EYFS

Expectations

Year 1

Expectations

Year 2

Expectations

Year 3

Expectations

Year 4

Expectations

I can identify the main

I can recognise and name

I can explain the functions

I understand the

I recognise the main

parts of a computer

common input and

of the main components

difference between

component parts of

system (monitor, mouse,

output devices of a

of a computer system.

hardware and software

hardware which allow

keyboard, printer etc).

computer system.

and their roles within a

computers to join and

computer system.

form a network.

I can recognise that a

I can recognise the

I understand that my creations (e.g. programs), need similar skills to the adult world (e.g. the ParentPay etc used for collecting money for school trips).

I can use communication

I understand that network

range of technology is

difference between old

tools (such as 2Email) to

and communication

used in places such as

and new technology (e.g.

attach files and use tools

components can be found

homes and schools.

typewriter and smart

respectfully and with

in many different devices

phone).

good etiquette.

which allow them to join

the internet.

I can share my experiences of observing technology in school and beyond the classroom.

I can explain how people interact with computers (e.g cashpoint machine,

self-service scanners etc).

I can describe uses of technology beyond school. (e.g. I can explain

how a supermarket or

I can identify different ways that the internet can be used for

communication.

I understand how the Internet works, including how it is structured and

how data travels along it.

airport uses ICT to help it

operate).

I can identify uses of

I can confidently share my

I understand how search

technology beyond school

own experiences of

engines operate,

(e.g. wearable

technology in school and

including how they rank

technology, robots,

beyond the classroom.

results.

drones, simulations etc)

and discuss reasons why

they are helpful . ***

iWristband

I can show an awareness of tasks best completed by humans or computers.