Computing
“Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundaries.” Joseph. B. Wirthlin
Computing Intent
At Rice Lane we understand that technology is everywhere and plays a pivotal part in students’ lives. It is our aim to equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their future lives and careers in our ever-changing digital world. Our Computing curriculum focuses on a progression of skills in digital literacy, computer science, information technology and online safety to ensure that children learn how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely. Our intention is that Computing also supports children’s creativity and cross curricular learning to engage children and enrich their experiences in school. At Rice Lane we utilise technology (especially social media) to model positive use. We encourage staff to try and embed computing across the whole curriculum to make learning creative and accessible. We want our pupils to be fluent with a range of tools to best express their understanding and by Upper Key Stage 2, children will have the independence and confidence to choose the best tool to fulfil the task and challenge set by teachers.
The implementation of this curriculum ensures that when children leave Rice Lane, they are competent, responsible and safe users of ICT with an understanding of how technology works. They will have developed skills to express themselves and be creative in using digital media and be equipped to apply their skills in Computing to different challenges in the future.
An Outstanding Computing Student needs:
- to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
- to be able to analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
- to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
- to be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
Key Concepts taught through our Computing curriculum
Our Computing curriculum at Rice Lane Primary has been designed and sequenced so that the children build upon their knowledge through key concepts that are taught throughout the Computing curriculum from EYFS to Year 6. Our key concepts are as follows:
- Computing systems and networks: (systems, networks and how they are used, the internet, hardware and software)
- Programming: (interpreting, creating and evaluating algorithms, programming to accomplish specific goals, detecting and correcting errors)
- Data and information: (collecting, analysing, evaluating, presenting data and information)
- Creating media: (design and development, communicating and collaborating online, evaluating online content, respectful and responsible communication, presenting, creating content)
- Internet safety and Security. (being safe online, using social media responsibly and respectfully, privacy, cyberbullying)
- Written and oral expression: (Using Computing terminology, using technology to support and improve communication, using technology to presenting and interpreting data, digital media)
