Computing
At Beechwood, our aim is to allow children to apply computational thinking and creativity in everyday contexts.
Intent
The teaching of computing also aims to:
- provide opportunity for children to become independent users of technology and to become digitally literate;
- ensure children appreciate the importance of computing and are equipped to use skills in a digital world;
- ensure that all children receive their entitlement in the provision of computing teaching in line with the National Curriculum;
- maintain a planned approach to the subject within the school to ensure continuity, reinforcement and progression of learning for each child, adequate challenge, support and resources are available.
Implementation
Computing is taught both as a discrete subject and in a cross-curricular way when the opportunity presents itself.
All children are given the opportunity to learn new skills during a discrete computing lesson in their classes using the laptop trollies and personal iPads in Key Stage Two. These skills can then be further developed in classes through a range of different subjects and themes.
Teachers deliver enjoyable lessons to ensure all children develop the skills that meet the requirements of the computing National Curriculum 2014 and following the bespoke medium term plans which have been adapted from a published scheme.
Why do we learn computing at school?
- To help us understand maths, science and design and technology.
- To learn how the technology around us like the internet works.
- To use knowledge of how things work to program both on screen and off screen to solve problems.
- To become digitally literate and be able to express ourselves through information and communication technology, in a respectful and responsible manner.
- To learn how to be safe online through E-safety lessons, so we can be ready for the future workplace and become active participants in the digital world.
Which jobs will learning computing help with?
- Graphic designer
- Digital content producer
- Software engineer
- Media assistant
- Computer game programmer
- Blogger/Vlogger
- App programmer
- Designer