Computing

Computing is a key life skill for the modern child, and we are highly aware at Widey of the importance of creating digitally literate children who can safely and responsibly use a range of programmes. We aim to teach them transferable skills that will remain relevant through their lifetime as technology evolves.

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Each unit throughout their time at school begins with children discussing the desired outcome for their project and tinkering with the software before planning what they will do to achieve their outcome. We then allow and encourage them to create, make and produce content using a range of apps and software appropriate for their skillset. Moving on, pupils spend time considering ways to modify and improve their projects to get the best results possible.

Upon completing their desired outcome, pupils are given the opportunity to reflect and consider how effectively they have achieved their goal. It is important that at the end of each unit, learners are given the opportunity to publish and exhibit their work to the world embedding skills from the Digital Literacy curriculum. ROCKS is used within each unit to ensure that new learning and skills are embedded.

Children will gain confidence, knowledge and transferable skill set with a range of technologies. Children will be able to revisit skills from previous units that have been taught and gain a deeper understanding over time. Children will use technology to enhance their learning across the curriculum.  Most importantly, children will become safe citizens online, who question the validity and reliability of information accessed.

They will show positive behaviours online and will understand where to go with any concerns. The children will be able to identify the next steps in reducing future possible dangers and also consider their own privacy and the privacy of others in a range of settings.