Computing
The use of computers and computer systems is an integral part of the National Curriculum and knowing how they work is a key life skill. In an increasingly digital world there now exists a wealth of software, tools and technologies that can be used to communicate, collaborate, express ideas and create digital content. At Stockton Wood Primary School, we recognise that pupils are entitled to a broad and balanced computing education with a structured, progressive, approach to the learning how computer systems work, the use of ICT and the skills necessary to become digitally literate and participate fully in the modern world. The purpose of this policy is to state how the school intends to make this provision.
We are fortunate to have Mr Moffatt from MGL who works with different year groups each term, providing exciting computing activities for the children to complete.
Aims
The school’s aims are to:
Provide a broad, balanced, challenging and enjoyable curriculum for all pupils.
Develop pupil’s computational thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Meet the requirements of the national curriculum programs of study for computing at Key Stage 1 and 2
To respond to new developments in technology
To equip pupils with the confidence and skills to use digital tools and technologies throughout their lives.
To enhance and enrich learning in other areas of the curriculum using ICT and computing.
To develop the understanding of how to use computers and digital tools safely and responsibly.
Online Safety
The Internet is an amazing place but children need the knowledge and understanding to use it safely.
Our children are regularly taught about the importance of being safe online and what they should do if anything they see or read makes them feel uncomfortable.
Computing Intent Implementation Impact
Computing Scheme Overview 2024-2025
Progression Framework Computer Science
Computing Chatter
Safer internet Day!
Year 5 discussed online safety and how to be careful to avoid scams and fake news online. Some of our lucky children went to Anfield to represent our school in further discussions.
Internet Safety – Year One
Excellent internet safety session today learning all about ‘Trusted Adults.’
Safer Internet Day – Scams
In Year 4 we have been spotting scams. We’ve had lots of good discussions.
Year 5 – Computing
5M are making their own interactive pets this morning in Computing. Mr Moffat is very impressed with their coding skills!
Y2 Computing
This week we explored using the microphone button to make our characters talk.
Computing- algorithm
We enjoyed giving Daisy a command and making her move in different ways across the screen.
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Year One – Computing
Great computing skills using Daisy Dino app to create simple algorithms. How did you make Daisy move across the screen?
Year 2 Computing
This week year 2 used scratch to programme two characters to talk to each other. We had to input what we wanted them to say, and also make the other character wait and then reply.
Year 3 Computing
3McK have been using the Makecode Editor on the Micro:bit website 👨🏼💻👩🏽💻 They looked at the similarities and differences between Madecode Editor and Scratch!
Y2 computing
Today 2D have worked with Mr. Moffatt to use Scratch Jr to make our characters talk, and even tell jokes!
