Computing

At St. John Fisher we are following the national curriculum for computing which aims to ensure that all pupils:

  • can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
  • can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
  • can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
  • are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.

e-safety

E-safety is an integral part of children’s education in today’s digital world and is embedded in their learning at school.

Every year children take part in different activities based around the theme for Internet Safety Day.

In 2018 the theme was ‘Create, connect and share respect’ and activities included creating coloured feeling mood wheels, watching and discussing videos, creating drama, taking part in quizzes, looking at digital footprints and creating word clouds. The day was great fun and all children and teachers were involved.

In 2017 we looked at the power of the image as part of Internet Safety Day. Children had the opportunity to work with a professional photographer – watch this to see more about our work.

Year 5 children regularly have the opportunity to take part in a Click-Safe theatre workshop in school creating a play in a day based around Online Safety. This gives the children the opportunity to spend a day thinking about using technology safely in a fun way. At the end of the day they then perform the play to other children in KS2 as well as parents. These photos show year 5 in rehearsal in May 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital leaders (e-team)

Meet our school digital leaders – children who wanted to take on this role had to complete an application form saying why they wanted the role and why they would be right for it. The children on the team are in years 3, 4 and 5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In key stage 1 computing lessons pupils will be taught to:

  • understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
  • create and debug simple programs
  • use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
  • use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and
    retrieve digital content
  • recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
  • use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

In key stage 2 computing lessons pupils will be taught to:

  • design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
  • use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
  • use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
  • understand computer networks including the internet; how they can
    provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
  • use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
  • select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
  • use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable

View the relevant padlet (QR code below) to find out more about what is happening in computing lessons.

KS1

 

Lower KS2

Upper KS2