Computing

Computing Intent

The intent is to equip every pupil with the computational thinking, confidence, and creativity to thrive in an increasingly digital world. To foster discerning, responsible, and capable digital citizens who can not only use technology but also understand and shape it. Children will leave with key skills in touch typing, office-based skills, and knowledge in creative media. They will be responsible digital citizens with a growing knowledge of AI and how it will effect future jobs and skills.

Progression in Computing

Computing Inclusivity and Wider Opportunities

Computing and technology runs through the Pinner Wood curriculum and enrichment at the school including the use of:

• Now Press Play​

• Chrome Books in Year 5 and 6​

• Computing Club – Each half term (Y4/5/6)​

• Digital Leaders – train up those interested in Computing to lead a lunch time club in Year 1 and 2​

• Student Subject Leader​

• BETT Show visit​

• VR Workshops​

• Safer Internet Day​

• STEAM Week​

• Outside STEM club providers​

Online Safety

We strongly believe that we need to educate children how to use technology so they are able to develop their skills and access their benefits, with that comes a responsibility of teaching children how to be safe when online. We feel this message is strongest when both home and school work together. During our lessons, we always reinforce the message of staying safe online and show our children how to make sure that they are safe and stay safe. Our internal school systems are monitored with systems in place to help protect children.

More information is available on our online safety page.

Google School

Pinner Wood is on a journey to become a Google School. This involves all children having their own device they can use to access learning and complete activities. We believe this will really support our children's computer skills including accessing documents and emails, navigating a mouse and keyboard and preparing them for the modern day expectations of digital literacy. We will continue to update you on our Google School journey.