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At Smithdown Primary, we believe the use of information and communication technology is an integral part of the National Curriculum, a key skill for everyday life and vital for a successful future for our children. Computers, tablets, programmable robots, digital and video cameras are a few of the tools that can be used to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present information. In an evolving world where technology is at the heart, we aim to develop enthusiasm in computational thinking and confidence in using the latest technologies for a range of purposes.
We are fortunate to have Mr Triggs from MGL work alongside our teachers to deliver our KS2 curriculum; providing a range of challenging computing activities.
Due to the cohort of children at Smithdown, we intend to shape our Computing curriculum to the children’s skills at the time which will differ from year to year. Thus, our teachers have the ownership to explore skills that may not have been embedded prior to their own year group.
At Smithdown, it is paramount that children are confident users of technology, including the internet, whilst exploring it safely. As a school, we have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our children which includes online safety.
Online Safety
The Internet is an amazing place. Our pupils can play, create, learn and connect – the possibilities are endless. But there are also risks. Therefore we regularly discuss the importance of online safety with our pupils and they have all agreed to follow our acceptable use policy. Please click on the links below for copies of these documents.
Key stage 1 Acceptable Use Policy
Key stage 2 Acceptable Use Policy
Please click on the links below to find out more about our curriculum:
Whole School Overview for Computing 2021-2022
National Curriculum for Computing
Progression in Computing
Please click here to see the coverage of skills and progression across all year groups in: Computer Science, Information Technology and digital literacy.
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Today we coded with conditionals looking at if and else statements with @MGLWorld_Paul #SmithdownComputing
Today in digital leaders, we are programming our robots to navigate a maze using knowledge of angles and measure. One team has also been programming a controller. #smithdowncomputing #smithdownmaths
This afternoon we have staryed working on our @F1 topic with @MGLWorld_Paul #SmithdownComputing
Today we worked with @MGLWorld_Paul to code directions #SmithdownComputing
Today we have worked with @MGLWorld_Paul to type our Egyptian Mystery Narrative #SmithdownComputing
First robot complete in digital leaders. Time to start programming to find out what they can do #smithdowncomputing @SmithdownPrimY5 @SmithdownPrimY4
6AD have been logging into Google Classroom to plan out their APP’s on Google Docs #SmithdownComputing @SmithdownPrimY6
Year 6 @SmithdownPrimY6 have been making a 2D game today using Java #SmithdownComputing
Digital leaders are back together and our robots are really taking shape. #smithdowncomputing
6RC have used their understanding of block coding to further their knowledge and understanding as they tackle Java #SmithdownComputing
