Computing

At Grange Farm we recognise the importance of equipping children with the ability to use technology in order to enhance their understanding of the changing world in which we live. We following the Computing National Curriculum, using the Teach First Computing Scheme, alongside our curriculum projects as well as teaching computing specific skills individually.

We believe that by teaching computing skills discretely and using technology as a vehicle to enhance the learning in other areas of the curriculum, this meets the needs of all of our children and supports their progress in this subject.

A key component of the computing curriculum is computer science, where children are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through computer programming. Children are able to use this knowledge and understand to create programs, systems and a range of content.

Computing is also a powerful tool in which to support children’s digital literacy – their ability to use, express themselves and develop their ideas through a range of technology. We recognise the importance of this if our children are to go on to be successful in the future as active participants in a digital world.

Online Safety

As a school, we are fully committed to keeping our children safe online and recognise the important part that schools play in teaching children about staying safe online. Specific online safety lessons are part of our curriculum whilst regular reminders are also interwoven in any lessons where technology plays a part.

Each year we also take part in the National Internet Safety Day which usually takes place in February. The day focuses on helping children navigate online spaces safely and serves as a reminder about the risks and challenges of being online.