Computing

The computing curriculum at Great Oldbury is designed to progressively develop children's skills in Computing. We aim to develop children’s computational thinking skills, their knowledge of computer science concepts and their application of digital literacy skills.

We teach a curriculum that enables children to become practical and effective users of technology. Children frequently revisit core skills in a range of contexts and allowing them to continually practice and improve upon the skills they learn. Our children use technology to create digital content and to communicate their ideas in a wide range of contexts. They analyse problems and have practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve those problems. They are able to use a variety of computer software and coding programmes as well as developing computational skills such as logic, algorithms and data representation. The school provides pupils with access to a wide range of devices, including laptops, iPads and Bee-Bots.

With technology playing such a significant role in society today, it is vital that we teach children to become safe and effective digital citizens. At Great Oldbury we are committed to teaching children how to use technology safely and with respect for others in order to prepare them to become confident, independent users of technology.

COMPUTING CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

gla computing overview 23 24.pdf

E-SAFETY AT GREAT OLDBURY

An important thread of ESafety runs through all learning linked with technology and being online.  Children at Great Oldbury use the Internet on a regular basis as part of their learning. Technology enhances learning, and we at Great Oldbury want to ensure pupils get the most from it, by encouraging behaviour online which falls in sync with our value of responsibility. 

In school, we use a filtering system to prevent children accessing inappropriate sites. We also have regular ESafety assemblies and lesson-starters to remind children of the importance of keeping themselves safe online.  The Super CAT (Check Ask Tell) approach used across all GLA schools is well embedded at Great Oldbury, where children are taught what actions they can take to keep themselves safe online.

We have a further page on our website dedicated to ESafety available here.