Our computing curriculum is built around the 3 core strands of computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Weaving throughout these is the development of pupils’ computational thinking skills – the core problem solving skills which make effective computer scientists.
Pupils learn to program in a range of languages including ScratchJr, Scratch and Kodu and use physical computing devices such as Spheros and micro:bits.
We believe pupils’ excellent understanding of online safety and digital literacy is essential to ensure they are competent and confident users of technology and, importantly, know how to use such technology in a safe and responsible manner.
Pupils learn to program in a range of languages including ScratchJr, Scratch and Kodu and use physical computing devices such as Spheros and micro:bits.
We believe pupils’ excellent understanding of online safety and digital literacy is essential to ensure they are competent and confident users of technology and, importantly, know how to use such technology in a safe and responsible manner.
Our pupils are growing up in a world of every-changing technology. While we feel that the use of technology has a largely positive impact on modern life, we can't ignore the risks that can be associated. We teach our children about the impact of cyber-bullying and what to do if they have been affected; to be vigilant when communicating online recognising that people may not always be who they say they are; to tell an adult they trust if something is upsetting them; to question the reliability of information online; to search responsibly for information online.
Click here for Mrs Williams' Safety Online presentation to parents.
Click here for Mrs Williams' Safety Online presentation to parents.