computing

We encourage curiosity and resilience by providing children with opportunities to practise, analyse and apply their computational knowledge and skills as they progress through the school.  

We use Google Classroom for pupils and Microsoft Teams for staff as well as with our children across the school. Google Classroom is a predominant vehicle for our children’s home learning in line with our school’s Digital Strategy. Teachers are committed in becoming competent and confident users of technology themselves in order to engage and inspire our children to use technology creatively.  

Our Computing Vision 

Our Computing curriculum (using resources from Kapow Primary) has been designed to equip children with the creative skills to enable them to understand and participate safely in a rapidly changing world. It is essential for children to know how to access ideas, experiences and knowledge from a wide range of sources, thus encouraging them to make links across their learning. Computing provides opportunities to help our children to see the bigger picture and develop transferable skills.  

How we deliver the Curriculum 

We follow the Early Years Framework and the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2 (over time). A bespoke progression of skills document provides the building blocks to underpin the sequential development of key knowledge and skills. Staff across the school and provide regular opportunities for continued professional development, ensuring the quality of teaching and learning is consistent and relevant to both our children and our wider community. We provide frequent opportunities for our community to take part in supportive workshops and training sessions focused on remote learning platforms, the Computing curriculum and Online Safety. We are led by our community and our children to ensure that Online Safety support is relevant and effective.