Computing
At St. Edmund’s, the children have access to iPads and chrome books and they are encouraged to use technology to support other areas of learning where appropriate.
Although computing is not formally part of the Early Years Curriculum, children in Nursery and Reception are given the opportunity to explore technology in an age-appropriate way, exploring simple programs, taking photographs, etc.
We teach Computing as a separate subject in Year 1 upwards, following the National Curriculum and using the Teach Computing scheme of work, produced by the National Centre for Computing Education. The curriculum is divided into three strands: digital literacy, computer science and information technology. Each class covers one unit relating to each strand each year.
Children are taught about online safety during their Computing lessons. This is also covered in PSHE.
The document below details the units we cover in Computing.
You may also find these documents useful.
National Curriculum for Computing
St. Edmund's Computing Progression Document
Phase Leaders have oversight of our curriculum. If you have any questions about the Computing Curriculum, please speak to your child's class teacher or to Mr Shaw (Early Years and Years 1 and 2) or Ms Swarbrick (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6).