Computing

In an increasingly digital world there now exists a wealth of software, tools and technologies that can be used to communicate, collaborate, express ideas and create digital content. At Hunloke Park Primary School, our intent is that computing supports children’s creativity and cross-curricular learning to engage and enrich their experiences in school. We believe our children are entitled to a structured, progressive approach to learning how computer systems work, the use of IT and the skills necessary to become digitally literate and participate fully in an ever-changing digital world.

Our provision from Early Years and across both Key Stages, affords our children the opportunity to develop skills across the three main strands of Computing; computer science, digital literacy and information technology, by revisiting and building upon prior knowledge.

The computing curriculum at Hunloke Park Primary School aims to ensure that all children are:

Provided with an exciting, rich, relevant and challenging Computing curriculum for all pupils.
Enthused and equipped children with the capability to use technology throughout their lives.
Given access to a variety of high quality hardware, software and unplugged resources.
Critical thinkers, reflective learners and develop a ‘can do’ attitude, particularly when engaging with technology and its associated resources.
Become responsible, respectful and competent users of data, information and communication technology.
Aware of the importance of governance and legislation regarding how information is used, stored, created, retrieved, shared and manipulated.
Equipped with skills, strategies and knowledge that will enable them to reap the benefits of the online world, whilst being able to minimise risk to themselves or others.
Provided with technology solutions for forging better home and school links.
Able to utilise computational thinking beyond the Computing curriculum and in other areas of the curriculum.
Exceed the minimum government recommended/statutory guidance for programmes of study for Computing and other related legislative guidance (online safety).

Safeguarding: Online Safety

Online safety has a high profile at Hunloke Park Primary School for all stakeholders. We ensure this profile is maintained and that pupil needs are met by the following:

A relevant up-to-date online safety curriculum which is progressive from Early Years to the end of Year 6.
A curriculum that is threaded throughout other curriculums and embedded in the day-to-day lives of our pupils.
Training for staff which is relevant to their needs and ultimately positively impacts on the pupils.
Scheduled pupil voice sessions and learning walks steer changes and inform training needs.
Through our home/school links and communication channels, parents are kept up to date with relevant online safety matters, policies and agreements. They know who to contact at school if they have concerns.
Pupils, staff and parents have Acceptable Use Policies which are signed and copies freely available.
Our online safety policy (part of our safeguarding policy) clearly states how monitoring of online safety is undertaken and any incidents/infringements to it are dealt with.
Filtering and monitoring systems for all our online access.
Data policies which stipulate how we keep confidential information secure.