Intent 

“We need technology in every classroom and in every student and teacher’s hand, because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world.”

David Warlick (Educator, author, programmer, and public speaker. An early adopter and promoter of technology in the classroom).

 

 At Binbrook Church of England Primary School we believe a high-quality computing education will equip our pupils for participation in the increasingly digital world.   

            

Pupils need to have a sound knowledge of Computer Science, understanding how digital systems work and developing programming skills and computational thinking. This will encourage them to be systematic in their thinking and able to problem-solve in a logical way.  

 

They will also experience a range of information communication technology, which will enable them to create programmes, systems and a range of content. Their future will need them to manipulate software in their everyday lives and they will need to have a wide experience and confidence in doing so.           

 

Pupils will also be taught digital literacy so they are able to use equipment, express themselves and develop their ideas safely and with regard for others.  As digital interactions become the norm, a firm grounding in safe rules and appropriate use is essential.  

            

The combination of these three elements will help our pupils become competent, active and safe participants in a digital world.

Implementation

At Binbrook C of E Primary School we are implementing the Teach Computing resources found at https://teachcomputing.org/curriculum This comprehensive and progressive bank of materials supports both pupils and staff in delivering exciting and engaging computing activities. Lesson plans, slides and supporting materials are all accessed via the website and are reviewed and updated to ensure they are current. 

 

Our mixed-age classes follow a two-year rolling programme to ensure coverage of the whole curriculum at an appropriate level as detailed in the long term plan.

 

A set of class chrome books is used on a timetabled basis, they also available in morning sessions to complement teaching in English and Maths. Our use of technology in the classroom via the interactive whiteboard exposes pupils to the many ways it can enhance our learning experience.

 

Each pupil has a Google Classroom account and associated applications.  This has been used most successfully for periods of remote learning and is available as a teaching tool for in-school lessons as well.  Documents can be shared and accessed, work can be submitted remotely and links to learning materials can be easily shared.  Home learning projects can be set via Google Classroom, submitted remotely and feedback given.

 

Online Safety is always of paramount importance and is addressed during each lesson. Whilst our Filtering and Monitoring procedures are understood by all staff, they also understand that ongoing vigilance is key.

In addition, Online Safety is addressed within the PSHE/RSE Curriculum and within Workshops delivered during the Autumn Term, by the Lincolnshire Stay Safe Partnership, to year groups 2 to 6 (with an additional workshop is just for Year 6 children during Spring Term).

 

 

Impact             

     By the time  pupils leave our school they: 

• will be confident in selecting and using appropriate equipment and software for their needs.
• They will be able to solve problems by analysing data in a variety of forms. 
• They will be able to break tasks down into their component parts and transfer instructions into a logical programme to achieve   their aims.  
• They will be confident in their abilities and have a range of problem solving strategies when using a range of software and applications.  
• They will have a sound knowledge of how the digital systems in our lives function and interact.
• Above all, they will use technology responsibly and safely with regard to themselves and others.

 

 

 

 

	Computing LTP	[pdf 554KB]
	Teach Computing Curriculum Journey Progression Map	[pdf 155KB]