Computing at Farnborough Grange

Intent 

In a forever developing world, we recognise the impact that technology is having on the world around us. Technology is everywhere and will play a pivotal part in students' lives.  At Farnborough Grange, we want children to develop the skills to become confident users of technology, both in school and ‘beyond the gate’. We encourage children to be inquisitive and educate them on the vast uses of technology and how beneficial technology can be.  We want our children to know that they can aspire to be the next computer programmers, app developers and graphic designers, and if that is not the path they choose, then have a good understanding of how technology can support their learning and career choices in whatever path they follow.   

As users of technology, we want our children to understand the positive impact that it can have on their lives and the world around us, but to also recognise that there are risks involved. It is important that children know how to be safe when using technology and the internet, and to know where to seek help if they feel uncomfortable or something has gone wrong.   

Implementation 

At Farnborough Grange we follow the teach computing scheme. The units that are taught are Computing Systems and networks, Creating Media, Programming and data and information. These units will be explored and taught in different ways in each year group and will build on children’s previous learning. We teach the children about E-safety by using the Project Evolve scheme. Children will have an E-safety lesson every half term and this will be revisted throughout their computing lessons. The strands of E-safety we teach are Self Image and Identity, Online Relationships, Online Bullying, Online reputation, Managing online information, Health Wellbeing and Lifestyle, Privacy and Security, Copy Right and Security.    

The Computing curriculum is implemented at each stage in the following ways:  

Impact 

The implementation of our Computing curriculum will lead to all children, regardless of ability, developing a good understanding of technology and its impact on their lives and the wider world. Children will feel confident in selecting technologies which are appropriate for purpose, and will use what they have selected safely. 

The impact of our Computing curriculum is evident in the following areas: 

Knowledge and Understanding 

The implementation of our Computing curriculum will lead to all children, regardless of ability, developing a good understanding of technology and its impact on their lives and the wider world. 

Skills Development 

Our curriculum enables children to develop a wide range of skills when using technology. Children will develop skills in word processing and typing. They will have the skills to develop and program algorithms and to debug them. They will be able to take photographs and edit them. They will be able to use technology to organise data. 

Attitudes and Values 

Our curriculum ensures children understand how to stay safe online and how to be respectful towards others when they are online. They develop the skills and confidence to know what to do when something online causes them upset.  

Our intent, implementation, and impact work together to ensure that children leave Farnborough Grange Nursery and Infant school with a strong understanding of the uses of technology and the skills so they are able to use it effectively. We believe that our engaging curriculum helps children to build the foundations to become computer literate and be confident users of technology.