Computing

At South Milford Primary School, we recognise that technology plays an increasingly important role in our everyday lives and will continue to shape the future of our children. Our aim is to develop confident, creative and independent learners who can use technology safely, responsibly and effectively. Through computing, children develop their problem-solving skills, computational thinking and creativity, preparing them to become active and informed participants in an ever-evolving digital world. We want all children to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to make informed decisions about technology and apply their learning across the curriculum and beyond.

Our Curriculum

Our progressive computing curriculum is based on Teach Computing and is enriched by additional resources from Barefoot Computing to support the development of computational thinking and creativity. Children develop their understanding of computer science, information technology and digital literacy through practical, engaging lessons that build on prior learning. They learn to plan, design, create, program and evaluate, while using a range of digital tools to research, explore, analyse and present information.

Every class has access to a range of IT equipment including Chromebooks and iPads. We encourage staff to incorporate technology throughout the wider curriculum and use these skills to research and present learning in a variety of ways.

For more information on the Computing skills and concepts that are taught throughout school, please see our curriculum progression document below:

Computing Content and Progression - Jan 2022.docx.pdf

Online Safety

We place a strong emphasis on online safety, helping children understand how to protect themselves and others, recognise potential risks and behave respectfully and responsibly online. Online safety is taught through dedicated lessons and reinforced across the wider curriculum, using resources from Jigsaw PSHE and Evolve, alongside our annual participation in Safer Internet Day. Through this approach, we aim to ensure every child leaves South Milford Primary School equipped with the confidence, knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world safely and make positive use of technology now and in the future.

We also explore e-safety when we get involved in the annual Safer Internet Day. This is an important day to raise awareness of some of the issues linking to e-safety and for every class to participate in some activities and discussions around how we can stay safe online.

Digital Leaders

To spread the word about e-safety and the importance of staying safe online, we have recruited and trained a group of Digital Leaders in school. These children will help to inspire the safe, positive and creative use of technology in our school.