The document discusses the new primary computing curriculum in the UK. It explains that computing involves three main areas: computer science, information technology, and digital literacy. The core of computing is computer science, which teaches pupils about information and computation, how digital systems work, and practical programming. It outlines the key objectives for computing at different primary school key stages, including algorithms, debugging, and using technology safely. It provides examples of programming languages and apps that can be used to teach computing, and emphasizes that computing is about solving problems with logical thinking.

1. THE NEW PRIMARY
COMPUTING CURRICULUM -
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Isabella Lieghio
Specialist Computing teacher
Icon Learning Education Consultants
@iconlearningict

2. OBJECTIVES
• To understand requirements of
the new Computing curriculum for
KS1 and 2 from September 2014
• To understand why programming
and sequencing is important in
EYFS
• To provide practical ways of
teaching the new curriculum and
making it fun!
• To signpost supporting resources

3. WHYTHE CHANGE?
Computing programme of study

4. WHAT IS COMPUTING?
• Three aspects
• Computer Science (CS)
• InformationTechnology
(IT)
• Digital Literacy (DL)
• CS (Core) - knowledge of how
technology works combined
with practical application of
programming

5. WHAT IS COMPUTING?
The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught
the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work
and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.
Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to
use information technology to create programs, systems and a range
of content.
Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to
use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through,
information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the
future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

6. KEY STAGE 1
• Understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs
on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and
unambiguous instructions
• Create and debug simple programs
• Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
• Create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content in a range of
formats
• Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private;
identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about
content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

7. KEY STAGE 2
• Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals,
including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems
by decomposing them into smaller parts
• Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with
variables and various forms of input and output
• Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work
and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
• Understand computer networks including the internet; how they
can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web

8. KEY STAGE 2 CONT.
• Appreciate how [search] results are selected and ranked
• Use search technologies effectively
• Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a
range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems …
including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
• Understand the opportunities [networks] offer for communication and
collaboration
• Be discerning in evaluating digital content
• Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/
unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about
content and contact

9. TECHNICALTERMINOLOGY
http://www.code-it.co.uk/csvocab.html

10. ALGORITHMS
A precise step-by-step guide to solve a
problem or achieve a particular objective

11. DE-BUGGING
• The art of fixing or
correcting algorithms
or programming
code.
• It’s ok if it doesn't
work!

12. ASPECTS OF PROGRAMMING
• Sequencing
• Selection / conditional (if)
• Repetition (loops)
• Variables (can change or be changed)
• Abstraction (simplification)

13. WHICH LANGUAGE(S)TO CHOOSE?

14. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR EYFS AND KS1
• PE sessions - direction / turn / human robot eg Jambot /Teabot
• Simple electronic toys - from torch to washing machine
• Remote control toys - Beebots to Roamers / Probots
• Focus on directions / distance / planning / routes / predicting / order /
sequencing
• Following and giving instructions e.g. cooking recipes
• Story context eg Incy Wincy Spider, LRRH

15. PROGRESSIONTO ON-SCREEN
REPRESENTATION
• Simple programming software,
• 2go (InfantVideoToolkit),
• Focus on Beebot
• Online tools e.g. iBoard
• Apps
• Daisy Dinosaur
• Beebot
• Modelling with screen turtles (LOGO)

16. ASSESSMENT OF COMPUTING
• No NC levels
• PoS sets out what all children should be taught by the end of
each KS
• Schools able to introduce own formats for assessment
• See CAS guide for assessment and progression ideas

17. PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

18. APPSTO SUPPORT COMPUTING
• Beebot (free)
• Beebot Pyramid (69p)
• Daisy Dinosaur (free)
• Move the turtle (£1.99)
• Hopscotch (free)
• Cargo-Bot (free)
• A.L.E.X (free)
• Cato’s Hike (£2.99)

19. USING SCRATCH AT KS2
• Free tool developed by MIT http://scratch.mit.edu
• Online / offline versions
• Graphics based programming of sprites by choosing /
moving / ordering blocks onto a stage
• Attach to external models e.g.Wedo
• Network of educators at http://scratched.media.mit.edu

20. FINDINGYOUR WAY AROUND SCRATCH (V 2.0)
Preview window Script blocks
Backgrounds and sprites Programming
area

21. LINKING WITH OTHER MODELS
• Lego WeDo
• Xbox Kinect

22. QUICK START GUIDES FROM SCRATCH

23. THINGS WE DON'T HAVE
TIMETOTALK ABOUT...
• Binary
• other languages - Python / HTML / Small basic
• Hacking code - hackasaurus / mozilla x-Ray goggles
• Raspberry pi
• Makey makey
• Arduino

24. HOMEWORK!

25. USEFUL LINKS FOR FURTHER
SUPPORT
• www.computingatschool.org.uk
• bit.ly/ittcomp
• www.csunplugged.org
• www.codeclub.org.uk
• www.simonhaughton.co.uk
• www.code-it.co.uk by Phil Bagge

26. THE NEW PRIMARY
COMPUTING CURRICULUM -
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Isabella Lieghio
Specialist Computing teacher
Icon Learning Education Consultants
@iconlearningict
isabella@iconlearning.co.uk