Computing at Zouch Academy

At Zouch Academy, we follow the nationally recognised Teach Computing Curriculum, developed by the National Centre for Computing Education.

Our computing lessons help children become:

  • Confident digital citizens 
  • Creative problem-solvers 
  • Logical thinkers 
  • Safe and responsible technology users 

Children learn through three key strands from the Teach Computing curriculum and Online Safety:

How We Teach Computing - Engaging, Practical and Inclusive

We believe children learn best when they are actively involved in their learning. Our lessons are designed to be:

  • Hands-on and practical 
  • Collaborative and discussion-based 
  • Creative and project-focused 
  • Carefully structured to build skills over time 

Children regularly:

  • Work with partners and teams
  • Explore and investigate technology
  • Create digital projects and programs
  • Learn through real-life examples
  • Develop resilience through debugging and problem-solving

Building Future Skills - Preparing Children for the Digital World

Computing at Zouch Academy helps children develop skills they will use throughout their lives: 

We teach children to:

  • Think logically
  • Solve problems independently
  • Create and innovate
  • Stay safe online
  • Understand how technology shapes the world around them

Our goal is to inspire every child to become a confident, capable and responsible user of technology.

"Empowering children to create, communicate, collaborate and thrive in a digital world."

Online Safety is Woven Throughout Our Curriculum

At Zouch Academy, online safety is not taught as a standalone topic. It is embedded into every computing lesson and is a key part of helping children become safe, responsible and confident digital citizens.

Each computing lesson begins with an Online Safety Starter using resources from ProjectEVOLVE, a nationally recognised programme based on the UK Council for Internet Safety's Education for a Connected World framework.

Through ProjectEVOLVE, children learn to:

  • Stay safe online
  • Communicate respectfully
  • Think critically about information they see online
  • Manage their digital identity
  • Build positive online relationships
  • Use technology responsibly

Online safety is taught progressively from EYFS to Year 6 through eight key strands, ensuring learning is age-appropriate and revisited as children grow. This is further reinforced through termly online safety assemblies and wider school activities.

Our Aim

We don't simply tell children what to do online; we help them develop the knowledge, judgement and confidence to make safe choices for themselves.