Computing

Computing

The teaching Computing at Stokenchurch Primary School reflects the new national curriculum (2014) and meets statutory requirements. Teaching in Foundation Stage reflects requirements of EYFS.

Each pupil will have dedicated computing time a week. This should include provision in the ICT suite, however can be in class depending on the activity. This hour will be split into two 30 minute lessons a week.

The provision of computing is supplied through many different resources including:

• Desktops computers
• Laptops
• iPads
• Learnpads
• Programmable Robots
• Dataloggers
• IWB

OUR AIMS IN TEACHING COMPUTING

• All pupils to communicate ideas and information in various ways.
• All pupils to capture, store, gain access, change and interpret information.
• All pupils should assess the content and presentation of information from various sources.
• All pupils will make use of ICT to draw, design, make or compose.
• All pupils will meet the requirements of the computing national curriculum.
• All pupils will be able to use ICT to support learning across the curriculum.

Code Club

As part of our school's commitment to enhance the development of computer programming skills throughout the school a coding club is run by Mrs Kippin on Wednesdays after school. Code club provides further opportunities for children in years 4, 5 and 6 to develop coding skills in an enjoyable and creative way using projects provided by Code Club UK. For more information regarding the specific projects feel free to explore: https://www.codeclub.org.uk/ 

Letters are sent out at the start of the year to offer places within the club. Enquire within the month of September to see if your child can secure a place!