Computing
At Castle View Primary School, we aim to equip children to participate in a world of rapidly changing technology. We want to enable children to be confident with a range of technology, such as computers, iPads, laptops, programmable robots and video cameras to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, analyse, communicate and present information.
At Castle View Primary School, we follow the Teach Computing scheme of work and embed the SWGfL to support with online safety. Planning focuses on a combination of computer science, information technology and digital literacy. Computer science will give pupils the chance to understand the principles of how digital systems work with the opportunity to program their own instructions for games. Independent invention of programs throughout both key stages enables pupils to gain an understanding of how computer science is applied in the real-world and equips pupils with the skills to do so.
Information technology allows pupils to use technology purposefully and apply computer systems to solve real-world problems, such as finding things out using the internet, exchanging and sharing information, and reviewing, modifying and evaluating work. This aspect of computing is important for a broad and balanced technological education.
Digital literacy within computing ensures that pupils know how to use the internet in a safe, respectful and responsible manner. Pupils will enhance their knowledge of online safety, and ensure they are discerning when evaluating digital content. As a school, we also recognise the importance of cross-curricular learning for our pupils and therefore aim to make meaningful cross-curricular links with other subjects as well as allowing opportunities to develop and refine a range of specific computing skills. Ultimately, we aim to enable children to become confident, creative and independent users of all types of digital technology.
