Computing

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Computing in our school

Computing helps children become confident, creative and responsible users of technology. Through practical activities, problem-solving and opportunities to explore digital tools, children develop skills that they can use both in school and in everyday life.

We want our children to be curious about technology, understand how it works and feel confident using it safely and thoughtfully.

What does Computing look like in Huntington?

Children have opportunities to use technology in a variety of ways, including:

• Programming: creating instructions, writing code and developing games and animations.
  
  
• Creating digital content: producing and editing images, audio, video and other digital projects.
  
  
• Working with data: organising, interpreting and presenting information.
  
  
• Exploring technology: learning how computers and networks help us communicate and share information.

As children move through school, they revisit and develop their skills, applying what they have learnt in increasingly challenging ways. We deliver a scheme of work called Teach Computing (developed by the National Centre for Computing Education). The scheme is high quality, engaging and ensures clear progression over time.

Computing National Curriculum:

Technology across the curriculum

Technology can support learning in many subjects. Children use digital tools to research, communicate, create and present their ideas, helping them develop confidence and independence as learners.

Technology for everyone

We want all children to be able to access learning and show what they know. Digital tools can help remove barriers, support independence and enable children to share their ideas in different ways. Depending on their needs, children may use tools such as typing, voice-to-text and other accessibility features to support their learning.

Digital Leaders

Our Digital Leaders support younger pupils during Key Stage 1 Computing lessons. They work alongside younger pupils during Key Stage 1 Computing lessons, offering encouragement, sharing their skills and helping them tackle new challenges.

We are proud to give our pupils opportunities to take on responsibility, support one another and see how their own skills can make a positive difference to others.

Staying safe online

Keeping children safe online is an important part of life at Huntington. Children learn how to protect personal information, recognise potential risks, treat others respectfully online and know what to do if something worries them. We use the Project Evolve resources to deliver Internet Safety lessons to our pupils.

Online safety is revisited throughout the year and supported through activities such as Safer Internet Day, Anti-Bullying Week and visits from a local detective. We also provide opportunities for parents to learn more about keeping children safe online.

As technology develops, we also help children understand emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI). Children are encouraged to think critically about the information and content they encounter, consider whether it can be trusted and understand the importance of using technology responsibly. You can also visit our Online Safety page to find out more about how we ensure our pupils know both the benefits and risks of using the World Wide Web.

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