over the year.

​UPDATED OCT 2021 - We have updated some statements, made it more knowledge based and added Key Vocabulary for each strand.

COMPUTING DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS

In the follow up to the Progression Document we have posted, we take a deep dive into Computing. Having researched some 'typical' questions being asked, I have shared what my responses would be in relation to the progression document and everything else we've shared on the website.

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MR P'S TYPING RESOURCES EBOOK

Over the past few days, I have been collating as many useful resources to help pupils improve their typing skills. I have put together this eBook which I hope you will find useful.

​UPDATED OCT 2021 - We have updated some statements, made it more knowledge based and added Key Vocabulary for each strand.

Making Sense of the Computing Curriculum

I am so excited to welcome Dr Chips to the supporters page. Each week, Jon will share a CPD video to help you get your head around computer science. In this first video, he explores the computing curriculum and how it breaks down into the different strands. 

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EYFS - Introducing algorithms

In this video, Dr Chips shares some useful resources to embed computing in early years.

Computational thinking in early years

In this video, Dr Chips shares some useful resources to embed computing in early years.

CAS Communities

This week, Dr Chips explores Computing at School and the communities they are trying to create to give teachers support to make the most out of their computing curriculum.

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Hello World magazine

This week Dr Chips shares a FREE resource full of great ideas linked to computing.

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