Rufford Park Primary School

Computer Science

Information Technology

Digital Literacy

KS1

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 a simple program.

Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs.

Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve content

Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.

Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; know where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

KS2

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

Appreciate how 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 and content that accomplish given goals, 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.