For all children to be - aware of how to stay safe online and use technology effectively and responsibly - versatile, confident and skilled to use technology to support their learning creatively - able to use a wide range of technology to express themselves and communicate digitally - adaptable and responsive users of technology.
Structured learning experiences with a clear balance of skill development in three strands of learning:
○ Multimedia- still text & images; creating images; moving text & images - video; animation and presentation; sound - see also music overview
○ Handling Data- research/internet, databases, presenting and calculating data
○ Programming - manipulating software; manipulating hardware- see also Design Technology overview
○ Technology in our Lives-
○ Online safety- on-going modelling and talking about safe and responsible use of technology, with one discrete lesson at the start of each half term.
● Online safety taught half termly with ongoing reinforcement in safe all uses of technology - see online safety overview
● Range of technology platforms used to allow versatility of technology application
● Constant review to maximize use of latest technology, applications, systems
● Specialist teaching used for some more technical aspects of the computing curriculum and to support non-specialists subject knowledge
Children who are identified as working below ARE may have specific needs which contribute to their difficulty in this area. Where needs are specifically related to a Special Educational Need or Disability, specific and targeted support will be outlined and reviewed through the child’s EHCP and/ or Pupil Progress Meetings; elements of which may be recommended by external agencies.
It is also important to recognise that children identified as having SEND may not always be the least able in History and could excel in the subject. Pupil’s attainment will be assessed in a subject-specific manner and based on their strengths rather than barriers