Computing
Technology is changing the lives of everyone; many of the jobs and careers that our children will undertake have not yet been invented. Through teaching computing, we equip children to participate in a rapidly changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology.
It is our intention to inspire and enable children to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information both purposefully and with clarity. We also focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to be discerning consumers and creators of information in all of its forms and to do so with confidence and security.
Computational thinking is a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners and it is our intention that children have every opportunity available to allow them to develop and personalise this skill in all curriculum areas.
Statement of Impact
Finding the right balance with technology is key to an effective education and a healthy life-style. We feel the way we implement computing helps children realise the need for the right balance and one they can continue to build on in their next stage of education and beyond.
We encourage regular discussions between staff and pupils to best embed and understand this. The way pupils showcase, share, celebrate and publish their work will best show the impact of our curriculum. We also look for evidence through reviewing pupil’s knowledge and skills digitally through Google Drive and Classroom and observing learning regularly. Progress of our computing curriculum is demonstrated through outcomes and the record of coverage in the process of achieving these outcomes.