Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
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Computing
Computing
At Fermor, we recognise the important role computing has in preparing all young people to take part in a rapidly developing society where both work and leisure require a good level of computer knowledge.
Following the National Curriculum guidelines, our computing curriculum is based around the following core strands:
Information Technology - The use of computers to create, process, store and exchange all kinds of electronic data and information.
Digital Literacy – The ability to find, evaluate and clearly communicate information through typing and other media on a range of digital platforms.
Computer Science – The ability to design new software, solve computing problems and develop different ways to use technology.
Sir Henry Fermor School: Whole School, Computing Overview
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
Focus | E-safety | Information Technology | Coding: | Digital Literacy: | Computer Science: | Coding: |
Year 1 | Using the internet safely | Using a computer/device | Programming devices (Beebots) | Finding images using the web | Using digital paint software | Espresso Coding |
Year 2 | Staying safe on the internet | Using a computer/device | Espresso Coding | Researching a topic | Taking and using photos | Espresso Coding |
Year 3 | Sharing information online | Using a computer/device | Espresso Coding | Explore a topic with research and collaboration | Recording and editing videos | Espresso Coding |
Year 4 | Identifying false information | Using and evaluating online resources | Espresso Coding | Producing digital music | Creating a digital presentation | Espresso Coding |
Year 5 | Accessing websites safely and using passwords | Digital Literacy: Researching and presenting information | Espresso Coding | Sharing experiences and opinions (blogging) | Introduction to using green screening | Espresso Coding |
Year 6 | Posting information and cyber bullying | Digital Literacy: Researching and presenting information | Espresso Coding | Arranging and publishing information | Green screen project
| Espresso Coding |
E-Safety
Within our computing curriculum, we teach e-safety through discrete lessons at the start of the school year and within our other computing units.
As a school, we have a long tradition of participating in the annual Safer Internet Day, which this academic year falls on Tuesday 8th February 2022. During this national event, schools dedicate a whole day to celebrating the opportunities given to us by modern technology and the internet, while raising awareness of how to access these safely.
