Computing
Intent Statement
We believe the teaching of computing is to prepare our learners for their future by giving them the opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills that will equip them for an ever-changing digital world. Knowledge and understanding of Computing is of increasing importance for children’s future both at home and for employment. Our Computing curriculum focuses on a progression of skills in digital literacy, computer science, information technology and online safety to ensure that children become competent in safely using, as well as understanding, technology. At Buckshaw Primary School we believe that Computing should promote social interaction and collaborative working and be used throughout the whole curriculum.
Implementation
To ensure a broad range of skills and understanding, Computing is taught across three main strands: digital literacy, computer science and information technology. Skills and knowledge are built on year by year and sequenced appropriately to maximise learning for all children. Within digital literacy, children develop practical skills in the safe use of ICT and the ability to apply these skills to solving problems for example, understanding safe use of internet, networks and email. In computer science we teach children to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation. At Buckshaw Primary School we teach a progression of Computing vocabulary to support children in their understanding.
Across the school, children have access to a wide range of good quality resources, with opportunities for children to apply their Computing knowledge and skills across the curriculum.
Online safety procedures are communicated with all staff, parents/carers, and children at the beginning of each academic year, to ensure they also have an up-to-date understanding of keeping children safe online. Online safety is embedded throughout the Computing curriculum.
Impact
At Buckshaw Primary school we encourage our children to enjoy and value the curriculum we deliver. We want learners to discuss, reflect and appreciate the impact computing has on their learning, development and wellbeing. Finding the right balance with technology is key to an effective education and a healthy lifestyle. Our ‘Digital Leaders’ encourage regular discussions between staff and pupils to best embed and understand this. The way pupils share, celebrate and publish their work will best show the impact of our curriculum. We look for evidence through reviewing pupil’s knowledge and skills digitally through tools like Seesaw and observing learning regularly.
Curriculum Overview
Progression of Key Skills
Non-Negotiables
Buckshaw Brilliance
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School Photographs 28/09/22
Braiswick Photographers will be in school on the morning of the 28th September 2022. Please ensure your child wears their correct uniform on this day.
Reception Starters – September 2023
Is your child is due to start school in September 2023? We are offering parents the opportunity to come and look around our school throughout this term. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01257 418862. Remember, the...
