Computing
"TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM IS NOT THE END GOAL. ENABLING LEARNING EVERYWHERE IS THE GOAL". ANDREW BARRAS
The National Curriculum states 'A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. 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".
"Preparing our learners for a digital age - in 20 years 90% of jobs will require digital skills" Mary Myatt
