Computing
Intent |
At Stanton St Quintin Primary School we aim to prepare children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in the digital world of today and the future. The computing curriculum seeks to develop
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Implementation |
The curriculum can be broken down into 3 strands: computer science, information technology and digital literacy, with the aims of the curriculum reflecting this distinction. The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure all pupils:
The school uses Barefoot resources to teach the key stage 1 and 2 computing curriculum. These are often taught in block units to build on prior learning and accelerate progress. Barefoot resources are cross-curricular, making a broad range of links with other subjects. The school uses the SWGFL Online Digital Literacy and Citizenship to teach pupils Digital Literacy. The skills in the digital literacy include: Internet Safety, Privacy and security, cyber bullying, relationships and communication, digital footprints, self-image and identity, information literacy and creative credit and copyright. Digital literacy is taught at the beginning of every term and each year ….we Safer Internet Day. Pupils are given opportunities to communicate their learning through the use of Information Technology e.g. using iPads to create IMovie’s. Within lessons, pupils are encouraged to evaluate their own choices and the choice of others when using information technologies. From EYFS, pupils are presented with numerous opportunities to use technology. They are encouraged to interact and explore their environment using a range of multimedia equipment including I pads. Exploratory play with electronic toys, onscreen activities and simple control devices are encouraged. Pupils will discuss electronic equipment in real life situations and investigate how they work. Pupils will understand how batteries make electronic toys work and how the school environment has utilised technology. Pupils will begin to sort, group and classify objects using ICT. |
Impact |
Pupils are assessed against Milestones at the end of EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. They are broken down into 4 key concepts.
The computing curriculum is enhanced beyond requirements with Sphero Workshops where pupils use coding to solve complex puzzles. |