At Sellindge we intend to develop computational thinking and creativity so that children are ready to participate effectively in the digital world. Computing involves how computer systems work, how to design and build programs, how to develop their ideas using technology and to create a range of content. We want our pupils to develop a positive mindset towards technology so that they are confident to use their skills and understanding, especially as technology develops at such a pace. We encourage exploration as well as resilience, so that when things go differently to what we may have thought, the children have the confidence to learn from this and move their learning forward.
All children at Sellindge are also taught to become safe and responsible users of technology both at school and home. We aim for them to be Super Digital Citizens by the time they leave Sellindge!
Computing is taught both as a discrete subject and also used to enrich and support teaching and learning within the rest of the curriculum. Children have regular access to the computer suite as well as having access to classroom computers. Each class also has an interactive whiteboard which both adults and children can use on a daily basis. In addition to computers, children also use laptops, tablets, digital cameras, programmable toys, CD players, Log-it boxes and digital microphones.
Computing Curriculum ( National Curriculum)
Early Years
30-50 months
•Knows how to operate simple equipment, e.g. turns on CD player and uses remote control.
•Shows an interest in technological toys with knobs or pulleys, or real objects such as cameras or mobile phones.
•Shows skill in making toys work by pressing parts or lifting flaps to achieve effects such as sound, movements or new images.
•Knows that information can be retrieved from computers
40-60 months
•Completes a simple program on a computer.
•Uses ICT hardware to interact with age-appropriate computer software.
ELG Children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools.
They select and use technology for particular purposes.
Pupils should be taught to:
Pupils should be taught to:
Computer Coding at Home
The core of computing is now computer science. Here are some resources to try at home which will help develop children’s understanding of creating simple computer programs. Remember always ensure you know when and what your children are using when they are online.
Scratch https://scratch.mit.edu/
Hour of Code Resources https://studio.code.org/s/express-2018/stage/2/puzzle/1
Microbit Code Editor https://microbit.org/code/