Computing
What does a good Computing pupil look like at Holy Cross?
They will be digitally literate have the skills to express themselves and develop their ideas through the use of information technology whilst also having full awareness of how to be safe online in a responsible, confident and creative way.
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Intent |
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For children to have the skills required to flourish in Computing so that they can be ‘computer savvy’ Children are provided with guidance and support to develop their understanding of how to stay safe online in the digital world Provide opportunity for children to discover an interest and potential unique talents in computing, build confidence and nurture well-being Enable children to use computational thinking and creativity to further understand our world Allow children to be digitally literate and ready for the next stage in their lives Understand how to participate effectively and safely in the digital world Communicate ideas well by utilising appliances and devices throughout all areas of the curriculum Widen children’s vocabulary both in terms of technical language but also descriptive language through their experiences in computing. |
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Implementation |
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Follow a clearly sequenced and progressive program of study based on the National Curriculum and Chris Quigley objectives. Children to learn to use a range of electronical and practical resources, such as; IPads, Chrome books, laptops, BeeBots and ProBots High quality teaching that is appropriately pitched to individuals Children given opportunity develop a range of computing skills – using the 4 C’s of Computing (Coding, Communicate, Collect, Connect) Cross-curricular links used to allow children to experience how computing can fit into the wider world Succinct assessment based on key milestones supported Chris Quigley Essentials curriculum which ensures learning is well pitched and matched to individual needs Vocabulary sheet to support staff understanding and enrich children’s language Technological vocabulary shared with the children for each Computing unit E-safety lessons are explicitly taught to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of being safe online |
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Impact |
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Children understand how to be safe online and in the digital world Children talk about their learning in Computing using appropriate and technical vocabulary Children understand how to be safe online and in the digital world Children apply their computing knowledge to other areas of learning Pupils have widened computing and technical vocabulary and use this not only in computing lessons, but also in lessons such as Science and Maths. Children are prepared for the next stage of their Computing learning and able to apply these computing skills Children are confident in technology in this digital world and Modern Britain. Demonstrate a love technology, resources and APPs and how to use these within daily life. Outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2 is in line with other subjects and progress in computing is evident Children have an understanding of how computing impacts on daily life and the wider community |
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