Key Stage 1

Children are taught the basic skills of using the computer. To do this we cover topics such as:

• Logging on to the computer
• Opening and saving their work
• Typing skills and improving the speed and accuracy of their work
• Word processing work which involves the production of stories and poems
• Desk Top Publishing where pictures are integrated with text to produce a poster
• Graphical work such as a greetings card and image manipulation
• Looking at how ICT is used outside of school
• At the end of KS1 students are ready to explore computer programming using Purplemash 2Code.
• Investigate how personal information should / could be kept safe (what we refer to as our SMART rules). See below.

Key Stage 2

Children are now introduced to more “specialist” and advanced types of software. They are also expected to work more independently and solve problems by themselves.

• Extend their programming knowledge by using Win Logo, Scratch, CoCo and other types of programming language
• Use spreadsheet software to model various situations
• Produce a database which they can search and produce reports
• Create games and Apps
• Learn about computer networks
• Presentation software will be used to produce work for intended audiences
• Additional to computing lesson, research is carried out in other areas of the curriclum (e.g. science, history and geography)using a computer and then work presented professionally
• Explore issues of plagerism and copyright, and learn about accuracy of information. We continue to follow the SMART rules of 'internet safety'.