Computing
A computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity while developing deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
The three main strands within computing are computer science (CS), information technology (IT) and digital literacy (DL). 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.
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
Pupils should be taught to:
(Taken from National Curriculum 2014)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School computing curriculum
At Holy Cross Primary we are using 'Purple Mash' as a resource to support our teaching of the Computing curriculum. It is taught in an innovative and creative way which enables children to use a range of software and hardware.Digital Literacy
E-Safety is a very important part of Computing in Holy Cross. E-safety is embedded in all Computing sessions to ensure safe and responsible use of technology. Keeping e-safety in mind is vital when pupils are introduced to new programs and software. For more information about how Esafety is taught in Holy Cross, click the link below.
At Holy Cross Primary, we use ICT creatively to enhance learning for all children and as a tool to support all aspects of our work in school. We have invested in software packages called Purple Mash and Mathletics and have a number of curriculum related Apps for the iPads.
In our Computing lessons, Year 4 are currently Hardware Investigators. The children learnt the different between Hardware and Software. They then explored different parts of a Computer.
We used our technology to look at the mountains and recreate them using ‘THISISSAND’ an app that allows us to layer sand in different colours to make our own ‘Rainbow Mountains’