Computing

Technology is a massive part of our lives now, and through the delivery of computing lessons, we hope to equip children with not just the ability to use a computer or tablet confidently and safely, but also an understanding of how technology works and the impact it has on our lives. The children will learn about programming and the way computers work. This will lead to them to begin to create their own programs, fix problems with given programs and create their own digital content.

Running alongside all our computing work, the children will learn about being a responsible and careful user of technology. They will learn about keeping passwords safe, what information they should and should not share online and what to do if they are worried or unhappy about things they experience. E-safety is an important part of the computing curriculum and is followed up in other areas of school life.

In KS1 children will be taught:

what an algorithm is, how they are used on digital devices and that programs need exact instructions to work
how to make and fix simple programs
to think about the way a simple program should work, based on knowledge they have gained
how to use different programs to create, organise, store, change and retrieve digital content
how to recognise where information technology is used outside of school
to use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private
to identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

In KS2 children will develop their learning further by:

designing, writing and debugging programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems
solving problems by breaking them into smaller parts
using sequence, selection, and repetition in programs
working with variables and various forms of input and output
thinking logically about how to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
understanding computer networks, including the internet, how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web
appreciating how results are selected and ranked in things such as Google searches.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

Registered Office: The Arthur Terry School, Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B74 4RZ

Tel: 0121 323 1134

CEO Richard Gill CBE NPQH, NLE, FRSA

Company Number 07730920.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is committed to keeping our students safe, both in school and the wider community. As part of our safeguarding arrangements, we have a two-way information sharing agreement in place with the local police authority. The agreement is compliant with Crime & Disorder Act 1998 (s.115) and Data Protection Act 1998(s.29.3; s.35.2.), and focuses on preventing young people from becoming involved or further involved in crime and anti-social behaviour as a victim or offender.

If you have any queries about the partnership policy, please contact Mrs S Bailey, ATLP Safeguarding Lead.

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