Computing

Staverton’s computing curriculum provides our children with a high-quality education that will equip pupils in their use of technology both now and for the future. We aim to provide our pupils with the skills in computational thinking and creativity to enable them to understand the digital world in which they live and be able to make changes to it. Our computing curriculum encompasses the aims, breadth and programmes of study in the National Curriculum.

In Poppies class (EYFS), children are given the opportunity for pretend play with non-working telephones and computer. Children have continuous access to BeeBots and mats which provides them with skills and knowledge they will build on in subsequent years.

In KS1 and KS2, Purple Mash is used to deliver and support our Computing curriculum. Children are given opportunities to develop their digital literacy, computer science and information technology using Ipads and/or laptops. Throughout the Purple Mash curriculum, units support skills taught in Maths, Music, Art and English. We have adjusted the long term plan to fit best with our mixed-age classes.

Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is a vital aspect of our computing curriculum. Each term, the children are taught how they can stay safe when using technology and we celebrate Online Safety Day annually.  Simon Aston, a prominent Online Safety and Wellbeing Officer with over 15 years of experience in youth work and educational safeguarding, visits our school to lead Parent workshops and staff training.  He focuses heavily on promoting digital resilience among children and young people.

Please see our guides below.

Online Safety Resources

• • Instagram Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineInstagram Guide
  • Minecraft Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineMinecraft Guide
  • Roblox Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineRoblox Guide
  • Snapchat Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineSnapchat Guide
  • TikTok Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineTikTok Guide
  • Whats App Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineWhats App Guide
  • YouTube Guide download_for_offline
    download_for_offlineYouTube Guide
• NSPCC
• GOV.UK | Support for parents and carers to keep children safe online
• CEOP Education
• CEOP | Report Abuse
• Parent Info

Documents

• Computing Long Term Plan download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineComputing Long Term Plan