Computing

Intent

At Fleggburgh CE Primary we follow Kapow’s computing scheme. It aims to install a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to develop the pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers to, create, manage, organise and collaborate.

Experimenting with software and programmes forms part of the ethos of this scheme as we want to develop pupil’s confidence when encountering new technology, which is a vital skill in the ever evolving and changing landscape of technology. Through our curriculum, we intend for pupils not only to be digitally competent and have a range of transferable skills at a suitable level that prepares them for the next key stage, but also to be responsible online citizens.

The scheme of work enables pupils to meet the end of Key Stage attainment targets outlined in the national curriculum and the aims align with those in the National curriculum. 

Implementation

The Kapow scheme is organised into five key areas, creating a cyclical route through which the pupils can develop their computing knowledge and skills by revisiting and building on previous learning:

• Computer systems and networks
• Programming
• Creating media
• Data handling
• Online safety

Information for parents on how to keep their children safe online is available on the NSPCC website.

www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe

In school, children are taught about how to keep themselves safe online through a series of lessons throughout the year.

We focus on the following key aspects:

• not sharing any identifying information (For example: full name, address, age, school, DOB, photo etc.) 
• Not talking to strangers and the risk of people hiding their true identity
• creating strong passwords
• how to ask for help when something goes wrong
• questioning what is true online and what is fake
• not clicking on links such as advertisements and pop-ups
• how to give and refuse permission online
• understanding the impact and consequences of sharing information online
• dealing with and reporting online bullying
• understanding positive and negative communication online
• managing their own wellbeing online

Impact  

After the implementation of Kapow Primary Computing scheme of work it is expected that the children will:

• Be critical thinkers and to understand how to make informed and appropriate digital choices in the future.
• Understand the importance that computing will have going forward in both their educational and working life and in their social and personal futures
• Understand how to balance time spent on technology and time spent away from it in a healthy and appropriate manner
• Understand that technology helps to showcase their ideas and creativity. They will know that different types of software and hardware can help them achieve a broad variety of artistic and practical aims.
• Show a clear progression of technical skills across all areas of the National Curriculum – computer science, information technology and digital literacy
• Be able to use technology both individually and as a part of a collaborative team
• Be aware of online safety issues and protocols and be able to deal with any problems in a responsible and appropriate manner
• Have an awareness of developments in technology and have an idea of how current technologies work and relate to one another
• Meet the end of key stage expectations outlined in the National Curriculum for Computing