Auriol Junior School
Computing Policy
“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. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are
taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work, and how to
put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and
understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs,
systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally
literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information
and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active
participants in a digital world.” (The National Curriculum 2014)
Aims
Children will
 Have good quality provision for learning and practising computing skills
 Understand where ICT is appropriate and where it is not
 Use software applications with increasing levels of aptitude
 Use ICT to communicate with a range of audiences
 Be selective when using Internet web sites for gathering information, realising the potential that
there is for harm as well as good
The School will
 Provide up to date equipment for the children to use, including computer hardware and
peripherals such as printers, a scanner, digital cameras and movie creators, data projectors,
interactive whiteboards, data logging equipment, Intel microscopes, video conferencing
 Provide a broad and balanced curriculum within National Curriculum guidelines
 Ensure that the school policy for equal opportunities is rigorously adhered to
 Plan work that is relevant and ensures continuity and progression
 Provide a secure environment for elearning
Teaching and Learning
The Auriol Junior School Teaching and Learning Policy underpins the school's aims in delivering any
aspect of the curriculum. There are some additional points, which must be raised in this policy as
having particular relevance to computing.
Opportunities will be provided for
 Problem solving
 Group and individual work
 Applying existing skills in all areas of the curriculum and developing new ones
 Computing clubs
 Evaluation of work
 Self-assessment
Equal Opportunities
As stated in the school Equal Opportunities Policy, we believe that all children have the right to
achieve their full potential, regardless of gender, race, culture, language, physical ability, special
needs or socio-economic status.
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Organisational Strategies
The Computing curriculum is based on the Scheme of Work published by Rising Stars as well as being
an important element of the ‘creative’ curriculum. As is a statutory requirement, computingis also
taught through all other NC subjects (with the exception of PE) as well as a discrete subject in its own
right. Computing opportunities are detailed on the medium term plans for each subject. Each class is
timetabled for 1 hour per week in the ICT suite where there is a pupil:computer ratio of 1:1 and there
is at least one computer in each classroom.
Progression and Continuity
The scheme of work provides challenges for the children which ensure progression in skills, concepts
and understanding. The Computing Leader monitors year group plans. There is a named member of
the school Governing Body with responsibility for computing who liaises with the subject leader with
respect to curriculum provision
Health and Safety
It is vital that children are aware of the health and safety issues. The school takes the following
action
 Children are never left unattended in the computer suite
 Children are taught the correct way to power up and power down a computer
 All electrical equipment undergoes an annual safety check
 Internet access is provided via an approved educational ISP which screens the world wide web
and filters out inappropriate material
 The school has an e-Safety policy which is strictly adhered to.
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
All pupils have their own user identity which remains with them throughout their time at Auriol. Any
files are saved to their own folder (called MyWork), which, in time, will give a record of the
development of ICT skills and progress that has been made. All pupils complete a self-assessment at
the end of each unit of work.
Progression in computing is reported to parents in the Annual Report.
The Role of the ICT Leader
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Ensure continuity and progression in the teaching and learning of computing
Monitor curriculum planning and delivery of lessons
Ensure provision of up to date equipment
Provide opportunities for in-service training
Keep teaching staff informed of developments in computing
Review and keep updated the Auriol ICT development plan
Liaise with the Technical Manager regarding technical and curriculum issues
Be responsible for the curriculum budget and expenditure
Review
This policy will be reviewed annually
Date approved by staff:
Date approved by the governing body:
Date to be reviewed:
Responsibility:
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Half Term 6 2015
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