Access to the latest technology has become vital in the 21st Century classroom. We aim to provide our children with the skills needed for this advancing environment; to enable them to safely, responsibly and successfully use the huge range of tools available to them. We have invested in great ICT resources and as a result have gained a reputation for innovation in this area. Children work on laptops and iPads within their classrooms; this provides a whole range of opportunities to use our resources across the curriculum and for children to apply their skills in all subject areas. We and have at least one networked computer and an interactive touchscreen in every room which has revolutionised the way we teach and the way the children respond to learning.

Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.  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 support their learning. 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, thoughtful participants in a digital world.

Online safety is a priority across the entire school and is consistently embedded into all aspects of computing. All of our children and members of staff sign an acceptable usage policy and have a deep knowledge of how to be responsible online and when using technology. Children are actively encouraged to develop the skills of resilience which is a key factor in a confident digitally literate young learner.

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