Computing

“Computing is not about computers anymore. It is

about living.”

Nicholas Negroponte

What is our school’s vision? Our vision is to support children in becoming creative, independent learners and ensure they develop a healthy relationship with technology. At our school we value and recognise the contribution that technology can make for the benefit of all pupils, staff, parents, governors and society. We strive to provide safe opportunities in computing to motivate, inspire and raise standards across the curriculum. Everyone in our school community will be equipped with the digital skills to meet developing technology with confidence, enthusiasm and prepare them for a future in an ever-changing world.

We want our children to be creators and innovators not just mere consumers of digital content. The idea of the children as digital creators is what underpins our planning and computing units. Our children are taught to understand that technology is an integral part of modern life and the key to the future is to harness and understand technology’s potential. Computing is a constantly evolving subject that involves solving complex problems, being able to collaborate with others, learn from mistakes and refine solutions.

We believe there are core digital skills that children must possess if they are to meet our school’s vision of independence, creativity and a healthy digital life.

All children must have a basic understanding of coding and how the web works.’
All children must be able to evaluate online information and be social media savvy.’
All children must understand online safety rules and know how to report and block.’
All children must be proficient with word processing and able to use cloud storage.’
All children must be able to create visually engaging content/presentations in order to present learning to others.’
All children must have experience of online collaboration and using communication tools.’
All children must be taught the concept of personal archiving and possess their own digital portfolio of work.

Take a look at some of the learning we have been doing throughout the school this year: