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Computing in our Curriculum
Miss Piercy and Miss Hames are our Computing Lead
If you have any questions or would like any more information about Computing in our curriculum, please contact Miss Piercy on: hpiercy@alvastoni.derby.sch.uk or Miss Hames on bhames@alvastoni.derby.sch.uk or contact them via class dojo.
Our Computing critical friend is Miss Leeming and our Governor is Rev. Whitney.
Statement of Intent:
At Alvaston Infant and Nursery School, we provide all of our children with the skills, to live and thrive in today’s world. As computing and technology underpins so much of the world around us, we aim to prepare all children for the challenge of a rapidly developing and changing technological world. A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking, such as problem solving, pattern finding and debugging, across all subjects in the curriculum. Children have many opportunities to use technology and be creative with it in order to understand and change the world. Children will also utilise the Web efficiently to enhance their learning of all subjects. Each child will be able to access the Internet and use the World Wide Web in a safe and respectful way. They will understand the necessary precautions to take to stay safe online. Every child will know what steps to take if they see something that makes them feel upset or worried.
All members of the school community will contribute to the school’s online presence. Our school website and social media pages will showcase the excellent work being carried out by our children.
Why do we Teach Computing?
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
What will I be learning about?
You will be:
Understanding and applying the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
Analysing problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
Evaluating and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
Learning how to be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
