Computing

We believe that computing and technology is a central part of children’s lives both now and in their future. At Orgill Primary School, we strive to ensure that every child leaves us possessing a certain amount of non-negotiable digital skills.  We use CUSP Computing to teach the Computing curriculum.

In the CUSP iPad Computing Curriculum,  careful thought has been given to how content has been sequenced to ensure that there is a focus on high-quality development of children’s computing knowledge and skills. Organised into blocks - each year group has 6 blocks of learning per year. 

Long-term sequence - there is a significant focus on revisiting and cumulative coherence throughout the curriculum sequence.  CUSP Big Ideas are connected to help pupils better understand the world around them. Links are naturally forged through technology and the advancement of humanity, Community and the wider world.

CUSP 6 phases are discreetly deployed in iPad Computing lessons to guide teacher instruction and pupil participation and interaction:

• Connect (EXPLORE)

• Explain (DISCOVER)

• Example (DISCOVER)

• Attempt (DISCOVE)

• Apply (SHARE)

• Challenge (SHARE)

Pupils use resources deployed to the iPad to rehearse and become  fluent in the four conceptual areas of the curriculum:]

Digital Technology

Digital Programming

Digital Safety, including Schools’ Choice AI units

Digital Creativity