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At Millbrook Combined School, our Computing curriculum is designed to empower pupils with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Aligned with our ASPIRE values, we aim to develop responsible, creative, and resilient digital citizens. Our curriculum ensures pupils understand how to use technology safely and purposefully, with a strong emphasis on E-Safety, digital responsibility, and ethical use of information. We are committed to inclusion, ensuring that SEND and EAL learners are supported through adapted instruction, visual scaffolding, and adaptive technologies, enabling all pupils to access and succeed in Computing.
Computing is taught through the Teach Computing Curriculum, developed by the National Centre for Computing Education, which provides a clear and progressive structure from Year 1 to Year 6. This is complemented by resources from STEM Learning, which enhance cross-curricular links and real-world applications of computing concepts.
Pupils explore key strands:
Computing Systems and Networks
Creating Media
Programming
Data and Information
They engage with a wide range of tools and platforms including Scratch, ScratchJr, Crumble controllers, Micro:bits, Google Sites, and Audacity. Each unit builds on prior learning, developing both technical proficiency and computational thinking. E-Safety is embedded throughout the curriculum. Pupils learn to evaluate online content, understand copyright and data privacy, and communicate safely and respectfully online. Lessons are inclusive and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners, with targeted support for SEND and EAL pupils to ensure full participation and progress.
By the end of Key Stage 2, pupils are digitally literate and able to use a range of technologies confidently and responsibly. They can design, create, and evaluate digital content, understand how networks function, and apply computational thinking to solve problems. Pupils demonstrate creativity, resilience, and ethical awareness in their digital projects, reflecting our ASPIRE values in action. Regular assessment and pupil voice show that learners enjoy Computing and understand its relevance to their future. They leave Millbrook equipped not only with technical skills but also with the critical thinking and digital citizenship needed to navigate the modern world safely and effectively.