National curriculum alignment for our Computing scheme

This resource demonstrates how Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme of work covers the statutory guidance from EYFS (Reception) through to KS1 and KS2.

How does this document support curriculum planning? 

The document maps each unit of the scheme to the specific content and aims of the Computing National curriculum. This ensures that every lesson contributes to the spiral progression of skills and knowledge, leading to the attainment of end-of-key-stage targets.

For EYFS, it details alignment with Early Learning Goals and Development Matters statements, providing transition and EYFS Computing guidance.

What core Computing skills and knowledge are covered? 

Kapow Primary’s Computing scheme of work is built around the following five key areas:

• Computing systems and networks – learning about different hardware and software, how to use them and how computers communicate with each other in a network.
• Programming – learning how computers follow instructions or algorithms; writing and debugging code for a range of purposes using different programming languages.
• Data handling – learning about different types of data and how data is collected, recorded, stored, presented and shared.
• Creating media – producing and editing digital artefacts such as video, music and images.
• Online safety – identifying how to stay safe online in a range of situations reflecting the children’s age and common online activities.

What are the benefits of this curriculum mapping document for teachers? 

This National curriculum mapping document clearly shows which key skills are developed in each unit across the year groups. It ensures a broad and balanced Computing curriculum, giving children varied experiences with the fundamentals.

Supported by this document, teachers will find clear pathways for Computing assessment, ensuring consistent tracking of pupil progress. 

What other Kapow Primary resources support primary computing teaching? 

• For our standard Computing scheme, see Computing: Long-term plan.
• If you follow our Long-term plan – condensed, see the corresponding Progression of skills and knowledge – condensed.
• If you follow our Long-term plan – mixed-age, see Progression of skills and knowledge – mixed-age version.
• See how children begin their Kapow computing journey with our EYFS (Reception) units. 
• Browse our KS1 units, Lower KS2, Upper KS2  and Mixed-age units to learn how children develop their computing skills and knowledge in Kapow’s Computing scheme.