Computing

Our intent is to equip children for our ever-developing technological world and to ensure our children behave responsibly online. Computing is woven throughout our curriculum and is an integral part of all learning. We are passionate about e safety and educating our children on how to stay safe online. Computing is delivered through our Key Concepts: Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Literacy and E-Safety. 

Our intent is for children to have: 

• Competence in coding for a variety of practical and inventive purposes, including the application of ideas within other subjects.  
• The ability to connect with others safely and respectfully, understanding the need to act within the law and with moral and ethical integrity.  
• An understanding of the connected nature of devices.  
• The ability to communicate ideas well by using applications and devices throughout the curriculum. 
• The ability to collect, organise and manipulate data effectively. 

We implement our Computing approach through: 

• In EYFS, we implement technology through a wide range of technological toys. We teach children about the importance of keeping themselves safe when using electronic equipment and the internet 
• A creative and innovative approach using a range of high-quality ICT resources, including the Purple Mash scheme of learning. 
• Learning across the curriculum is sequentially planned to build on knowledge and skills  

• Ensuring staff and volunteers are trained and confident in online safety, identifying and responding to concerns  
• Teaching children and young people the skills to stay safe online using advised guidance and through nurture and relationships, and showing each other mutual respect and trust. 
• Sharing helpful advice and resources with parents and carers through our Home/School books. 
• Delivering E-safety lessons at certain points of the year and during special assemblies throughout the year. 
• Developing robust e-safety policies and procedures 

• Regularly reviewing and improving our e-safety provision 
• Logging and monitoring any concerns 

The National Curriculum provides a structure and skill development for the Computing curriculum being taught. Our Projects have  elements of Computing (where relevant)as well as stand-alone lessons to provide a creative approach, which reflects a balanced  programme of study.  

Computing_Scheme_of_Learning.pdf

Computing_Skills_Progression_Document.pdf

Computing_Vocabulary_ Progression_Document.pdf

The impact of this is our children understand the importance of staying safe online and what to do if they have any concerns