Computer Science
P3 · Northern Ireland Curriculum
In Northern Ireland, computing is delivered through Using ICT, one of the Cross-Curricular Skills assessed across the whole curriculum rather than as a standalone subject. From P3 pupils are expected to work with more independence.
Pupils learn that an algorithm is a precise ordered set of instructions, and build simple programs using floor robots and block-based tools such as Scratch, including sequences and repeats. Debugging, finding the step that's wrong, is taught explicitly.
Alongside programming, pupils explore, express and exchange ideas digitally: creating documents, presentations and simple media, saving and organising their own work, and learning the basics of staying safe online.
Important Topics
- AlgorithmsWriting precise, ordered instructions to achieve a goal.
- Block-Based ProgrammingSequences, repeats and events with floor robots and Scratch.
- DebuggingPredicting what a program will do and fixing the step that causes an error.
- Creating Digital ContentDocuments, presentations and simple digital media made and edited independently.
- Managing InformationSaving, naming and finding work, and searching for information.
- Staying Safe OnlinePasswords, personal information and telling a trusted adult about concerns.
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