At St John’s, we believe that technology is an integral part of everyday life. Our curriculum is designed to empower pupils to use a wide range of technologies creatively, safely and responsibily, ensuring they flourish as independent learners and responsible digital citizens.

Intent: Why We Teach Computing

We aim to provide a broad and rich spectrum of technological experiences. Our goal is for children to become autonomous users of computing technologies who gain genuine enjoyment from their digital activities.

 

• Digital Literacy: Developing competent end-users who can navigate the digital world.

• Critical Thinking: Using technology to extend resilience, problem-solving, and creativity.

• Global Citizenship: Understanding their role within a digital community and the wider global landscape.

• Accessibility: Ensuring the curriculum is inclusive and supports learning across all subjects.

Implementation:

Our curriculum follows the Islington Scheme of work and is built on a progressive framework of skills and knowledge. We focus on three core pillars: Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy. We utilise high-quality resources, including the DfE-funded Teach Computing curriculum (https://teachcomputing.org), LGFL (Busy Things & J2E) and Common Sense Media for online safety. 

 

Curriculum Overview:

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Skills Progression Map

 

Online Safety: Integrated into every half term using Common Sense Media to ensure pupils understand digital wellbeing and personal responsibility.

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Recording Progress: We use platforms like J2E and Google Classroom to record learning and demonstrate progress. 

Impact: The Result of Our Learning

The success of our computing curriculum is seen in the confidence and versatility of our pupils.

• Digital Portfolios: Evidence of learning is captured in online folders (J2E, Google Classroom, and Scratch) which showcase the progression of skills from Reception to Year 6.

• Responsive Teaching: Teachers use these portfolios to identify and revisit any knowledge gaps, ensuring all pupils make strong progress.

• Furture Readiness: By the time a pupil leaves St John’s, they are good digital citizens. They possess a sound knowledge of modern technologies and understand how to use them to enhance their own learning and future lives.

 

Online Safety Policy

Families Online Safety Booklet

 

Online Safety for Parents

As well as incorporating e-safety into the curriculum, we aim to have an e-safety workshop for parents each year to provide guidance on the various ways they can help their children to remain safe online. In addition, there are also some excellent sites to explore e-safety at home with your children. Use the links below to look at some of them.  

 

Parent Safe

Safer Internet Centre

Internet Matters

Childnet

Netware

Online Safety for Pupils:

Digiduck's Big Decision

Kidsmart - Smart Rules