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Curriculum

Through the teaching of Computing and the work of the Amesbury eLearning department we aim to equip children to participate in a rapidly changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology.

We help children to understand how computers work so that they can make informed use of technology and internet services and enable them to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information, focusing on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in a discriminating and effective way.

Computing teaching starts in Year 1 and continues until Year 8 broadly following the National Curriculum’s three strands:

  • Computer Science – the ability to problem solve and write, test and debug programs using fundamental computer science principles;
  • Information Technology – the ability to use technology to collect, organise, analyse, evaluate and present data and information; and
  • Digital Literacy – the ability to use online technologies safely, respectfully and effectively.
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The eLearning department encourages the appropriate use of technology across the curriculum. We provide 1:1 devices for older pupils which can also be used at home. Younger pupils have access to technology in their classrooms. Staff use and promote technology as an integral part of teaching and learning.

The ability to use technology is a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners. Pupils will leave Amesbury ‘e-mature’, with the skills, knowledge and understanding to make effective use of technology on all areas of their lives.

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Head of department

Mr Brown attended Loughborough University, firstly following a passion for playing and coaching rugby which led him to join Highfield as a graduate assistant in the boarding house. There he spent a lot of time coaching sports. This role cemented a desire to teach and nurture children, and led to training in primary education at Winchester University. Mr Brown’s first teaching post was at Portsmouth Grammar School, as a Year 4 and then Year 5 form tutor. Then a role back in the countryside as a Housemaster in a prep school, before moving to Amesbury in 2023. Mr Brown’s interest in Computing started early, driven by a fascination with coding as a child and young adult. He enjoys experimenting with small programs and learning how technology worked behind the scenes. These experiences sparked a passion that remains. For Mr Brown, Computing is much more than just another subject—it’s a skill set that fosters creativity, logical thinking, and resilience. Whether we’re exploring coding, animations, or the impact of technology in daily life, I encourage pupils to see its value and its potential to shape their futures. One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching Computing is watching pupils discover their capabilities, from creating their first working program to solving challenges independently. My goal is to ensure that every pupil leaves my lessons not only with a solid foundation in Computing but also with the confidence to apply it wherever their interests take them.