At St Ives School we ensure that every pupil is fully equipped with the foundations of computing that they will need for the rest of their lives.
Computing provides opportunities to use logic, computational thinking, creativity, resourcefulness and ingenuity in real life, to solve problems, design systems and appreciate the powers and limits of human and machine intelligence.
Through the computing curriculum, children will design, debug and build programs, learn how computers and computer systems work, develop their ideas using technology, and create a range of content. We aim for them to become digitally literate, responsible and safe digital citizens who are equipped to embrace a fast-paced and evolving digital world. Computing at St Ives from Years 1 to 6 involves 7 areas of learning:
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7 themes in St Ives Computing Curriculum
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Computational thinking
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Computer Science foundations - algorithm, abstraction, decomposition, logical reasoning and patterns
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Coding/Programming
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Computer Science - planning, writing, testing computer programmes for digital devices
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Computer Nuts and Bolts
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Computer Science - how digital technology works 'behind the scenes’
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Online presentation, Communication and Collaboration.
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Making the most of computers and the internet for working collaboratively, communicating and sharing/presenting
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Media, Creativity and Programme Application
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Creating and refining digital content using digital tools across a range of media and using a variety of software
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Data and graphical modelling
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Collecting and analyzing data using computers; organising, manipulating and presenting this to an audience
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E-Safety
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Digital Citizenship - Being safe and responsible digital citizens, awareness of digital footprint
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Technology is embedded throughout the curriculum at St Ives and is viewed as a powerful tool for teaching and learning. Interactive whiteboards and audio visual equipment enhance engagement and interactivity in whole class learning. Cross curricular use of ipads, chrome books and a purpose built desk top computer suite, enable opportunities for children of all ages to use technology flexibly and practically across a wide range of digital applications and contexts. Other digital devices supplement our provision such as digital voice recorders, microbits, camera and video conferencing technology. A designated lesson of computing each week from Y1 supplements our every-day usage, enabling specific teaching and learning opportunities of digital skills. Through the development of children's digital literacy and proficiency in computer science, along side a comprehensive e-safety programme, we support children in their journey to being future ready, responsible technological citizens.