Computing

Subject Statement of Intent

The computing curriculum at Banks St. Stephen’s aims to progressively develop children’s skills in computing. This takes place through combining cross-curricular and computing-focused lessons. We aim to develop children’s computational thinking skills, knowledge of computer science concepts and application of digital literacy skills. Underpinning our approach is a commitment to the teaching of how to use technology safely and respectfully. Learning and teaching within the computing curriculum empowers children to become digitally confident in their daily lives which helps to prepare them to become independent users of technology beyond the classroom.

At Banks St Stephen’s CE Primary School, we believe that online safety is extremely important. To help children stay safe online, dedicated online safety lessons are taught alongside each half-termly computing unit. Online safety is also woven throughout the curriculum and reinforced through our PSHE lessons, ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to use technology responsibly and safely both in and out of school.

The links below will take you to a web page for your child’s year group, where you can find information about their learning in class for the relevant half term 

At Banks St Stephen’s CE Primary School, we believe that online safety is extremely important. To help children stay safe online, dedicated online safety lessons are taught alongside each half-termly computing unit. Online safety is also woven throughout the curriculum and reinforced through our PSHE lessons, ensuring that pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to use technology responsibly and safely both in and out of school.