Computing

At Braywick Court School, our Computing curriculum inspires pupils to become curious, adaptable, and analytical digital thinkers who view technology through the lens of critical innovation. Operating as a Google School, we seamlessly blend explicit computing instruction with practical daily application across our wider curriculum. 

We deliver the National Curriculum using the Kapow Primary Curriculum, covering dedicated core units per year alongside targeted enhanced 'Online Safety' units. Rather than treating computing as an isolated skill, technology is an active driver across all disciplines.

With 1-to-1 device access (Chromebooks) for all pupils across Key Stage 2, technology is integrated throughout the curriculum, whether children are conducting scientific research, designing historical presentations, creating reports, collating data, compiling biographies or producing digital art and music compositions.Our curriculum systematically maps learning across three core computing strands:

Computer Science: Understanding digital systems, networks, algorithms, physical computing, and programming languages (from block code to Python).

Information Technology: Utilising digital tools, spreadsheets, databases, and Google Workspace purposefully to store, manipulate, and present media.

Digital Literacy: Navigating the online world safely, critically, and responsibly while building a positive digital footprint.

Integrated Technology & Digital Excellence

At Braywick Court School, technology is not an isolated subject; it is woven into the culture of our school and the daily delivery of our curriculum. Aligned with the BPET Digital Strategy, we utilise technology through the lens of the SAMR pedagogical framework, ensuring digital tools are not merely substituted for paper, but are used to transform, enrich, and enhance learning across all subjects. Our classrooms are models of highly effective practice for the seamless integration of technoloy to enhance teaching and learning.  

The Five Pillars of Computing

Our curriculum intentionally exceeds statutory National Curriculum expectations to deliver enhanced technical fluency, critical citizenship, and secondary readiness.