Computing at Norton

We use Purple Mash to deliver our Computing curriculum. 

Here are some examples of what we might do during one of our computing lessons at Norton Primary School.

Computing intent and implementation

Intent 

When a child leaves this school, they will be digitally literate. This will involve having the competence to use a range of technology successfully in order to express themselves and develop ideas in different contexts. They will know how to keep themselves safe when using the Internet and feel confident to use different equipment in a safe and productive manner. At the end of their time at Norton, children will have developed skills to improve their productivity in later life, for any future workplace and an ever-changing digital world. Using Purple Mash as our main way to deliver Computing we believe that every child should have the right to a curriculum that champions excellence; supporting pupils in achieving to the very best of their abilities.

Implementation

When a child leaves this school, they will be digitally literate. This will involve having the competence to use a range of technology successfully in order to express themselves and develop ideas in different contexts. They will learn how to keep themselves safe when using the Internet and feel confident to use different equipment in a safe and productive manner. At the end of their time at Norton, children will have developed skills to improve their productivity in later life, for any future workplace and an ever-changing digital world. Using Purple Mash as our main way to deliver Computing, we believe that every child should have the right to a curriculum that champions excellence, supporting pupils to achieve the very best of their abilities and grow in self-belief to use computers literately.

Impact 

Following a scheme of work has meant there is clear curriculum progression across the school. All staff received CPD from the computing lead and then further CPD from Purple Mash, this has meant staff are confident with the resources to use in lessons and the delivery of lessons. When completing a pupil voice the results were very positive, children across the school said computing was much easier now they had access to a computer each and all enjoyed what they were learning. Children are able to revisit skills from previous year groups within the scheme of work before new learning, each lesson builds on prior knowledge. Following a scheme of work has meant there is clear curriculum progression across the school. All staff received CPD from the computing lead and then further CPD from Purple Mash, this has meant staff are confident with the resources to use in lessons and the delivery of lessons. When completing a pupil voice the results were very positive, children across the school said computing was much easier now they had access to a computer each and all enjoyed what they were learning. Children are able to revisit skills from previous year groups within the scheme of work before new learning, each lesson builds on prior knowledge.

Online Safety

Online safety is a key part of our Computing curriculum, as well as being taught alongside other subjects such as PSHE. 

In February, as part of Online Safety Week we will be having eSaftey training with 2Johns. There will be a session for KS1, KS2, staff and parents. 

Here are some useful links for more support with Online Safety: 

https://esafetytraining.org/

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/staying-safe-online/