Intent

At Stewart Fleming, we endeavour to give children the tools necessary to become active participants in the modern world. We aim to equip the children with up-to-date and informative digital knowledge by using the subjects taught alongside the International Primary Curriculum, whilst using the NCCE computing scheme of work. At the forefront of all Computing lessons is E-Safety. We teach the children to use technology safely and respectfully, including what steps to take if they are unsure about online content. Whilst the children are being taught to use technology purposefully, they are encouraged to apply the use of logical reasoning in order to decode and create digital content. Throughout their time at Stewart Fleming, the children will have the opportunity to create and detect errors within their own algorithms and programmes, as well as use a variety of software to collect, analyse, evaluate and present data and information. They will become effective computational thinkers with confidence using a wide range of software and hardware. Implementation

We have a wide range of resources to support the children’s learning.

• A computing suite with 30 computers.
• BeeBots, BlueBots and Roamers
• Micro:Bits
• Crumble Controllers
• 50+ iPad’s
• 100+ laptops
• 15 MacBooks
• Headphones
• 3D printer
• Now Press Play Headphones

At Stewart Fleming, curriculum coverage and progression are planned through a series of different units which build upon each other year on year.  Lessons follow the NCCE scheme of work which provides six units per year group and are then broken down into weekly differentiated sessions.  Children are able to apply and enhance their skills during their weekly Computing sessions. The Kapow E-Safety scheme is used to supplement the children’s E-Safety lessons and ensures full coverage of keeping children safe when online. 

Regular assessment of progress is made through observations and evidence. Key objectives to be assessed are taken from the National Curriculum to assess Computing each ½ term.  The school uses the Kapow E-Safety scheme to deliver E-Safety to the children at the start of each half term and then uses the NCCE scheme to ensure full national curriculum coverage.  Assessing Computing is an integral part of teaching & learning and key to good practice. 

We assess the children’s work in Computing by making informal judgments as we observe the children during lessons. Once the children complete a unit of work, we make a summary judgment of the work for each pupil as to whether they have yet to obtain, obtained or exceeded the expectations of the unit.

Online Safety
The development of the Online Safety policy ensures a robust approach to safeguarding children and staff in using the Internet safely and responsibly. The detailed policy is in line with Government Guidance and provides an aide memoire to all stakeholders about the use of e-mail, dangers of cyber bullying and the robust permissions required to safeguard children.