COMPUTING
The real power of interactive technologies is that they let us learn in ways that aren’t otherwise possible or practical. - David Lassner
At Wolston St Marg
aret’s we aim to prepare our children to be "lifelong learners" with the confidence and ability to develop their skills and understanding when meeting new challenges. As computing is an increasing part of life today, it is essential that we provide our children with the skills, creativity and enthusiasm to live and thrive in a world increasingly dependent on computing. We aim for all pupils to gain the confidence and ability that they need in this subject to prepare them for the challenge of a rapidly developing and changing technological world.
We ensure teachers have the necessary training to deliver an up to date curriculum. We also aim to develop pupil’s computing skills, knowledge, understanding and capability through taught computing lessons. The use of ICT is used to enhance and extend children’s learning across the whole curriculum whilst developing motivation and social skills. Our vision is for the use of these technologies to enrich the experience of all pupils.
We ensure that each child is able to use the Internet in a safe and respectful way in School. They learn to understand the necessary precautions to take, to stay safe and know where to seek help. Children also utilise the Internet efficiently to enhance their learning of all subjects. Using tablets and desktops, the children learn key skills such as computational thinking, word processing and programming. 
For further information about our Computing Curriculum, pleasesee the documents and information below:
COMPUTING LEARNING LEAFLETS
Learning Leaflets include key vocabulary with definitions, dates and timelines, maps, significant individuals and other contextual knowledge along with key skills the children will need to demonstrate. We expect the majority of children to know the information on the learning leaflet by the end of the unit of work and be able to recall key detail.
The facts on the Learning Leaflet are the crystallised, necessary information about a topic but they don't represent the topic in its entirety and many children will have a far deeper understanding and be able to discuss and elaborate much further.
YEAR 1
Autumn Term - Logging On, Mouse & Keyboard Skills Spring Term - Grouping & Sorting Summer Term - Animated Story Books
Autumn Term - Technology Outside School Spring Term - Lego Builders Summer Term - Coding
YEAR 2
Autumn Term - Online Safety, Mouse & Keyboard Skills Spring Term - Presenting Ideas Summer Term - Spreadsheets
Autumn Term - Effective Searching Spring Term - Making Music Summer Term - Coding
YEAR 3
Autumn Term - Online Safety, Mouse & Keyboard Skills Spring Term - Touch Typing Summer Term - Email
Autumn Term - Coding Spring Term - Branching Databases Summer Term - Graphing
YEAR 4
Autumn Term - Online Safety Spring Term - Logo Summer Term - Effective Searching
Autumn Term - Coding Spring Term - Animation Summer Term - Writing for Different Audiences
YEAR 5
Autumn Term - Online Safety Spring Term - Spreadsheets Summer Term - 3D Modelling
Autumn Term - Coding Spring Term - Concept Maps Summer Term - Databases
YEAR 6
Autumn Term - Online Safety Spring Term - Quizzing Summer Term - Spreadsheets
Autumn Term - Coding Spring Term - Networks Summer Term - Blogging
