Computing @ Kirkburton First
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Tie Intent of Computing at Kirkburton
We want pupils at Kirkburton First School to excel in computing ready for the modern world. We want to create and exciting and innovative curriculum, led by well trained staff and specialosts.
The use of information and communication technology and computing is an integral part of our curriculum as it is a key skill for everyday life.
Children are taught to use computers, ipads, programmable robots, digital and video cameras to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information.
We use online resources to support the teaching of computing and follow a scheme of work designed to develop a range of programming skills across the primary age range. We place emphasis on developing children’s understanding of how to use ICT safely and responsibly and ensure online safety is promoted regularly to children and families.
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that 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
- can 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.
Tie Implementation of Computing at Kirkburton
We have discreet timetable time for the development of computing but our approach is also to integrate computing into all lessons: the use of laptops and other hardware such as cameras and iPads is as much part of our learning tools as pencils and pens. Subject-specific software, from one-off programmes to learning platforms, support teaching and learning across all years. The children develop their skills, starting in EYFS and KS1 with mouse control, keyboard skills, saving and printing work. They draw pictures, write and use the internet to carry out research. They then progress to more complex skills such as data analysis and coding. Pupils will use technology safely and identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns.
We place emphasis on developing children’s understanding of how to use ICT safely and responsibly and ensure online safety is promoted regularly to children and families.
Online – Safety
Learning about staying safe online is very important. At Kirkburton First School we make sure our pupils are aware of some of the risks to safety that are online and what to do to stay safe. We have a set of rules which the children are expected to follow at home and in school to make sure they stay safe online. These rules can be viewed below and should be followed when using all kinds of technology such as mobile phones, games consoles and home computers.
Our Internet and E-mail Rules:
- We use the internet safely to help us learn.
- We learn how to use the internet.
- We can send and open messages with an adult.
- We can write polite and friendly e-mails or messages to people that we know.
- We only tell people our first name.
- We learn to keep our password a secret.
- We know who to ask for help.
- If we see something we do not like we know what to do.
- We know that it is important to follow the rules.
- We are able to look after each other by using our safe internet.
- We can go to www.thinkuknow.co.uk for help and https://projectevolve.co.uk/
Tie Impact of Computing at Kirkburton
This section is for posting high-quality photo examples of work from pupils, and quotes from children about the subject.
Please also reference the 5-minute starter work we do to help the children retain their knowledge and skills over time.