Computing
"There was a time when people felt the internet was another world, but now people realise it's a tool that we use in this world."
Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist.
We believe in Wanborough that a high-quality Computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with Mathematics, Science, and Design and Technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems.
Through the delivery of the PurpleMash scheme, pupils use computing to obtain a set of skills that undoubtedly will be required for the routines of life, for pleasure and for creativity in the future such as coding and digital literacy. The use of computers should be stimulating and motivating, and has an important role in promoting educational development, encouraging children’s thinking skills and facilitating collaborative learning. The ability to use computing effectively is a vital life skill in modern society. In conjunction to this, we use Project Evolve to educate our children in Online-Safety and how to be safe both online and offline.
Over recent years there has been a computing revolution in education, and computers are now an essential part of our society. Computers are used as tools to handle information and communicate. It is vital that all our pupils gain confidence and capability in using this technology, with a view to life-long learning. The use of computing can enhance and extend a child’s learning across the whole curriculum. Therefore, at Wanborough Primary School, computing is an integral part of the curriculum.
