COMPUTING & ONLINE SAFETY
Computing
A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science, and design and technology, and at Tarleton Community Primary we endeavour to equip our children with the skills they will need for a the future workplace. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through information and communication technology.
At Tarleton Community Primary we immerse the children in the use of Computing as much as possible through the use of our iPads, Chromebooks and Computing Suite. These high quality resources allow for robust cross-curricular links and we have found that their use elicits enthusiasm and engagement with learning from the children.
Curriculum
Our Computing lessons in school are delivered through the Purple Mash scheme of work. The units build up every year and e.g. demonstrate how to stay safe and behave appropriately online in an age-appropriate way. As a school we also take part in Safer Internet Day and with technology increasingly permeating all areas of our daily lives, through smart phones, tablets and televisions, staying safe whilst online is more important than ever.
Below, please find the year group Computing overviews.
| Name | Format | ||
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| Year 1 Overview.pdf | |||
| Year 2 Overview.pdf | |||
| Year 3 Overview.pdf | |||
| Year 4 Overview.pdf | |||
| Year 5 Overview.pdf | |||
| Year 6 Overview.pdf |
Online Safety
Safer Schools App
Whether you’re a mum, dad, carer, auntie, uncle, granny or grandpa, it’s important for you to understand what children are doing online, so you can help make them safer.
We are delighted to invite you to download our new ‘Safer Schools’ App’ provided by our school insurance provider Zurich Municipal.
Safeguarding children and young people is one of the most important issues facing parents, carers and those responsible for educating and empowering children and young people.
Safeguarding across the school community has become even more complex in the context of children’s access to technology and use of social media.
The Safer Schools App is designed for staff, parents/carers and pupils. It helps support and protect children by educating and empowering them at school and at home. Staff, parents/carers and pupils receive tailored content specific to their role. Pupils also receive different content depending on their year group.
Ready to make your children safer?
Download the Safer Schools App now!
e-Safety Ambassadors & e-Safety Committee
We are looking to elect e-Safety Ambassadors in school stay tuned!
These are the children who anyone can approach with an e-Safety issue and they will either give the answer or redirect the query to the right person. They will be helping Mr Glaister update information around school and with assemblies throughout the year.
To ensure that e-Safety works for our children in all areas of their lives we have created an e-Safety Committee made up of teachers, teaching assistants, governors, parents and children to discuss termly what we feel are the most pressing e-Safety concerns for all stakeholders in our school community.
Please find below the AUPs (Acceptable Use Policies). These documents are to ensure that your child uses the internet safely, responsibly and respectfully in school. In addition, please find the Purple Mash e-Safety skills progression showing how children's e-Safety knowledge and skills are added through as they go on their learning journey.
Please use the links below to find out more information about keeping safe online.
Lancashire Safeguarding Website
The Lancashire Grid for Learning parental information
Newsround advice and tips for staying safe online
Childline's page for online and mobile safety
Information from Safety net kids
Think U Know - full of information and fun games
Information for parents on Netsmartz
Social networking
Although there are many benefits to social networking, it can also be dangerous, as children are not always aware who they are talking to. Social networking sites do have age restrictions. As a school we use Facebook to share information with parents. Social networking sites have safety advice and have a report button, which should be used to report inappropriate use.
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| Social Media Library.pdf |
