Computing

Computing is an important part of the curriculum at Millbrook Junior School. Our children live and will grow up in an ever-changing world where technology plays an integral part. We aim to build an understanding and confidence with technology that means they will be able to change and adapt to the digital world.

We teach computing in all year groups. Each class has a weekly lesson in the Computing Hub or in the classroom using Chrome books. We follow the Kapow Primary Computing scheme. This scheme aims to instil a sense of enjoyment around using technology, which develops pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities; giving children the opportunities technology offers to create, manage, organise and collaborate. Through our Computing curriculum, we intend for pupils to not only be digitally competent, but to also be responsible online citizens. In class, children have access to laptops and Google Chrome books. They use the Chrome books to further their independent learning becoming more resourceful and confident to use a variety of applications. We aim for children continue this learning at home.

Our children will confidently use a range of applications over their time a Millbrook Junior School. They will gain an independence to use these to drive their learning forward both at school and at home. Our children will understand the importance of learning about computer technologies, knowing how they fit in with the world that they live in and how our world has changed due to them.

For more information visit https://www.kapowprimary.com/ 

 

 

Getting to know you

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1

Safety Day

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Spring 2

Summer 1

Summer 2

Year 3

Week 1 – Intent and Careers

Week 2 – Digital Foundations L1

Digital Foundations (not Kapow)

Online Safety (25/26)

Programming: Scratch

Programming: Scratch

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Connecting Devices

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Connecting Devices

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Data Handling

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Data Handling

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Year 4

Week 1 – Intent and Careers

Week 2 – Online Safety L1

Online Safety (25/26)

Programming: Further Coding with Scratch (option 1)

Programming: Further Coding with

Scratch (option 1)

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Computing Systems

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Computing Systems

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Creating Media

Online Safety updated unit

Year 5

Week 1 – Intent and Careers

Week 2 – Online Safety L1

Online Safety (25/26)

Programming: Scratch: Programming music

Programming: Scratch: Programming music

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Computing Systems

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Computing Systems

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Programming: BBC Micro:bit

Programming: BBC Micro:bit

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Creating Media

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Creating Media

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Data Handling

Year 6

Week 1 – Intent and Careers

Week 2 – Online Safety L1

Online Safety (25/26)

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Programming 1: Scratch: Pixels and Positions

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Computing Systems

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Computing Systems

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Programming: Exploring

Python (option 1)

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Computing Systems

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Creating Media

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Creating Media

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Computing Progression Grid

 

Our Address

Millbrook Junior School
Churchill Way
Kettering
NN15 5DP

Tel: 01536  517049

General Enquiries (Footer)

If you wish to contact the school please ring and speak to Mrs Laura Wheatley on Reception (phone: 01536 517049) or use the contact form on the left to send an email message.

If you wish to speak to our Chair of Governors, Mr Paul Davies, he can be contacted in writing via the school address.

If you wish to make a complaint about our use of your personal data please complete and submit this form.

Millbrook Junior School Complaint Form for the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) – Fill in form

Other Key Contacts

Headteacher: Mrs Danielle Warren

Receptionist: Mrs Laura Wheatley

Chair of Governors:  Mr Paul Davies

SENCO:  Mrs Nicola Farnworth