Mr L Fowler (Computing Lead)
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. (National Curriculum, 2013)
At Eslington Primary School, we aim to provide a Computing and Digital Literacy curriculum that supports the overall aims of the school and develops knowledge, skills and understanding that will enable children to respond to the demands of a rapidly changing technological world.
The use of information and communication technology is an integral part of the national curriculum and is a key skill for everyday life. Computers; including laptops and iPads, programmable devices including Beebots, Micro:bits and Lego Education are some of the resources that equip pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world.
We offer children opportunities to extend their computing skills with STEM and Coding clubs, taking part in regional competitions as well as curriculum spotlight days and national campaigns like Anti-Bullying and Safer Internet Day.