Preparing for the Digital Future

In a world where technology is everywhere, we want our children to be more than just “users”—we want them to be the creators, programmers, and digital citizens of tomorrow. At St Patrick’s, we use the Teach Computing Curriculum to ensure our pupils have the very best start in their digital journey.

What will my child learn? Our Computing lessons aren’t just about sitting at a screen. Your child will experience a rich mix of activities:

● Coding and Robots: From giving simple commands to floor robots in Year 1 to building complex games and using “Micro:bit” mini-computers in Year 6.

● Digital Creativity: Children become authors, filmmakers, and artists as they learn to edit photos, record podcasts, and create 3D models.

● How the World Connects: We pull back the curtain on the internet, teaching children how websites work and how computers “talk” to each other across the globe.

The “Spiral” Journey We believe that the best learning happens when children have the chance to practice and grow. We use a spiral curriculum, which means we revisit big ideas like “Programming” each year. Each time your child revisits a topic, the challenge grows, helping them feel confident and preventing them from forgetting what they’ve learned.

Safety First Online safety is at the heart of everything we do. Instead of just teaching safety as a one-off lesson, it is woven into every unit. We teach our pupils how to be kind, responsible, and skeptical online, ensuring they have the tools to navigate the digital world safely.

Inclusive and Fun We make computing “hands-on.” Sometimes we learn away from the computer (using “unplugged” games) to understand how instructions work. This makes sure that every child—whether they have a computer at home or not—can succeed, have fun, and feel like a tech expert!