At Dingle Community Primary School, we are COMPUTER SCIENTISTS! 

At Dingle Community Primary School, our computing curriculum aims to develop pupils’ computational thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving skills, preparing them to thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. We focus on building a secure understanding of key concepts and vocabulary, supported by tools such as glossaries, concept maps, and regular recall activities, ensuring every child feels confident in their learning. 

Collaboration and hands-on learning are central to our approach. Pupils work together through pair programming, peer instruction, and group tasks, promoting teamwork and communication. Practical, creative projects, such as physical computing with robotics and programming integrated into arts and crafts, provide engaging, real-world contexts that inspire curiosity and innovation. 

Our teaching emphasises reading and understanding code before writing it, alongside activities like debugging and tracing to deepen programme comprehension. Structured frameworks, including PRIMM (Predict, Run, Investigate, Modify, Make), guide pupils through their learning journey, ensuring clear progression and opportunities for differentiation. Through project-based learning, pupils consolidate their knowledge by designing and evaluating digital artefacts that serve real-world purposes. 

At Dingle Community Primary School, we address misconceptions as they arise, ensuring all pupils develop a strong and accurate understanding of computing concepts. By linking abstract ideas to relatable, real-world examples and fostering creativity through meaningful exploration, we deliver a computing curriculum that is engaging, accessible, and tailored to our pupils, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for their future.