Computing
Learning Through Computing at Greenleas
At Greenleas, we prepare our learners for life in an increasingly digital world by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to use technology confidently, creatively, responsibly and safely. Computing and digital technology are central to modern communication, learning and future employment, and our curriculum ensures pupils develop the skills needed to participate successfully in an ever-changing technological society.
Through our Computing curriculum, pupils learn to become digitally literate users of technology, computational thinkers and creative problem-solvers. We recognise that technology can enhance collaboration, communication, creativity and inclusion for all learners. We also teach children to use technology safely, respectfully, ethically and critically, understanding both the opportunities and risks presented by online environments, digital media and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Using Purple Mash and a range of additional digital resources, pupils revisit and build upon key knowledge and skills throughout their time at Greenleas through a progressive mixed-age curriculum. Our mixed-age Computing curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure progression in knowledge and skills through revisiting key concepts in different contexts across Cycle A and Cycle B planning. Computing supports creativity, independence and cross-curricular learning, enabling children to apply their skills meaningfully across the wider curriculum.
Technology is embedded throughout our school and plays an important role in pupils’ learning and daily lives. Therefore, we aim to model and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely. We recognise that education is the most effective way to support children in understanding how to navigate the digital world safely, make informed choices and develop healthy online behaviours.
Our Computing curriculum focuses on the progression of skills within digital literacy, computer science and information technology to ensure that children become confident and competent users of technology. These areas are continually revisited through a range of meaningful learning opportunities so that knowledge is embedded and skills are successfully developed over time. We aim for all pupils to leave Greenleas equipped with the skills needed to communicate, collaborate, create and problem-solve effectively in a rapidly changing digital world.
Curriculum Aims
Provide an engaging, inclusive, relevant and challenging Computing curriculum for all pupils.
Develop confident, creative and responsible users of technology.
Teach pupils to understand how digital systems work and how to apply computational thinking to solve problems.
Equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to use technology safely, respectfully, ethically and responsibly.
Support pupils in becoming digitally literate citizens who can critically evaluate online content, communication and information.
Develop understanding of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital media.
Encourage creativity, collaboration and independence through the purposeful use of technology across the curriculum.
Ensure pupils experience a wide range of hardware, software and unplugged learning opportunities.
Teach pupils to understand how information and data should be used, shared and stored safely and responsibly.
Equip pupils with skills, strategies and knowledge that will enable them to benefit from the online world whilst minimising risk to themselves and others.
Promote resilience, problem-solving, reflective learning and a positive ‘can do’ attitude when using technology.
Strengthen home-school communication and online safety awareness through effective use of digital platforms and resources.
Exceed the minimum government recommended and statutory guidance for Computing and online safety.
Safeguarding – Online Safety
Online safety is of the highest importance at Greenleas Primary School. We ensure that children and staff understand how to keep themselves safe when navigating the digital world. This is achieved through:
A relevant and up-to-date online safety curriculum which is progressive from Early Years to the end of Year 6.
Teaching pupils to navigate online spaces safely and critically, including understanding privacy, respectful communication, misinformation, digital wellbeing and age-appropriate use of emerging technologies.
Through our home-school links and communication channels, parents are kept informed about relevant online safety matters, policies and agreements, and know who to contact at school if they have concerns.
Policies and procedures which ensure confidential information is stored and managed securely.
An online safety curriculum that is threaded throughout all areas of school life and embedded within the wider curriculum.
Training for staff that is relevant, up to date and positively impacts pupils’ safety and wellbeing.
Swift and appropriate responses to online safety incidents and concerns.
Effective filtering and monitoring systems for all online access within school.
Promoting positive digital citizenship so that pupils understand the importance of respectful, responsible and safe behaviour online.