Primary Computing
The Benefits of Studying Primary Computing
Our Primary Computing homeschooling course covers the requirements of the Key Stage 2 English National Curriculum over the course of 4 years. Children who have no prior experience in the subject will need to begin at Year 3, whatever their age.
Building on the principles of information and computation, your child will be equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing ensures that children become digitally literate. They will be able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology. They will be able to do so at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
Please note: this course currently requires Windows in order to access all of the lessons. Apple Macintosh users can purchase a program to run Windows applications at an additional cost. Mac users will need to install this additional software in order to access all areas of the course. Students need to be able to run Vimeo to use this, and you can check if you can by clicking here.
Please note you need to register with Vimeo for free in order to view all of the course resources.
Primary Course Information
The Syllabus and Hours of Study
- Allow for up to 1 hour of study time per week for you and your child to complete each year of Upper Primary Computing plus additional time for completing assignments.
- Your child should be able to complete the course in 9 months.
Key Topics Covered
Key topics covered: Year 3 / Year 4 / Year 5 / Year 6 The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils can:
- Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
- Analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.
- Apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, and become, competent, confident and creative users.
Course Fee
The fee for our Primary Computing homeschooling course each subject per year (Year 3, 4, 5 or 6) is £450 by instalments or £427 in full.
To find out what our fees include please click here.
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Meet Our Primary Level Computing Tutors
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Jonathan Coles
Seeing that maths problems can be represented through pictures and that sweets or even powder paint can play a role in solving number problems gives students practical experiences that help them to retain new concepts.
BA, MA, PGCE Subject: Computing, English, Geography, History, Maths, Science View Profile -
Janet Ross
Teaching should ignite a questioning mind and help children make connections to the world. I encourage a positive attitude to learning, resilience and confidence in their own abilities.
BA, PGCE, QTS Subject: Computing, English, Geography, History, Maths, Science View Profile -
Rachael Butler
There is so much to learn about the incredible world we live in. Visual learning interests me. We all see and learn new things in different ways. Visual learning helps children see information to learn it.
BEd Subject: Art, Computing, Geography, History, Maths, Science View Profile -
Nathan Baker
I aim to demonstrate an appreciation for diversity and ensure each child in my care feels respected and included. I have ambitious but achievable expectations for those I teach.
BEd Subject: Computing, English, Maths, Science View Profile -
Natalie Gross
My aim, as a Tutor, is to encourage children to be confident, enquiring, independent learners, ready to take on new ideas and challenges.
BA, PGCE Subject: Computing, Maths, Science View Profile -
Sharon Stevens
I love how technology can bring lessons to life and I often learn as much as I teach. I enjoy bringing English and Science to life through my teaching techniques.
BSc, QTS, PGCE Subject: Computing, English, Science View Profile -
Neil Rickus
I’m passionate about working with young people helping to develop their understanding of computing. In particular, I enjoy teaching programming that help children solve problems using technology.
BSc, MA, PGCE Subject: Computing & Computer Science View Profile -
Claudia Cooper
I encourage students to take on new challenges and be positive about their learning using growth mindset. My goal is to develop students using feedback that is supportive and challenging.
BA, PGCE Subject: Computing View Profile -
Edward Morris
I have always been interested in how children learn. There is always a way to spark interest and promote enthusiasm for every subject. I take pride in enabling children to learn in their own way.
BA, QTS Subject: Primary Subjects View Profile -
Jane Wilson
Helping pupils reach their full potential and enriching their educational experiences is my ultimate goal. I have attained endorsements in Gifted and Talented Education.
BEd, MEd Subject: Computing, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Science View Profile -
James Hazel
I’m fascinated by how people learn. Nothing is better than really getting to know each student. I enjoy talking with students about their greatest successes and how they deal with their failures.
BA, QTS, PGCE Subject: Computing, English, French, Geography, History, Maths View Profile
Amanda Scott, Homeschooling Parent, Qatar
Great success with Year 4 Wolsey Hall courses, therefore continuing onto Year 5. Now, concluding our second year of Homeschooling, I can only say how glad we are that we chose Wolsey from the start. Everything about the Wolsey Hall Oxford programme; from the easy to follow daily lessons, the extra online resources provided, to our fantastic Progress Manager and wonderful Tutors who are just an email away if we need help, have all made our homeschooling adventure the best decision we ever made for our family.
