Our computing curriculum has been adapted by combining the ‘Teach Computing’ Curriculum and ‘Project Evolve’. ‘Teach Computing’ covers all aspects of the National Curriculum and was chosen because it has been created by subject experts based on the latest pedagogical research. The curriculum aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in the digital world today and the future. It provides an innovative progression framework focused on the ten strands; Algorithms, Computer Networks, Computer Systems, Creating Media, Data and information, Design and development, Effective use of tools, Impact of technology, Programming, Safety and Security. The strands are revisited regularly and pupils revisit each strand through a new unit that consolidates and builds on prior learning.

The National Curriculum for computing aims to ensure all pupils:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.
• an evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.
• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

E-Safety

A vital part of implementing our computing curriculum is to ensure that the safety of our pupils is at the centre. We feel online safety is essential in equipping children with the skills they need to keep themselves safe online. Therefore, children build online resilience through the use of ‘Project Evolve – Education for a Connected World’ framework. The framework aims to support and broaden the provision of online safety education, so that it is empowering, builds resilience and effects positive culture change. The objectives promote the development of safe and appropriate long-term behaviours, and support teachers in shaping the culture within their setting and into the digital world.

All Saints celebrated safer internet day on Tuesday 6th February. This years theme was ‘’Inspiring Change’. The children took part in a range of activities which sparked lots of interesting discussions about how to stay safe online

Key Stage 1 looked at different types of technology through history. The children worked in groups to sort the devices from ‘Oldest’ to ‘Newest’. This provoked some really interesting comments about how technology has changed!

Year 1 have been learning to paint using a computer. They used https://paintz.app/ to experiment with using new tools. Here you can see the children using the shape function to add shapes in different colours.

Year 2 have been learning about the different types of technology that can be found in school and in the world. They discussed how to use technology safely and what this looks like.

Key Stage 2 discussed how much what young people see on the internet can influence their emotions. They looked at a range of scenarios and considered whether it would have a negative impact or positive impact on how the people viewing it may be feeling.

The children finished the day by coming together for Collective Worship. During this time the children thought about things that can change when you are using the internet and what we should do if something unexpected pops up on your device. We talked about making sure you tell an adult and ask for help!

Year 3 have been learning about how different devices work. They looked at the relationship between inputs, processes, and outputs. The children then invented their own devices, they considered  what the devise inputs, processes and outputs would be.