Computing
At Stoneyholme we have made a significant investment in ICT equipment to enable that every child in KS1 and KS2 at our school has access to their own iPad to enhance learning in and outside the classroom. Our EYFS children have access to a bank of iPads to develop information technology skills, children also have access to technologies through the use of the greenscreen studio and radio station.
Our aim is to provide an opportunity to every student in school to be confident in using technology which could be computers, laptops, iPads and radio station.
The implementation of iPads into classrooms has allowed the childrens creativity to be unlocked and flourish.
The children consider the following disciplinary concept questions throughout learning in Digital Literacy.
What does it mean to be a citizen?
Does equality always mean treating everybody the same?
Is power always a positive thing?
Does change always make things better?
Is being part of a community the same for everyone?
Alongside each of these concepts, the children will also consider substantive concepts such as network, risk and dependency.
Computer science at Stoneyholme is taught from EYFS through to year 6, with a continued development of their skills and knowledge of algorithms, sequencing and repetition. In KS1 using robots (beebots) and block coding applications, we apply the concepts of algorithms, sequencing, selection in code whilst understanding that bugs exist in code and developing debugging skills. In KS2 we begin to explore programming languages including Python and Swift and to enhance their block coding skills.
Coding or computer programming is writing a set of instructions that a computer understands so it will perform a task.
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Coding or computer programming is writing a set of instructions that a computer understands so it will perform a task.
At Stoneyholme the children start to learn about Coding in EYFS and continue to develop their skills and knowledge through to Year 6.
Young people also risk being exposed to content which is intended for older users when they use sites that are not designed for people their age’ Childnet 2018
We have strategies in school to support children in the use of social media. If you would like support with this in a home environment please come and speak to someone in school.
