Bournehall Primary School

VALUE STATEMENT

 At Bournehall Primary School we value computing because:

• it enables us to communicate our ideas with others


• it makes our thinking visible


• writing down our ideas helps us preserve them so that we can reflect on them later


• it promotes our ability to pose worthwhile questions


• it is portable and permanent, making our thinking visible


• it equips us with the communication and thinking skills we need to participate effectively in society.


• it makes an increasingly important contribution to all aspects of life

A COMPUTING LITERATE PUPIL:

• is competent in coding for a variety of practical and inventive purposes; including the application of ideas within other subjects.


• has the ability to connect with others safely and respectfully; understanding the need to act within the law and with moral and ethical integrity.


• has an understanding of the connected nature of devices.


• has the ability to communicate ideas well by using applications and devices throughout the curriculum.


• has the ability to collect, organise and manipulate data effectively.

Chris Quigley – Essentials Curriculum

CONDITIONS FOR LEARNING

 Children tell us that they enjoy computing and learn best when they:

• link it to other subjects


• can present and share their finished projects


• use different resources (hardware and software)


• work in groups


• learn new skills in familiar software (PowerPoint, Word etc)


• use it in context

Computing:

• takes into account pupils’ prior knowledge and understanding


• has a context that connects with children’s own lives and experiences


• makes good use of resources that are exciting, high quality and in a quantity that allows full participation


• supports children’s application and development of basic skills through communicating their understanding in different ways.


• revise, revisit and secure previously learned concepts


• provide plenty of opportunities to problem solve and explore possibilities


• encourage creative thinking, explaining and reasoning


• make good use of resources that are exciting, high quality and are of a quantity that allow full participation