Computing at East Rainton Primary

 

Intent

 The teaching of computing at East Rainton Primary School aims to prepare our children for a rapidly changing world through the use of technology by covering the skills required set out by national curriculum and the ‘Education for a connected world’ framework while ensuring progression across mixed age groups. We aim to link it where possible to the children’s lives and interests by being flexible when following a scheme of work to suit the current cohort. As a school we aim to ensure our children leave with the skills and confidence to use a range of technology and also have a sufficient knowledge so that their skills are transferable.

Implementation

As a school we follow ‘Kapow Primary Computing’ which ensures a broad and balanced coverage of the National Curriculum requirements. This scheme is being implemented into East Rainton as it provides teacher videos and ongoing CPD to provide staff with strong subject knowledge. Kapow provides units to help develop transferable skills and units are linked to other areas of the curriculum where possible. Lessons incorporate a range of teaching strategies such as independent, paired and group work as well as unplugged and digital activities. The variation allows all learners to be engaged. Guidance is provided for differentiation meaning staff are more comfortable in stretching pupils.  Computing is taught once a week for one hour and is mainly taught using iPads. E-safety is explicity taught through a lesson at the beginning of each half term and revisited as part of PSHCE throughout the year. E-safety advice is also provided for parents through a leaflet at the start of the year and by easy access through our school website.

Impact

  • Learning in computing will be enjoyed across the school and are able use it to support their learning across the whole curriculum.
  • Our children are confident using a wide range of hardware and software, and are diligent learners who value online safety and respect when communicating with one another.
  • Pupils use the technology safely and the staff deal with any incidents promptly.

 

If you were to walk into Computing lessons at East Rainton, you would see:

  • Proficient users of technology who are able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Computing hardware and software being utilised to enhance the learning outcomes of our children, across the curriculum where possible.
  • Progression in technical skills.
  • A learning buzz as children engage in lessons they are interested in
  • Staff using the correct and a range terminology to ensure all children progress.

 

Click here to see our computing Curriculum

National Curriculum POS

Area Key Stage 1 Aims Key Stage 2 Aims
Computer Science (CS) 1. Understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

2. Create and debug simple programs

3. Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs

 

 4. Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts

5. Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output

6. Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs

7. Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web

8. Appreciate how [search] results are selected and ranked
Information Technology (IT) 1. Use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content

 

 2. Use search technologies effectively

3. Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
Digital Literacy (DL) 1. Recognise common uses of information technology beyond school

2. Use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

 

 3. Understand the opportunities [networks] offer for communication and collaboration

4. Be discerning in evaluating digital content

5. Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact