Computing Lead - Mrs G Mills

Intent

Our aim is to give children a thorough and ambitious education in computing, equipping them to use technology, computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. It is now more important than ever that children are able to use technology positively, responsibly and safely, and that they see good models of this.

By the time they leave St Gildas, our children should

• Develop into safe, responsibly and competent learners
• Become creative, curious and logical learners
• Be able to navigate, investigate and contribute to the world around them

Implementation

Our scheme of work for Computing is adapted from the ‘Teach Computing’ Curriculum and covers all aspects of the National Curriculum. It is taught in a blocked- curriculum approach, in which lessons are taught consecutively during a two-week block, rather than once per week over each term.

A key part of implementing our computing curriculum was to ensure that safety of our pupils is paramount. We take online safety very seriously and we aim to give children the necessary skills to keep themselves safe online. We celebrate online safety day every year.

Impact

After each unit of work, teachers will make a judgement on whether pupils have met, exceeded or are working towards the objectives set. This will also provide information for the subject leader to track and monitor achievement and progress and the impact that this has had. Evidence of progression and achievement will be seen in examples of pupils’ work in class folders. We want our learners to discuss, reflect and appreciate the impact computing has on learning, development and well-being. 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.