Computing Curriculum Statement  

Our School Vision:  

“The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” (Matthew 7:25)

Bishop Chavasse Church of England School Policies are all underpinned by our school parable ‘The Wise and the Foolish Builder.’

Jesus is at the heart of Christianity. As a church school we believe that, like the wise man, those who are guided by the word of God in the Bible and trust in him will become wise, compassionate and honest; be empowered to weather all storms, help one another flourish and make a difference in the world.

Bishop Chavasse School knows and values every wonderfully and uniquely created child and adult. Supported by faith, we establish firm foundations for our children to become resilient, curious, confident, community minded courageous advocates who flourish and thrive. We build on and support the development of the whole person in a safe, happy Christian environment. We inspire everyone to fulfil their potential through our high expectations and a broad, creative and inspirational curriculum; rich in opportunity to develop culture capital, have fun and partake in adventures. Everyone will develop an everlasting love of learning. Our dedicated, passionate staff, supported by parents, Governors and the Tenax Schools Trust are committed to nurturing our community to achieve excellence together in an environment where everyone is wise, trustworthy and compassionate. Pupils will make everlasting friendships and exciting life-long memories.

Intent 

In a world that has become reliant on technology, our intention is to enable children to become successful learners, using technology to find, explore, analyse, exchange and present information. We want children to know more, remember more and understand more in computing so that they leave primary school computer literate. We also focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in a discriminating and effective way. Computing skills are a major factor in enabling children to be confident, creative and independent learners and it is our intention that children have every opportunity available to allow them to achieve this. 

We intend to build a computing curriculum that prepares pupils to live safely in an increasingly digital British society where pupils can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems. 

We intend to build a computing curriculum that develops pupil’s learning and results in the acquisition of knowledge of the world around them that ensures 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. 

Implementation 

• We follow a carefully sequences age appropriate curriculum using the Purple Mash scheme, 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 Individuals being able to use technology to accomplish a wide variety of goals, both at home and in school. 
• Children will feel safe when using technology, being able to stay safe online, and being courageous advocates, being willing to say if something is upsetting or inappropriate for them.  
• 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. 
• Children will find the right balance with technology is key, making them effective learners and build a healthy lifestyle away from a screen.