Computing Statement of Intent :
To lead and deliver a high-quality computing education that equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world.
Our aims in teaching COMPUTING, are that all children will:
Realise that COMPUTING comprises a variety of systems that handle electronically retrievable information, including computers, tablets, programmable robots, calculators and video & digital cameras.
Enjoy using COMPUTING for effective and appropriate communication, and tackle all applications with confidence and a sense of achievement;
Consider the effects of COMPUTING in the wider world and evaluate its effects on their own homes and lifestyles (e.g. to learn about issues of security, confidentiality and accuracy).
Learn to use a range of COMPUTING tools for communication, investigation and control and be able to apply these skills to their learning in other areas;
Become discerning in their use of COMPUTING;
Develop skills to select information, sources and media for their suitability to purpose and be able to process this information and check it for accuracy (e.g. use the Internet to research a topic, retrieve information from digital media).
At Hockley Primary School we have mixed-age classes. As a result of this we use a two year rolling programme (Cycle A and Cycle B). Mastery approaches, higher standards and depth (rather than coverage) agendas are paving way for greater conceptual understanding in foundation subjects for all.
Online Safety:
To make the most of the internet, our children need to be prepared to make smart decisions. We teach the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.
We are Internet Smart - Our curriculum teaches our children to ‘share with care’, ensuring they know how to communicate responsibly.
We are Internet Alert - Our curriculum teaches our children to ‘not to fall for fakes’, ensuring they know the signs of a potential scam.
We are Internet Kind - Our curriculum teaches our children ‘it’s cool to be kind’, ensuring they know how to set an example and take action online.
We are Internet Brave - Our curriculum teaches our children that ‘when in doubt, talk it out’, encouraging internet brave behaviour.
By the end of Foundation Stage, children will have been introduced to fundamentals of staying safe online and follow the computing principles outlined in the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage
By the end of Key Stage One, children will:
understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
create and debug simple programs
use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
By the end of Key Stage Two, children will:
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.