A quality computing education teaches pupils computational thinking and creativity to make an impact on the world. It connects with math, science, and technology, revealing insights into natural and artificial systems. Computer science forms the foundation of computing, where pupils learn information principles, digital systems, and programming.


With this knowledge, pupils can create software, systems, and content. Computing also cultivates digital literacy, enabling pupils to use and express themselves with technology for future jobs and active digital participation. Our curriculum ensures all pupils have refresher lessons before progressing systematically.

Adventure in Computing

Gledhow's Computing curriculum prioritizes adventure to enhance engagement and excitement for learning. Our top-notch resources develop pupils' coding expertise for the evolving tech world. Computing is integrated into each topic, from stop-motion movies to researching on iPads, using the Switched on Computing scheme by Rising Stars. The scheme offers year-group specific programs and enables teachers to deliver an engaging curriculum with creative projects.

Aligning Gledhow's Values to Computing

Responsible

  • E- Safety presentations at the start of term.
  • E-Safety resources for parents and children to explore .
  • Children responsible for charging equipment.
  • Camera, iPad and GoPro monitors.
  • We promote Safer Internet Day! (7th February 2023)

Ambitious

  • Broadening our research of a topic through providing each Key Stage with their own iPads.
  • Taking coding further than the computers with 'Bee-Bots', 'Code and Go Mice' and Sphero robots.
  • A curriculum that builds upon prior knowledge. 
  • Teaching children pivotal life skills such as using Microsoft, finding reliable sources, and creating websites.
  • Our computing equipment creates fearless learners! We use GoPro's and DSLR cameras to record our school visits and inspire future written work.

Resilient

  • Building coding skills to input instructions and create games.
  • Developing technological skills to create websites.
  • Becoming independent with logging on to websites and computers.
  • Independently navigating around websites.
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