Computing
At our school we want pupils to master technology and to enable them to be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology. Technology is everywhere and will play a pivotal part in students' lives. Therefore, we want to model and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely. We want our pupils to be creators not consumers and our broad curriculum encompassing computer science, information technology and digital literacy reflects this. We want our pupils to understand that there is always a choice with using technology and as a school we utilise technology (especially social media) to model positive use.
Building our knowledge in this subject will allow pupils to effectively demonstrate their learning through creative use of technology. Charles Baines will enable children to evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.
At Charles Baines, we want to be able to create a digital pathway that will enable all children to be able to use a range of devices to help them with all areas of their learning. When children leave us in Year 6, they need to be ready to dive into the world of technology, which has endless capabilities.
From an early age, pupils at Charles Baines will be exposed to digital learning, preparing them for a lifetime of technology. Children at Charles Baines are not only exposed to technology within the classroom, but they are also exposed to STEM trips to entice their excitement and the future of online learning.
Computing is also heavily linked into all other subjects throughout school, making the digital competence of the utmost importance.
Autumn
Barefoot Computing- Garlands Galore, Awesome Autumn, Leaf Labyrinth
Project Evolve - Self Image + Identity.
Barefoot Computing - Pumpkin Soup. Busy Bodies.
Project Evolve - Online relationships
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- Technology around us
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Digital painting
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- IT around us
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Digital photography
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- Connecting computers
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Stop-frame animation
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- The internet
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Audio production
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- Systems and searching
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Video production
Term 1 - Computing systems and networks
- Communication and collaboration
Term 2 - Creating Media
- Web page creation
Spring
Barefoot Computing - Look how we grow, Junk Scarecrows
Project Evolve -Online reputation
Barefoot Computing - Rabbit Run, Seed sequencing
Project Evolve - Online bullying
Term1 - Programming A
- Moving a robot
Term 2 - Data and information
- Grouping data
Term1 - Programming A
- Robot algorithms
Term 2 - Data and information
- Pictograms
Term1 - Programming A
- Sequencing sounds
Term 2 - Data and information
- Branching databases
Term1 - Programming A
- Repetition in shapes
Term 2 - Data and information
- Data logging
Term1 - Programming A
- Selection in physical computing
Term 2 - Data and information
- Flat file databases
Term1 - Programming A
- Variables in games
Term 2 - Data and information
- Introduction to spreadsheets
Summer
Barefoot Computing. -Boats Ahoy!
Project Evolve - Health + wellbeing
Barefoot Computing- Colour collections, Seaside Tangrams, Journeys
Project Evolve - Privacy/security
Term 1 - Creating media
- Digital writing
Term 2 - Programming B
- Programming animations
Term 1 - Creating media
- Digital music
Term 2 - Programming B
- Programming quizzes
Term 1 - Creating media
- Desktop publishing
Term 2 - Programming B
- Events and actions in programmes
Term 1 - Creating media
- Photo editing
Term 2 - Programming B
- Repetition in games
Term 1 - Creating media
- Introduction to vector graphics
Term 2 - Programming B
- Selection in quizzes
Term 1 - Creating media
- 3D modelling
Term 2 - Programming B
- Sensing movement
Using the microbit for primary to secondary transition
