Computing
Computing
INTENT
We understand and recognise the importance of Computing as a key skill to master which has become a pivotal part of pupils’ lives. This being so, we are committed to delivering a comprehensive Computing curriculum, which equips our pupils with the skills they need to be effective users of technology in a wide range of situations as well as arming them with the knowledge and resilience they need to be responsible users. We want our pupils to be able to discover new skills, overcome problems and strive to be empowered by technology. We also recognise the value in using technology to support teaching and learning across the wider curriculum to increase collaboration, creativity and engagement as well as allowing the children to further apply their computing skills.
Aims
Our aim for Computing at Stonebow is to ensure high-quality computing education that equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
We aim to ensure that all pupils:
- can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
- can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
- can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
- are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
IMPLEMENTATION – How we do it at Stonebow
Our Computing provision at Stonebow is well resourced, with chrome books in each phase and 27 IPADS available to support both the Computing curriculum and enhance the pupils’ wider learning. We follow the Teach Computing scheme of work by the National Centre for Computing Excellence. This programme is progressive and builds on pupils’ prior learning in digital literacy, information technology and computer science. To facilitate the use of technology in the wider curriculum, we use Google Classroom to assign, share and assess work produced by the pupils using the Chromebooks and iPads. Online Safety is embedded into all Computing provision but is also taught in line with the RSE curriculum and during online safety events which gives a comprehensive, consistent and developmental approach to ensuring our pupils are aware of how to be responsible users and protect themselves.
Learning Pathway example
E-Safety is Everyone’s responsibility.
We take electronic safety including the responsible use of the Internet very seriously at Stonebow Primary School.
This page of our website is design to direct you to the places you need to go to learn about keeping safe in the online cyber world.
We appreciate that the Internet is an amazing place of learning through exploration and experience. However, as with exploring the real world there are dangers here also. We hope that the information here and the links to other sources of useful information will help you to enjoy the wonders of the Internet and equip you with the knowledge to deal with the not so wonderful things you may encounter.
Online Help
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report. You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.