Computing at The Bay

At The Bay, computing forms part of the work we do in every subject, both in school and through home learning. We are a ‘Google School’ so all children in Key Stage 2 have their own Google account with access to the Google tools and Google classroom. This is used to ensure blended learning can take place. 

As a school, we use Chrome books and android tablets to facilitate computer access; key stage 1 classrooms have sets of 6 along with a bank that can be used for whole class sessions.

Intent

By the time they leave The Bay primary site, all children will have the computing skills to create content for a variety of scenarios, understand how computers work and know how to keep themselves safe  in relation to the online world. They will know how their computing knowledge links to the wider world and how it might help them as they progress through life, leading to high aspirations on and off the island.

Implementation

Computing is taught primarily through Purple Mash units. Where possible, the units allow children to create content linked to their learning experience.

These are the units planned for the school year 23/24. 

As the children progress through the school, skills are developed through the progression of the units. They will have the opportunity to develop their coding skills every  year. A discreet Online safety lesson  is taught at the beginning of every term  and keeping safe online is discussed throughout the year in computing and PSHE sessions as well as Internet Safety Day which takes place in February.

Impact

The impact of our computing curriculum will be shown through pupil achievement and pupil enjoyment. Most of their work will be completed and saved on Purple Mash, with examples being put in Learning Experience books. Our pupils will be assessed through teacher assessment, which will be recorded in our learning experience assessment overview document. We believe that good outcomes are measured in how well equipped pupils are to transfer their skills into other topics.

What children say about computing at The Bay;

“I have loved doing computing lessons this term – it has been fun creating new things.”

“I have really enjoyed being able to go home and use purple mash to show my mum what we have been doing in school.”

“I like using the iPads because they are fun and I really enjoyed the virtual escape room challenge as part of internet safety.”

“Sometimes coding can be quite challenging but we can use the teacher’s as an example.”

Online Safety Evening - March 2024

In March we held an Online Safety Information Evening for parents and carers. Click on the link below to read the documents shared. 

Click here to read the PowerpointClick here to read the Digital  Family Agreement 

 News

February 2023

Today was Internet Safety Day. Across the Primary school, pupils took part in activities to help them understand how to be safe on the internet and what to do if something goes wrong online. Our new cyber ambassadors helped to lead assemblies for the whole school, launching their 'worry box' and a competition for the whole school. They also mentioned a great game that can be played to help the pupils' understanding of online safety - cyber sprinters