Computing

Our aim for computing at South Kilvington School is to provide a high-quality computing education which equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. We wish for children to understand computational systems of all kinds, whether this includes computers or not. We wish to equip every child in school with a set of skills to help them use technology in an effective way.

Our intent for children in computing is to:

• Develop enthusiasm, confidence and enjoyment when using a variety of technology.
• Using ICT to select, find and use information
• Apply hardware and software to creative and appropriate uses of information;
• Apply their ICT skills and knowledge to their learning in other areas;
• Use their ICT skills to develop their language and communication skills;
• Explore children’s attitudes towards ICT and its value to them and society in general.

We implement this by:

• Planning for computing through our learning journey progression document that ensures coverage is met and progression is clear.  
• Planning for creative and innovative activities that ensures consistency in teaching, excitement and challenge for all.
• Providing access to resources which aid in the acquisition of skills and knowledge.
• Providing access to the hardware (computers, tablets and programmable equipment) and software that they need to develop knowledge and skills of digital systems and their applications
• Providing wider curriculum links and opportunities for the safe use of digital systems.
• Use more practical activities not involving information technology to introduce difficult concepts or practise/assess certain skills.

The impact of our computing approach is that children:

• Make outstanding progress in computing and enjoy participating in the subject.
• Talk confidently about computing and their learning
• Will be confident users of technology, able to use it to accomplish a wide variety of goals, both at home and in school.
• Have a secure and comprehensive knowledge of the implications of technology and digital systems.
• Learn through first-hand experience about the different types of information technology and its potential uses.
• Understand the potential risks associated with the use of information technology and how to deal with these risks in a safe and secure fashion.
• Feel happy, safe and comfortable in using different software and hardware for a variety of purposes.