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<p>The national curriculum sets out the essential skills and knowledge that children
must be taught at school. Schools have the freedom to teach subjects or topics beyond
the national curriculum to ensure that their pupils receive a rounded education.</p><p>
</p><p>Using technology safely is covered at each key stage in the computing curriculum,
which is compulsory for all pupils aged 5-16 in maintained schools.</p><p> </p><p>The
programmes of study for the national curriculum in computing are published online
at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study/national-curriculum-in-england-computing-programmes-of-study</a></p><p>
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