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Computing - Mr Flint
Computing - Mr Flint
(please note, this link will largely show the same info as below as Mr Flint updated the wrong page in the first instance!)
Subject overview: Computing was previously taught as a PPA cover lesson but this changed at the start of the 2022/23 academic year when it fell to individual year groups to decide how to cover the curriculum. We use an adapted version of the NCCE scheme. Interest in Computing is high amongst pupilsand attainement is broadly age related. We currently have one set of Chromebooks available per year group. (July 2023)
Key strengths: Consistently taught using NCCE scheme of work and resources, engaged learners, Google Workspace well embedded.
Key Areas for Development: Essential that, where possible, Computing is taught concurrently with other subjects, by the class teacher. A strategy to enable this is being planned (29/6/22 - keep as dev target into 2023/24). The purpose of this target is to free up more time for the computer science aspects which are harder to teach (2023/24 target)
In planning process for a 1 device per pupil (1DPP) scheme (ongoing)
Assessment Data Headlines
(DATA ASKS QUESTIONS!)
Strengths:
Assessment data shows that a good range of Computing is being taught
Most of the school assessed as working at an age related level (given that last year was the first year for some time that Computing teaching was the responsibility of year groups, not PPA cover, that's positive.
Areas to investigate further:
There are comparatively few children in LKS2 working at +ARE compared to UKS2. It would be interesting to know why this is.
Is assessment too detailed?
Develop Computer Science extra curricular clubs to improve +ARE
Surveys Headlines
(Students/Staff)
Strengths:
Enjoyment remains high, though perhaps not quite high as the previous year - see below. (2021/22 - 78% of children rate Computing 4 or 5 out of 5).
Google Workspace is now very well embedded and has been a useful tool both delivering the curriculum and in reviewing what is happening in the classroom.
Areas to investigate further:
In 2022. Pupils said they would like more time on computing and using computer devices for other learning.
The data below shows that the majority of children recognise that they now use a computer in many other subjects. The weakness of this data however is that it doesn't show what elements of that use relates to the Computing Curriculum; this is something to drill down into this academic year (2023/24)
Additionally, whilst the NCCE scheme has given us a framework to work to, it's scope is far wider than the NC dictates. This needs further review with a focus on teaching the subject concurrently to ease our timetables, and to give more context to learning.
Learning Walks
Learning Walks
Strengths:
Several computing lessons were observed across the school including
a very well planned lesson that used Google slides to create a stop motion animation that linked to the Y3 children's writing topic.
A fabulous lesson in Y5 that also drew on the children's DT skills where they used the crumble controllers to create light sequences on a cardboard car.
In Y6 I observed a lesson that used SCRATCH. Although the teacher had enough subject knowledge to teach what was required, I was delighted to see them using GD pupils in the class as experts to drive the learning deeper.
In Y4 the children particularly enjoyed a 'logo' coding lesson that linked to angles in maths.
Pupil Book Study
(WITH the pupils using considered questioning)
Strengths:
Pupils are very confident using devices and google applications. They are 'digital natives'!
Pupils always show huge enthusiasm for using the computers. improved with examples, particularly in Year 5 and 6
Areas to investigate further:
Prior learning appears to get forgotten quite easily from year to year. Probably because the children learn new technical language that they will not use very often. Need to consider sequence through years to improve chances of retaining new info.
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