Implementation

• We follow a sequence of learning that aims to build knowledge and skills through children’s use of technology from the early years onwards. This meets the requirements of the national curriculum and where possible and because we are aspirational for the pupils in our care, goes beyond this.
• 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
• Teaching and learning should facilitate progression across all key stages within the strands of digital literacy, information technology and computer science (coding).
• 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 through the Computing curriculum as well as through the Relationships and Health Education curriculum.
• Wider Curriculum links and opportunities for the safe use of digital systems are considered in wider curriculum planning, and through the use of special days such as Internet Safety Day
• 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

• 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.