Computers are now part of everyday life. For most of us, technology is essential to our lives, at home and at work. Studying computing provides every child with the opportunity to learn how to use technology to enhance their knowledge and provide them with the tools necessary to use technology safety, effectively and confidently. Computing in the workplace is becoming more and more popular and necessary making computing a vital part of children’s education. The key principles behind the design of our computing curriculum are for our children to:
- Be knowledgeable about how computers and networks work.
- Use computing safely and know what to do in case something upsets them or doesn’t seem right.
- Gain and enhance skills and knowledge as they transition through school.
- Be confident, independent, resilient and be keen to learn.
- Be well prepared for the challenges they face in computing when leaving for secondary school.
Ultimately, we want the children at Bradley primary school to be the best they can be when using computing and leave school with an excellent understanding of how computers work and are used in the workplace.
At Bradley Primary School we equip children with the necessary skills, knowledge, understanding and resilience to thrive in the ever-changing world of technology. Our children will become confident and independent users of technology, as this will play an important part in our children’s lives. We will model and guide children to use technology in a positive and safe manner, so that they are responsible, successful, citizens of the future.
At Bradley Primary School, we believe that developing a love for learning in Computing is crucial and we do this, by inspiring curiosity and providing children with the essential skills and knowledge to build upon and prepare them for the next stage, this in turn:
- Supports the learner’s understanding of the ever-increasing use of technology, preparing them for a future of possibilities.
- Provides them with the skills to think critically, justify and reason their own judgements using logical reasoning and evidence, allowing them to question, debate and discuss information, not just accept what they are told.
- Develops the understanding that technology is constantly evolving and preparing them with the skills of how to cope with situations online that they may not have been faced with before.
- Allow learners to understand the diversity of the world and the people in it, thus allowing them to understand more about their own online identity.
- Prepares children to be lifelong learners, who are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of technology.
- Develops the skills and attitudes required to allow children to fully participate in and contribute to life in modern Britain.
In EYFS we are learning about sound. We have been using an app on the computers to make music.
In E-Safety this term the year 1 children are learning about copyright and ownership- What we own such as toys, books, games etc and what other people own. We discussed whether it is ok to copy other peoples work or take other peoples possessions and that copying other peoples work is wrong.
In computing we are learning about digital writing - writing using computers. We discussed the differences of writing with pens, pencils, crayons, chalk, felt tips etc and writing on a computer. We then wrote some simple sentences using a computer and a keyboard. We learnt how to do capital letters, finger spaces, full stops, go onto a new line and change the size and colour of writing.
In E-Safety this term the year 2 children are learning about copyright and ownership. We discussed who owns the content of books, websites, pictures etc and whether it is ok to copy these contents.
In computing this term the children are learning about Photography. We looked at devices you can use to take photographs and various ways of taking them including portrait or landscape, zooming in and out and flipping the camera round to take selfies. The children went onto the school yard to take photos of people, buildings, things in the distance, close up, action shots and selfies. We are going to edit these pictures in future to improve them.
In E-Safety this term the year 4 children are learning about Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle. We discussed the importance of spending time with family and friends, eating well and getting enough sleep. We also discussed the benefits and dangers of technology and the internet - screen time, talking to strangers, sharing personal information such as names, addresses, schools etc and that people we do not know on the internet might not be who they say they are.
In computing this half term we are learning about Programming (Shapes). We have been using an app on the computers to create shapes, lines and patterns using coding.
In E-Safety this term the year 5 children are learning about passwords - Why we use passwords, how to ensure the password is strong and not easily guessed and how to keep personal information safe by using passwords.
In year 5 this term we are learning about Vector drawings. Vector drawings are drawings made on computers that use shapes and lines that are put together to create images.
The children began by creating houses using squares, rectangles and triangles and used the fill tool to add colour.
The images below were created in the first lesson. What a good start to this new topic :)
In E-Safety this term the year 6 children are learning about privacy and security. We have been looking at effective ways of creating and using passwords and the threats of using simple to guess passwords.
In computing we have been leaning about Spreadsheets. We have been using Microsoft Excel to organise data and create tables and graphs.
Bradley Primary School is proud to have a Digital Leader in each class from year 4 up to year 6. The role of the Digital Leader is to take care of and monitor computing equipment in their class.
Once a week the Digital Leaders and Mr Smith meet to discuss problems with computing equipment, test new equipment and install new equipment. Being a Digital Leader brings many responsibilities and greatly enhances the children's skills and confidence.
Here are our Digital Leaders:
Hibba Ditta 6Q
Amelia Nagi 6I
Ammaar Mehmood 5F
Umama Saqib 5C
Hasnain Bilal 4T
Alisha Jabbeen 4L
Digital Leaders
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