Computing

Within computing teaching, we aim to inspire the children to be able to use a range of technology to solve problems and complete tasks. We aim to give the children the resilience and skills they need to solve a range of real-life problems in the most efficient and effective ways all whilst staying safe when using the internet. Computing prepares children to participate in a rapidly changing world. Children are encouraged to develop and use their ICT skills in all areas of the curriculum in order to enhance and develop classroom activities. Pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 use the My Maths and Purple Mash websites to support their learning across the curriculum. Each classroom has a set of 6 iPads as well as 30 iPads in the school that each class uses on several occasions throughout the week. Online Safety is very important to use at St. James, and each class participates in at least 1 eSafety session each half-term plus regular discussions as part of other lessons. We have also recently celebrated Safer Internet Day. There is a detailed Development Plan for ICT and resources are constantly reviewed and updated. All planned computing lessons have learning objectives taken from the National Curriculum (2014). Please check our Curriculum, Overviews and Knowledge Organisers below

Computing Curriculum at St James Church of England Primary School

Computing Curriculum Overview

Key Learning in Computing Years 1 and 2

Key Learning in Computing Years 3 and 4

Key Learning in Computing Years 5 and 6

Computing Policy

Acceptable Usage Policy (Staff, Gov & Visitors)

St James' Online Safety Page

Online Safety Policy

Acceptable Usage Policy (KS1)

Acceptable Usage Policy (KS2)

Computing in Action St James'

Yr4 Computing - 🎨✨ Year 4's Creative Animation Adventure! 🎬👾

Our brilliant Year 4 students have been diving into the world of animation! Using the fabulous onion skin tool on Purple Mash's '2animate', they have crafted their very own series of animations to bring their ideas to life. 🌟

Yr1 Computing – Algorithms

Year One Explores Algorithms with LEGO! ???? This week in Computing, our Year One students discovered that an algorithm is a precise step-by-step instruction. ???? Working in pairs, they received LEGO packs and, guided by Miss Dunne, followed an algorithm to build a specific object. ????????

Yr1 Computing – Algorithms

Yr6 Class Worship – Online Safety (27th November 2024)

Big shoutout to Year 6 for their Class Worship! They shared important tips on Online Safety and why we all need to stay safe online. ????✨ From privacy settings to strong passwords, the children covered it all! ????????️ Let’s keep the conversation going – being safe online is so important! ????????

Yr6 Class Worship – Online Safety (27th November 2024)

Yr3 Computing – Branching Databases

In computing we have been looking at branching databases by answering yes or no questions. Today the children had a go at creating their own binary tree based on fruit. They came up with some creative questions to sequence the tree and narrow the answers down.

Yr1 Computing – Sorting and Pictograms

Our fabulous Year 1 pupils delved into grouping objects in computing! They linked their learning to a recent Maths lesson on similarities and differences. With an interactive game, the children sorted circles and squares, showcasing teamwork and problem-solving skills! ????????

Yr1 Computing – Sorting and Pictograms