{"id":569,"date":"2026-03-30T14:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pioneerfederation.co.uk\/stonegate\/?page_id=569"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:45:11","slug":"computing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stonegate.e-sussex.sch.uk\/index.php\/curriculum\/computing\/","title":{"rendered":"Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Characteristics of a Techie<\/span><\/h3>
  • Competence in coding for a variety of practical and inventive purposes, including the application of ideas within other subjects.<\/li>
  • The ability to connect with others safely and respectfully, understanding the need to act within the law and with moral and ethical integrity.<\/li>
  • An understanding of the connected nature of devices.<\/li>
  • The ability to communicate ideas well by using applications and devices throughout the curriculum.<\/li>
  • The ability to collect, organise and manipulate data effectively.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    Implementation<\/span><\/h3>

    Our pupils should be able to organise their knowledge, skills and understanding around the following learning hooks:<\/p>

    • To code<\/p><\/li>

    • To connect<\/p><\/li>

    • To communicate<\/p><\/li>

    • To collect<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      These key concepts or as we like to explain them to children \u2013 learning hooks, underpin learning in each milestone. This enables pupils to reinforce and build upon prior learning, make connections and develop subject specific language.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

      Vertical accumulation of knowledge and skills from Years 1 to 6<\/span><\/h3>

      Threshold Concept<\/p>

      Key Skills<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      Milestone 1<\/strong><\/p>

      Years 1 and 2<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      Milestone 2<\/strong><\/p>

      Years 3 and 4<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      Milestone 3<\/strong><\/p>

      Years 5 and 6<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      To code<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Control motion by specifying the number of steps to travel, direction and turn.<\/p>

      \u2022 Add text strings, show and hide objects and change the features of an object.<\/p>

      \u2022 Select sounds and control when they are heard, their duration and volume.<\/p>

      \u2022 Control when drawings appear and set the pen colour, size and shape.<\/p>

      \u2022 Specify user inputs (such as clicks) to control events.<\/p>

      \u2022 Specify the nature of events (such as a single event or a loop).<\/p>

      \u2022 Create conditions for actions by waiting for a user input (such as responses to questions like: What is your name?).<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Use specified screen coordinates to control movement.<\/p>

      \u2022 Set the appearance of objects and create sequences of changes.<\/p>

      \u2022 Create and edit sounds. Control when they are heard, their volume, duration and rests.<\/p>

      \u2022 Control the shade of pens.<\/p>

      \u2022 Specify conditions to trigger events.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use IF THEN conditions to control events or objects.<\/p>

      \u2022 Create conditions for actions by sensing proximity or by waiting for a user input (such as proximity to a specified colour or a line or responses to questions).<\/p>

      \u2022 Use variables to store a value.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use the functions define, set, change, show and hide to control the variables.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use the Reporter operators<\/p>

      () + ()<\/p>

      () – ()<\/p>

      () * ()<\/p>

      () \/ ()<\/p>

      to perform calculations.<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Set IF conditions for movements. Specify types of rotation giving the number of degrees.<\/p>

      \u2022 Change the position of objects between screen layers (send to back, bring to front).<\/p>

      \u2022 Upload sounds from a file and edit them. Add effects such as fade in and out and control their implementation.<\/p>

      \u2022 Combine the use of pens with movement to create interesting effects.<\/p>

      \u2022 Set events to control other events by \u2018broadcasting\u2019 information as a trigger.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use IF THEN ELSE conditions to control events or objects.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use a range of sensing tools (including proximity, user inputs, loudness and mouse position) to control events or actions.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use lists to create a set of variables.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use the Boolean operators<\/p>

      () < ()<\/p>

      () = ()<\/p>

      () > ()<\/p>

      ()and()<\/p>

      ()or()<\/p>

      Not()<\/p>

      to define conditions.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use the Reporter operators<\/p>

      () + ()<\/p>

      () – ()<\/p>

      () * ()<\/p>

      () \/ ()<\/p>

      to perform calculations.<\/p>

      Pick Random () to ()<\/p>

      Join () ()<\/p>

      Letter () of ()<\/p>

      Length of ()<\/p>

      () Mod () This reports the remainder<\/p>

      after a division calculation<\/p>

      Round ()<\/p>

      () of ().<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      To connect<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Participate in class social media accounts.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand online risks and the age rules\u00a0for sites.<\/p>

      \u00a0<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Contribute to blogs that are moderated by\u00a0teachers.<\/p>

      \u2022 Give examples of the risks posed by online\u00a0communications.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand the term \u2018copyright\u2019.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand that comments made online that\u00a0are hurtful or offensive are the same as\u00a0bullying.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand how online services work.<\/p>

      \u00a0<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Collaborate with others online on sites\u00a0approved and moderated by teachers.<\/p>

      \u2022 Give examples of the risks of online\u00a0communities and demonstrate knowledge of\u00a0how to minimise risk and report problems.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand and demonstrate knowledge that\u00a0it is illegal to download copyrighted material,\u00a0including music or games, without express\u00a0written permission, from the copyright holder.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand the effect of online comments\u00a0and show responsibility and sensitivity\u00a0when online.<\/p>

      \u2022 Understand how simple networks are set up\u00a0and used.\u00a0<\/p>

      \u00a0<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      To communicate<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Use a range of applications and devices in order to communicate ideas, work and messages.<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Use some of the advanced features of applications and devices in order to communicate ideas, work or messages professionally.<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Choose the most suitable applications and devices for the purposes of communication.<\/p>

      \u2022 Use many of the advanced features in order to create high quality, professional or efficient communications.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

      To collect<\/strong>
      \u00a0<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Use simple databases to record information in areas across the curriculum.<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Devise and construct databases using applications designed for this purpose in areas across the curriculum.<\/p><\/td>

      \u2022 Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and present it in an effective and professional manner.<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>

      Impact<\/span><\/h3>

      Assessment<\/strong><\/p>

      Through the explicit teaching of the Computing skills, both the teachers and the pupils assess their learning continuously throughout the lesson.<\/p>

      At the end of the unit, pupils use their reflective me (analyse tasks) to reflect on their knowledge and understanding.<\/p>

      Our assessment systems enable teachers to make informed judgements about the depth of their learning and the progress they have made over time. \u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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