A roadmap for primary computing skills and knowledge

This printable PDF document outlines the progression of computing skills and knowledge in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 and how it aligns with the National curriculum. For primary teachers looking for an engaging Computing scheme of work, Kapow Primary’s progression of skills and knowledge helps deliver a comprehensive curriculum. 

How can I use this document to plan my computing curriculum effectively?

The Kapow Primary Computing scheme of work follows a structured, spiral curriculum. This document is a valuable tool for primary computing planning, enabling you to see how skills and knowledge build upon each other from year to year. 

The document supports subject leaders and teachers when planning the computing curriculum by outlining the progression of skills throughout KS1 and KS2 and showing which lessons support that progression. Use it during your planning process to ensure each year group builds on the previous one, with clear guidance on which lessons to focus on at each stage.

How do computing skills and knowledge develop at Kapow Primary?

This document outlines the development of computing knowledge across all year groups, ensuring a clear pathway for pupil learning. Progression is broken down into the following 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 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.