Bousfield Primary School

Computing

Computing is an essential skill in the modern world. All children at Bousfield have the opportunity to work with computers and digital equipment from age three to eleven and are taught the skill of computational thinking.

They are taught:

  • how to use ICT tools safely to find, explore, analyse and present information responsibly and creatively in order to enhance their learning across the curriculum
  • how computers and computational systems work. They design and build programs and are given the opportunity to develop their ideas using technology.
  • specific computing skills to apply their learning across the curriculum.

We are well-resourced with IT hardware: two computers in each classroom, a computing suite and several class sets of iPads and Chromebooks. At times, we call on the expertise of IT specialists to enhance and support the children’s learning.

Our Curriculum

A curriculum map sets out the learning topics for the year, as well as key texts and trips which will be used to support learning.

Computing Curriculum Map

The curriculum expectations have been identified as being the minimum requirements your child must meet in order to ensure continued progress throughout the subject.

The children will be asked to learn and recall key information - facts and vocabulary - from their specific knowledge organisers

Online Safety

Teaching online safety is a high priority across the school. Lessons include regular teaching of online safety to ensure that children feel confident when using computers and the internet. Children are taught how to protect their online identity and what to do if they come across something inappropriate or that makes them feel uncomfortable. The school also participates in the annual National Safer Internet Day.

Bousfield Online Safety Policy

 In addition to the information below, parents and carers can find additional information under the Parents menu. 

parents factsheet.pdf