Computing at Lawrence
Curriculum Intent
In Computing, we want our children to be open minded, independent, respectful, resilient, active, creative and forward thinking.
Our children are becoming digital explorers at Lawrence. We teach e-safety throughout the year during PSHE lessons and assemblies.
Curriculum Overview
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EYFS | The EYFS curriculum allows for flexible planning to respond to current events in the setting and the interests of children. We ensure that our curriculum provides children with opportunities to:
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Y1 | Computing systems and networks - Technology around us Creating media - Digital painting | Creating media - Digital writing Data and information – Grouping | Programming A - Moving a robot Programming B – Programming animations |
Y2 | Computing systems and networks - Information technology around usCreating media - Digital music | Creating media - Digital photographyProgramming A - Robot algorithms | Programming B - Programming quizzesData and information – Pictograms |
Y3 | Computing systems and networks - Connecting computersCreating media - Desktop publishing | Creating media - Stop frame animationData and information – Branching databases | Programming A - Sequencing soundsProgramming B - Events and actions in programs |
Y4 | Computing systems and networks - Connecting computers using the internetCreating media - Audio production | Creating media - Photo editingData and information – Data logging | Programming A - Repetition in shapesProgramming B -Repetition in games |
Y5 | Computing systems and networks - Systems and searchingCreating media - Vector graphics | Creating media - Video productionData and information – Flat file databases | Programming A - Selection in physical computingProgramming B - Making quizzes |
Y6 | Computing systems and networks - Communication and collaborationCreating media - 3D modelling | Creating media - Webpage creationData and information – Introduction to databases | Programming A - Variables in gamesProgramming B - Sensing movement |
Computing at Lawrence
Curriculum Impact
We offer the best possible support for all of our pupils, including our EAL children. Skills in Computing develop each year.
Our staff use baseline assessments to regularly assess what the children know as the topic progresses and inform their future planning.
Assessment information is integral to our monitoring cycle. Our monitoring cycle is developed at the beginning of each academic year. Monitoring in Computing includes: lesson observations, work scrutinies and pupil voice.
Our friends from Google came in to teach us how to stay safe at home online.
THE FUNDAMENTALS
The Internet Legends Code
BE INTERNET SHARP
Think Before You Share
Good (and bad) news travels fast online, and children can sometimes find themselves in tricky situations with lasting consequences. But what can they do to prevent this? The answer: understand how to share smartly with those they know – and those they don’t.
BE INTERNET ALERT
Check It's For Real
People and situations online aren’t always what they seem. Internet Legends know how to tell the difference between what’s real and what’s not.
BE INTERNET SECURE
Protect Your Stuff
Personal privacy and security are as important online as they are in the real world. Keeping valuable information safe helps children avoid damaging their devices, reputations and relationships.
BE INTERNET KIND
Respect Each Other
The internet amplifies everything: good things seem more exciting, bad things seem much worse and can hurt – a lot. A great rule to live by online, as well as off, is ‘treat others as you would like to be treated yourself’. Children can have a positive impact on others and stop bullying in its tracks by refusing to join in.
BE INTERNET BRAVE
When in Doubt, Discuss
When children come across something they're not sure about online, they should feel comfortable talking to a trusted adult. Adults can support this by showing they're open to talking, even about difficult or embarrassing things at home and in the classroom.