Computing

Enjoying technology, keeping safe

Focus

Our focus is for every child to be IT literate by learning new skills and integrating these skills across the curriculum.

At Saltford C of E Primary School we believe that Computing and the use of ICT is an integral part of the education of all children. It prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly changing world in which all activities are increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technology. We aim to give each pupil the opportunity to apply and develop their technological understanding and skills across a wide range of situations and tasks. Pupils are encouraged to develop a confident and safe approach to Computing and the use of ICT, with the understanding of the capabilities and flexibility of their resources. With the knowledge that Computing will undoubtedly continue to form a major part in the children’s life at home, in further education and places of work, we ensure the Computing and ICT experiences and abilities that the children are equipped with at Saltford, are effective and transferrable life skills.

Intent

Saltford C of E Primary School’s intent for computing is that an exciting and rigorous Computing education will ensure children are immersed in engaging, technology-rich learning experiences that allow them to learn deeply and embed core-computing skills, think independently and problem solve in an ever-evolving digital world. Regardless of changes within technology and the world we live in, our children will possess the core skills and behaviours required to safely and confidently access new technology to enhance their wider learning, access the curriculum throughout their school journey and inspire a future where technology is used to innovate and make positive change.

We believe that learning about Computing provides an important context for the development of pupils’ key learning skills, particularly problem-solving, creative and critical thinking and resourcefulness.

For more information, please see the Futura Computing Curriculum within this document here.

Please see our whole school overview of Computing here.

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