Computing

Unicef RRS

You have the right to be safe.

Article 16 You have the right to privacy.

Article 17 You have the right to get information that is important to your well-being, from radio, newspaper, books, computers and other sources. Adults should make sure that the information you are getting is not harmful, and help you find and understand the information you need.

Intent

We want pupils at Beaumont Primary Academy to excel in computing ready for the modern world. We want to create and exciting and innovative curriculum, led by well trained staff and specialists.

The use of information and communication technology and computing is an integral part of our curriculum as it is a key skill for everyday life.

Children are taught to use computers, ipads, programmable robots, digital and video cameras to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information.

We use online resources to support the teaching of computing and follow a scheme of work designed to develop a range of programming skills across the primary age range. We place emphasis on developing children’s understanding of how to use ICT safely and responsibly and ensure online safety is promoted regularly to children and families.

Implementation

We have discreet timetable time for the development of computing but our approach is also to integrate computing into all lessons: the use of laptops and other hardware such as cameras and iPads are as much part of our learning tools as pencils and pens. Subject-specific software, from one-off programmes to learning platforms, support teaching and learning across all years. The children develop their skills, starting in Reception with mouse control, keyboard skills, saving and printing work. They draw pictures, write and use the internet to carry out research. They then progress to more complex skills such as data analysis and coding. Pupils will use technology safely and identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns.

We place emphasis on developing children’s understanding of how to use ICT safely and responsibly and ensure online safety is promoted regularly to children and families.

Online – Safety

Learning about staying safe online is very important. At Beaumont Primary Academy we make sure our pupils are aware of some of the risks to safety that are online and what to do to stay safe. We have a set of rules which the children are expected to follow at home and in school to make sure they stay safe online. These rules can be viewed below and should be followed when using all kinds of technology such as mobile phones, games consoles and home computers.

We use Natterhub weekly.

Natterhub is a platform providing online safety education that children can really engage with - a safe space for them to practise digital communication.

Their alignment document looks at recommendations made by the Department for Education, the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) regarding the online safety curriculum, and provides evidence of how Natterhub has been designed with those recommendations in mind.

See the link below for more information.

Natterhub curriculum alignment

Our Internet and E-mail Rules e use the internet safely to help us learn.

We learn how to use the internet.
We can send and open messages with an adult.
We can write polite and friendly e-mails or messages to people that we know.
We only tell people our first name.

We learn to keep our password a secret.
We know who to ask for help.
If we see something we do not like we know what to do.
We know that it is important to follow the rules.
We are able to look after each other by using our safe internet.

We can go to www.thinkuknow.co.uk for help and https://projectevolve.co.uk/

Impact

Children will be confident users of technology, able to use it to accomplish a wide variety of goals, both at home and in school.
Children will have a secure and comprehensive knowledge of the implications of technology and digital systems. This is important in a society where technologies and trends are rapidly evolving.