2. A Brave New World
Jan 2012-
Michael Gove - suspended the programs of
study for ICT (recent Feb Draft NCD 2013 ..
propose to disapply the current programmes of study and
attainment targets at Key Stages 1 and 2 from September
2013 for all foundation subjects. )
3. June 2012 - Michael Gove
By withdrawing the Programme of Study, we’re giving
schools and teachers freedom over what and how to
teach; revolutionising ICT as we know it……..
"Let me stress - ICT will remain compulsory at all key
stages, and will still be taught at every stage of the
curriculum. The existing Programme of Study will remain
on the web for reference.
But no English school will be forced to follow it any more.
From this September, all schools will be free to use the
amazing resources that already exist on the web."
4. Ofsted - Report ICT in Schools 2008-
2011
Report from ICT subject inspections in 167 primary, secondary and special schools, 2008-2011. The
use of ICT is considered both as a specialist subject and across the wider school curriculum.
Primary schools - features of best teaching -
planning,
learning objectives,
self and peer assessment
pace questioning
Concerns, - programming, data logging,data handling, skills
and understanding, of teachers, resources, limited cross
curricular planning, assessment, CPD, Action plans acting
upon them, no systematic approach to auditing staff skills /
needs
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/ict-schools-2008-11
5. Out with the old...ICT
Updated: 18 September 2012
The most recent programmes of study for ICT at Key
Stages 1 and 2 have now been disapplied and are no
longer statutory. This means that schools are free to
develop their own curricula for ICT that best meet the
needs of their pupils, or to continue to follow the existing
programmes of study if they so choose. ICT remains a
compulsory National Curriculum subject at all four key
stages. Revised programmes of study for ICT will come
into force in September 2014.
http://www.education.gov.
uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum/primary/b00199028/ict
6. In with the new...Computing ?
Feb 2013 -
The National Curriculum in England
Framework document for consultation
http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/n/national%20curriculum%
20consultation%20-%20framework%20document.pdf
Document that the expert panel presented to
the government in Nov 2012 - see PDF at the
bottom of this link
http://www.naace.co.uk/naacecurriculum/programmeofstudyconsultation
7. Aims - The National Curriculum for computing aims to
ensure that all pupils:
● can understand and apply the fundamental principles of
computer science, including logic, algorithms, data
representation, and communication
● can analyse problems in computational terms, and have
repeated practical experience of writing computer
programs in order to solve such problems
● can evaluate and apply information technology,
including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to
solve problems
● are responsible, competent, confident and creative
users of information and communication technology.
http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/n/national%20curriculum%20consultation%20-%
20framework%20document.pdf
8. Key Stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
● understand what algorithms are, how they
are implemented as programs on digital
devices, and that programs execute by
following a sequence of instructions
● write and test simple programs
● use logical reasoning to predict the
behaviour of simple programs
What does this mean to you? How would you
deliver this? What have you got in place
already?
9. Key Stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
● organise, store, manipulate and retrieve data
in a range of digital formats
● communicate safely and respectfully online,
keeping personal information private, and
recognise common uses of information
technology beyond school.
What does this mean to you? How would you
deliver this? what have you got in place
already?
10. Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
● design and write programs that accomplish specific
goals, including controlling or simulating physical
systems; solve problems by decomposing them into
smaller parts
● use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs;
work with variables and various forms of input and
output; generate appropriate inputs and predicted
outputs to test programs
● use logical reasoning to explain how a simple algorithm
works and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and
programs
11. Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
● understand computer networks including the
internet; how they can provide multiple
services, such as the world-wide web; and
the opportunities they offer for
communication and collaboration
12. Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
● describe how internet search engines find
and store data; use search engines
effectively; be discerning in evaluating digital
content; respect individuals and intellectual
property; use technology responsibly,
securely and safely
13. Key Stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
● select, use and combine a variety of
software (including internet services) on a
range of digital devices to accomplish given
goals, including collecting, analysing,
evaluating and presenting data and
information.
