Computing

Within the curriculum children use computers for:

• communicating ideas,
• creating, storing and retrieving information,
• solving problems,
• solving and creating own algorithms 
• debugging algorithms
• digital literacy
• understanding how to use technology safely and respectfully
• graphic art and design,
• researching.

Each class has regular access to computing through use of i-pads and interactive Promethean boards in the classroom.  Each year group has a set of 30 i-pads, with each year group having differentiated content through apps. The use of the internet is regulated through filtered access and children are not permitted to use the internet without adult supervision. Where possible, computing is taught within cross-curricular ways, using its deep links with literacy, maths, science, design technology, PE and through projects and exhibitions.

E -safety links:

 

http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/5_7/

 

http://www.childnet.com/

 

http://webwise.ie

 

http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/

 

http://www.o2.co.uk/help/nspcc

 

http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-and-resources/parents-and-carers

 

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-your-child-staying-safe-online/

 

http://www.childline.org.uk/Explore/OnlineSafety/Pages/OnlineSafety.aspx

 

Please also see our 'e-safety' page under the 'Parents' tab.