Computing

Hi,

I'm Miss Willerton, the Computing Lead here at Beech Street Primary School.

Please take a look at the information below about how we teach Computing, how we promote Online Safety and the importance of Computing in our ever changing society.

Any questions regarding the teaching of Computing at our school, don't hesitate to contact,

stephanie.willerton@salford.gov.uk

At Beech Street Primary School, we recognise the importance of computing skills across all aspects of modern-day life. Not only is computing essential at home and in the children’s future lives in the workplace, Computing also has many cross-curricular links, for example in Maths, Science and Design Technology.

At Beech Street, we teach all three elements of Computing: Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. Our children have access to a wide range of technology which encourages the development and application of taught skills. Our technology includes: iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, PCs, interactive whiteboards and BeeBots.

Intent

What are we aiming to achieve through our Computing curriculum?

To enable all children to understand how to use the internet in a safe and responsible manner
To provide children with opportunities to develop their problem solving skills
To encourage independent learning
To enable our children to become ‘digitally literate’, confident and creative technology users

Implementation

How will we do that?

Plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons, through our Computing curriculum scheme Purple Mash
To use adaptive teaching methods to enable all children to access the learning
To use Project Evolve to educate children about staying safe online
Use cross-curricular links and additional platforms, where appropriate
Regularly review our Computing curriculum through Pupil Voice and Staff Voice
Ensure all of the hardware and software that is needed to teach is available in school
To maintain all hardware and software to a high standard

Impact

What is the impact of our teaching?

Children will be able to use the internet in a safe and responsible manner
Children will be able to use a wide range of software and hardware confidently
Children will continue to challenge their learning and apply their skills to different subjects

At Beech Street School, we use Purple Mash to support our curriculum and planning.

Purple Mash allows the children to apply the skills they are learning to all aspects of the Computing curriculum.

Please click on the Purple Mash icon above to go straight to the Purple Mash website. Each child has their own personal login so they can create a portfolio of their work. Homework is regularly set on Purple Mash, in the 2Dos section. If you are unsure of your child's login, please ask their class teacher.

Project Evolve

Online Safety is an incredibly important part of the Computing curriculum. At Beech Street School, we start each half term with Online Safety lessons to ensure our children are able to access technology in a safe and responsible manner.

Through our subscription with Project Evolve, we are able to provide our children with up-to-date knowledge and skills to enable them to stay safe online.

Click on the icon above to take a closer look at the Project Evolve website.

Further information regarding Online Safety can be found on clicking this link.

Useful websites

National Computing Curriculum in Primary Schools