Our new to EYFS (2026) Open Sessions are : Thursday 16th October 9.15am & 1.30pm, Monday 17th October 9.15am & 1.30pm and Wednesday 7th January 9.15am & 1.30pm. Please contact the office on 01273 858260 to book a place.
Our new to EYFS (2026) Open Sessions are : Thursday 16th October 9.15am & 1.30pm, Monday 17th October 9.15am & 1.30pm and Wednesday 7th January 9.15am & 1.30pm. Please contact the office on 01273 858260 to book a place.
Firle Church of England Primary School

Computing

Oaktree Federation Computing Intent
 

At the Oaktree Federation, our intent is to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills, and digital literacy they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We believe computing is not just about coding—it’s about creativity, problem-solving, logical thinking, and responsible digital citizenship.


We aim to:

  • Deliver a broad and balanced computing curriculum that covers computer science, information technology, and digital literacy.

  • Ensure pupils understand how to use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly, with a strong emphasis on internet safety and online behaviour.

  • Foster curiosity and resilience through hands-on experiences with programming, multimedia, and data handling.

  • Embed computing across the wider curriculum to enhance learning and prepare pupils for future opportunities.

  • Provide inclusive access to computing, ensuring all pupils—regardless of background or ability—can succeed and enjoy the subject.


Online safety is taught explicitly and revisited regularly, empowering pupils to navigate the digital world with confidence and care. We also engage families and staff in promoting safe and responsible technology use both in and out of school.

Our curriculum builds progression from EYFS to Year 6, preparing pupils for the digital demands of secondary education and life beyond the classroom.

Why coding?
 
The aim is to equip pupils with the skills they need for the world of work, inspire more young people to pursue careers in computing and help them to problem solve and become logical thinkers.
 
Coding at home
  • Codecademy – a great starting point to get familiar with code for free.
  • Scratch – learn to program your own interactive stories, games and animations and share them around the world.
  • Code Club – find out if there’s a club near you for your child to join (or perhaps you have the skills to run one locally!). If that's not an option, Code Club has made all its UK projects available online for free, an amazing resource for parents and teachers alike. Look through the Code Club term-by-term project list and get started now.
  • Kids Ruby – a fun and easy way to help your child learn Ruby programming.
  • Tynker offers coding puzzles, games and courses for kids.
  • BBC Bitesize has a Computing area for KS1 and KS2, packed with films and simple explanations
  • Kodu allows children as young as 5 to code their own games. Free download (PC only).
  • codeSpark is an app designed to teach coding through games and fun challenges.
Online Safety Parent Guides can be found through our information for parents tab.Â