Subjects

Computing

Intent

Our core aims for ICT are to ensure that all children:

Navigate a website successfully

Use all technology efficiently and creatively

Can touch type at a speedy pace

Use ICT for effective and appropriate communication

Understand what algorithms are

Use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of apps and programs

Create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content

Use search technologies effectively to research topics across the broader curriculum

Understand how computer networks allow for communication and collaboration with the wider community

Develop problem solving skills to debug programs

Develop skills needed to participate in and contribute positively to an ever connected society now and in the future

Develop a positive sense of self and interact ethically with the wider community online

Implementation

We believe the following are key ingredients in developing computer literate students at Sayes Court: familiarising students with various technologies from an early age; teaching students to navigate and troubleshot a computer effectively; allowing students to use ICT for both research projects and creative projects; encouraging students to use ICT to present their schoolwork in various subjects to their teachers and peers; providing students with engaging resources that teach ICT skills such as coding.

What this looks like in practice: 

All children will have access to iPads from an early age and learn how to navigate them successfully.

Student’s in older years will have access to a computer suite where they are first taught basic computer skills (should this be required for the individual) followed by more creative projects such as creating games and art.

Students will be encouraged to use ICT to assist with projects across the curriculum, in ways such as researching and presenting their work.

Different robotic devices will be rolled out throughout the school to all classes that encourage the development of coding skills at various difficulties.

Schemes, programme and resources used to support ICT:

Kapow Computing Scheme

Impact:

The impact of our reading curriculum is as follows:

Pupils will discover with awe and wonder the power of the digital age and reflect on the amazing advances in ICT today.

They will have the ability to use ICT safely and ethically, and remain safe and vigilant online.

They will be inspired to be creative and communicate their ideas in a variety of ways.