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Computing
The aim of our computing curriculum is to
prepare children to participate in a rapidly
changing world that is increasingly being
transformed by developing technology. We
hope that our children will use the
technology at their disposal to explore,
analyse, exchange and present information.
They will develop their computer literacy so
that ideas and experiences from a wide
range of people and cultures can be quickly
accessed. Our ultimate goal is that
children’s initiative and independent
learning is increased through their school
experiences. The school has a well
equipped computer suite where all the
children are able to develop computing
skills which help enhance all areas of their
learning.
Computers are used across all age ranges
and subjects with particular emphasis on
word processing, data handling, graphics,
programming and computational thinking.
By making full use of the computer suite
and class based computers, including a set
of 30 netbooks in each of Year 5 and Year 6,
our aim is to give all children confidence in
using this technology as an extra dimension
to their work. We also have a set of iPads to
use. All children have access to the school’s
Learning Platform which is regularly
updated with fun activities and tasks which
help to support the curriculum and you
child’s learning. E safety is an integral part
our Computing and PHSE curriculum.
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