At OLSK our intent is...

To provide a high-quality computing education that equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world.

To guide our children to see the deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology and how it provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.

To  teach our children the core of computing which is computer science. Pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.

To lead our children to build on this knowledge and understanding so that they are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content.

For all our children to become digitally literate – so that they are able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

Implementation:

A clear and effective, bespoke cross curricular scheme of work that provides coverage in line with the National Curriculum. Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science.

Access to resources which aid in the acquisition of skills and knowledge.

Children will have access to the hardware (computers, tablets, programmable equipment) and software that they need to develop knowledge and skills of digital systems and their applications.

A clear and effective scheme of work that provides coverage in line with the National Curriculum.

Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science. Children will have the opportunity to explore and respond to key issues such as digital communication, cyber-bullying, online safety, security, plagiarism and social media.

Wider Curriculum links and opportunities for the safe use of digital systems are considered in wider curriculum planning.

The importance of online safety is shown through displays within the learning environment and computer suite.

Parents are informed when issues relating to online safety arise and further information/support is provided if required.

As well as opportunities underpinned within the scheme of work, children will also spend time further exploring the key issues associated with online safety.

Impact:

At Our Lady and St Kenelm our pupils:

Children will be confident users of technology, able to use it to accomplish a wide variety of goals, both at home and in school.

Children will have a secure and comprehensive knowledge of the implications of technology and digital systems. This is important in a society where technologies and trends are rapidly evolving.

Children will be able to apply the British values of democracy, tolerance, mutual respect, rule of law and liberty when using digital systems.