Ditton Primary Academy School

Computing Intent

Computing has become one of the most important aspects of the current world. In order to succeed in their lives, children will require a great understanding of computing and computers. Here at Ditton, we teach children not only how to confidently use and utilise computers and technology, we also teach the correct use of these technologies. During our lessons we provide the opportunities for children to explore technology, expand their understanding of it and create using a range of programmes and hardware. Whilst learning how to use and control computers, we also learn how to use them in a respectful and safe way. E-Safety is core in all topics and is recalled at the most appropriate times and (linking to our school values) we also teach children to look after their property and treat them and others with respect.

Computing now runs through most lessons and ICT is used to enhance the learning of other lessons, both core subjects and foundation. During these lessons, we re-enforce skills and utilise the learning from our computing lessons, allowing children to see the benefits of ICT and have real world experience for using and applying it.

The school is well equipped with a class set of laptops and iPads. We also are building our external hardware, such as BeeBots and other “programmable toys”. Each room is equipped with a large touch screen television, allowing teacher to demonstrate correctly to children and allowing teachers to display children’s work in lesson via links to our iPads. We strive to use ICT to communicate with parents, via apps and social media.

KS1 Year 1 Online Safety KS1 Year 1 Programming 1 Moving a Robot KS1 Year 1 Technology Around Us Mini Unit KS1 Year 2 Programming 2 Introduction to Animation KS1 Year 2 Using Technology to Create Paintings and Texts LKS2 Year 3 How to Create a Network Mini Unit LKS2 Year 3 Online Safety LKS2 Year 3 Programming 1 Sequence in Music LKS2 Year 4 Create An Animated Story LKS2 Year 4 Programming 2 Events and Actions UKS2 Year 5 Online Safety UKS2 Year 5 Programmng 1 Selection in Quizzes UKS2 Year 5 Sharing Online Mini Unit UKS2 Year 6 Advertising a New Logo UKS2 Year 6 Programming 2 Sensing

Knowledge Organisers can be found below for all Computing units across Key Stage 1 and 2.

Computing KO Y1 E Safety Computing KO Y1 Computer Skills Inputs Computing KO Y1 Digital Art Computing KO Y1 Programming with Scratch Jr Computing KO Y1 Programable Toys Computing KO Y1 Word Processing Computing KO Y2 Algorithms Computing KO Y2 Basic Stop Motion Animation Computing KO Y2 E Safety Computing KO Y2 Data Collection Computing KO Y2 Programming using Conditionals Computing KO Y3 Audio and Movie Computing KO Y3 Branching Databases Computing KO Y2 Word Processing Computing KO Y3 E Safety Computing KO Y3 Internet Searches and Networks Computing KO Y3 Presentation Skills Computing KO Y3 Programming Computing KO Y4 Animation Computing KO Y4 Audio and Video Computing KO Y4 E Safety Computing KO Y4 Presentation Skills Computing KO Y4 Programming Computing KO Y4 Word Processing Skills Computing KO Y5 Audio and Podcasts Computing KO Y5 E Safety Computing KO Y5 Excel Computing KO Y5 Networks Computing KO Y5 Programming Computing KO Y5 Spreadsheets Computing KO Y6 Databases Computing KO Y6 HTML Computing KO Y6 E Safety Computing KO Y6 Presentations with Google Slides Computing KO Y6 Video Computing KO Y6 Programming