Computing
At Shaw Wood, we follow the Teach computing scheme of work. This is built around an innovative progression framework where computing content has been organized into interconnected networks, we call learning graphs created by subject experts, using the latest pedagogical research and teacher feedback.
It is a nation-wide scheme which enables pupils' firsthand experiences of how to use technology in the real world. They work on understanding networks and how to use the internet safely, through to how to edit and improve photographs by using editing programs and using computers to compose a range of musical pieces. As they progress through school they will also develop their knowledge and understanding of databases, 3D modelling and creating their own games through programming.
Our vision at Shaw Wood is to align with that of the National Centre for computing: for every child in every school in England to have a world-leading computing education.
We started using Teach Computing in September 2023, so we have mapped out how to build up the children’s knowledge and skills over 3 years to account of any gaps from previous years.
2023-2024
| Year 1 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Technology around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital painting |
| 3. Programming A - Moving a robot |
| 4. Data and information - Grouping Data |
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5. Creating media - Digital writing
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6. Programming B - Programming animations
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| Year 2 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - IT around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital photography |
| 3. Programming A - Robot algorithms |
| 4. Data and information - Pictograms |
| 5. Creating media - Digital music |
| 6. Programming B - Programming quizzes |
| Year 3 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Connecting computers |
| 2. Creating media - Stop-frame animation |
| 3. Programming A - Sequencing sounds |
| 4. Data and information - Branching databases |
| 5. Creating media - Desktop publishing |
| 6. Programming B - Events and actions in programs |
| Year 4 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - The internet |
| 2. Creating media - Audio production |
| 3. Programming A - Repetition in shapes |
| 4. Data and information - Data logging |
| 5. Creating media - Photo editing |
| 6. Programming B - Repetition in games |
Year 5 and 6 will follow a slightly different route as pupils will have missed some prior knowledge which they need for advanced sessions.
| Year 5 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Systems and searching (Y5) |
| 2. Creating media - Stop frame animation (Y3 Block 2) |
| 3. Programming A - Repetition in shape (Y4 Block 3) |
| 4. Data and information - Flat file databases |
| 5. Creating media - Photo editing (Y4 Block 5) |
| 6. Programming B - Repetition in games (Y4 Block 6) |
| Year 6 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaboration |
| 2. Creating media - Photo editing (Y4 Block 5) |
| 3. Programming A - Repetition in shape (Y4 Block 3) |
| 4. Data and information - Flat file databases |
| 5. Creating media - 3D modelling |
| 6. Programming B - Repetition in game (Y4 Block 6) |
2024-2025
| Year 1 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Technology around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital painting |
| 3. Programming A - Moving a robot |
| 4. Data and information - Grouping data |
| 5. Creating media - Digital writing |
| 6. Programming B - Programming animations |
| Year 2 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - IT around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital photography |
| 3. Programming A - Robot algorithms |
| 4. Data and information - Pictograms |
| 5. Creating media - Digital music |
| 6. Programming B - Programming quizzes |
| Year 3 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Connecting computers |
| 2. Creating media - Stop-frame animation |
| 3. Programming A - Sequencing sounds |
| 4. Data and information - Branching databases |
| 5. Creating media - Desktop publishing |
| 6. Programming B - Events and actions in programs |
| Year 4 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - The internet |
| 2. Creating media - Audio production |
| 3. Programming A - Repetition in shapes |
| 4. Data and information - Data logging |
| 5. Creating media - Photo editing |
| 6. Programming B - Repetition in games |
Year 5 and 6 will follow a slightly different route as pupils will have missed some prior knowledge which they need for advanced sessions.
| Year 5 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Systems and searching |
| 2. Creating media - Video production |
| 3. Programming A - Selection in physical computing |
| 4. Data and information - Flat file databases |
| 5. Creating media - Introduction to vector graphics |
| 6. Programming B - Selection in quizzes |
| Year 6 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaboration |
| 2. Creating media - Video production (Y5 Block 2) |
| 3. Programming A - Selection in physical computing (Y5 Block 3) |
| 4. Data and information - Introduction to spreadsheets |
| 5. Creating media - 3D modelling |
| 6. Programming B- Selection in quizzes (Y5 Block 6) |
2025-2026
| Year 1 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Technology around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital painting |
| 3. Programming A - Moving a robot |
| 4. Data and information - Grouping data |
| 5. Creating media - Digital writing |
| 6. Programming B - Programming animations |
| Year 2 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - IT around us |
| 2. Creating media - Digital photography |
| 3. Programming A - Sequencing sounds |
| 4. Data and information - Branching databases |
| 5. Creating media - Desktop publishing |
| 6. Programming B - Events and actions in programs |
| Year 3 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Connecting computers |
| 2. Creating media - Stop-frame animations |
| 3. Programming A - Sequencing sounds |
| 4. Data and information - Branching databases |
| 5. Creating media - Desktop publishing |
| 6. Programming B - Events and actions in programs |
| Year 4 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - The internet |
| 2. Creating media - Audio production |
| 3. Programming A - Repetition in shapes |
| 4. Data and information - Data logging |
| 5. Creating media - Photo editing |
| 6. Programming B - Repetition in games |
Year 5 and 6 will follow a slightly different route as pupils will have missed some prior knowledge which they need for advanced sessions.
| Year 5 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Systems and searching |
| 2. Creating media - Video production |
| 3. Programming A - Selection in physical computing |
| 4. Data and information - Flat file databases |
| 5. Creating media - Introduction to vector graphics |
| 6. Programming B - Selection in quizzes |
| Year 6 |
| 1. Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaboration |
| 2. Creating media - Web page creation |
| 3. Programming A - Variables in games |
| 4. Data and information - Introduction to spreadsheets |
| 5. Creating media - 3D modelling |
| 6. Programming B - Sensing movement |
