Computing Leader: Mr Harrison

Computers are not just for computing at St Margaret's CEVAP School. We expect all children to be regularly using a range of up to date technology to enhance and support their learning across the curriculum. Children are required to use some form of technology termly and to type one piece of text on the computer each term. This requirement is slightly different for EYFS classes, but the use of technology is very much encouraged and supported. This will allow the children to begin to practise and embed the skills they learn in their computing lessons to other areas of the curriculum. It is vitally important that children are taught how to use technology and computers safely and make use of an E-Safety curriculum that is adapted to the specific needs of the children in each class. Teachers have license to adapt and teach the content when they feel it is needed and keep abreast of new apps, platforms and games that their classes are using. 

I have been on an incredible learning journey since taking on the role of Computing Curriculum Coordinator and feel truly inspired and excited about the future of Computing at our school.

Rationale

We want our children to leave St Margaret’s with the tools, skills and knowledge to safely interact and engage with an increasingly digital world and to aspire to use technology as a positive resource for themselves and their communities.