Computing
Vision
Computing at Moss Hall aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to access and succeed in the ever changing technological world. We follow the Kapow scheme of work which covers the three key areas of computing: computer science, information technology and digital literacy. The units explore concepts such as multimedia, programming, computer systems, data handling and draw connections between these. These provide our children with real experience in areas of computing which will prepare them for the wider world. Throughout all of our units we inform children how to be safe and responsible whilst online. Our children are surrounded by devices being updated every day to meet the needs of our modern society, so at Moss Hall we are continually evaluating our computing curriculum to ensure it is relevant.
Online Safety
At Moss Hall we...
- understand children are now a part of the global virtual community - online, there are threats and experiences that children are confronted with when they use the internet
- provide children with the skills to be critical thinkers and to understand how to conduct themselves online safely
- develop our children’s ability to evaluate the quality, integrity and reliability of what they read online (fake news, conspiracy theories, politically biased media)
- ensure children know they can report anything that concerns them online
Please speak to school should you need any further online safety support or if any difficulties arise that you are unsure of. The following websites can also give you support and guidance:
Computational Thinking
At Moss Hall we…
- introduce learners to computer networks, hardware and data representation
- prepare our students to use logical reasoning and algorithmic thinking to decompose, solve and innovate digitally
- analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
- ask children to highlight how different functions relate and affect the overall result, when coding programs or editing media
Information Technology
At Moss Hall we...
- develop learners to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
- develop understanding of concepts through real world problems relevant to our children's lives
Digital Literacy
At Moss Hall we…
- are responsible, confident and creative users of information and communication technology
- give opportunities for learners to express themselves and develop ideas through graphic design, video and image
- prepare our children to be active and responsible online citizens
Assessment
At Moss Hall we…
- assess children on their understanding of the knowledge as well as real life applications of the skills in projects that allow students to be enthusiastic and creative
- ask children to provide and receive feedback from their peers to further develop upon their understanding of computing
Long Term Overview
| EYFS | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | |
| Autumn 1 | Online Safety: Using the Internet, Images, Reporting Worrying Things, Passwords (Ongoing and repeated throughout the year) |
Computing Systems and Networks: Improving Mouse Skills Online Safety: Using the Internet Safely |
Computing Systems and Networks: What is a Computer? Online Safety: What happens when I post Online? |
Computer Systems & Networks: Network and the Internet Online Safety: When Something Upsets me Online |
Skills Showcase: HTML Online Safety: How can I be Safe and Respectful Online? |
Data Handling: Mars Rover 1 Online Safety: Online Protection |
Programming: Intro to Python Online Safety: Life Online |
| Autumn 2 | Computer Systems & Networks: Using A Computer | Programming: Bee Bot Online Safety: Using the Internet Safely Recap |
Computing Systems and Networks: Word Processing Online Safety: How do I keep things Safe Online? |
Computer Systems & Networks: Emailing Online Safety: Cyberbullying |
Programming: Further Coding with Scratch Online Safety: How do Companies Encourage us to buy Online? |
Skills Showcase: Mars Rover 2 Online Safety: Online Communication |
Data Handling: Big Data 1 Online Safety: Sharing Online |
| Spring 1 | Computer Systems & Networks: Exploring Hardware | Programming: Algorithms Unplugged Online Safety: Safer Internet Day |
Programming: Algorithms and Debugging Online Safety: Safer Internet Day |
Data Handling: Comparison Cards Databases Online Safety: Sharing of Information |
Data handling: Investigating Weather Online Safety: Fact, Opinion or Belief? |
Creating Media: Stop Motion Animation Online Safety: Online Reputation |
Data Handling: Big Data 2 Online Safety: Creating a Positive Online Reputation |
| Spring 2 | Programming: All About Instructions | Skills Showcase: Rocket to the Moon Online Safety: Online Emotions |
Data Handling: International Space Station Online Safety: Who Should I Ask? |
Computing Systems and Networks: Journey inside a computer Online Safety: Beliefs, Opinions and Facts on the Internet |
Computer Systems and Networks: Collaborative Learning Online Safety: What is a Bot? |
Computing Systems and Networks: Search Engines Online Safety: Inaccurate Information |
Computing Systems and Networks: Bletchley Park Online Safety: Capturing Evidence |
| Summer 1 | Data Handling: Introduction To Data | Creating Media: Digital Imagery Online Safety: Always be Kind and Considerate |
Programming: ScratchJr Online Safety: It's My Choice |
Programming: Scratch Online Safety: Rules of Social Media Platforms |
Programming: Computational Thinking Online Safety: What is my #TechTimetable like? |
Programming: Crumble Online Safety: Online Bullying |
Creating Media: History of Computers Online Safety: Password Protection |
| Summer 2 | Programming: Programming Bee Bots | Data Handling: Introduction to Data Online Safety: Posting and Sharing Online |
Creating Media: Stop Motion Online Safety: Is it True? |
Creating Media: Video Trailers Online Safety: Sharing of Information |
Creating Media: Website Design Online Safety: What happens when I Search Online? |
Programming: Music Online Safety: Online Health |
Skills Showcase: Inventing a Product Online Safety: Think Before You Click |
