Computing
Computing at Hawthorne
'Coding the Future, One Lesson at a Time'
At Hawthorne Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything that we do. Our school values underpin all that we do, putting children at the heart of every decision:
Aspiration – Celebrating Diversity – Creativity – Confidence – Enjoyment – Honesty – Perseverance – Pride – Respect - Responsibility
Every day, we aim to live together harmoniously, laugh a lot and learn. We champion every child to have the knowledge, confidence, and aspiration to become the best version of themselves so that they can make a positive contribution in an ever-changing world.
Our curriculum is both knowledge rich and experiential, which has been carefully designed and developed, reflective of the needs and interests of all our children. Equipping our children with the skills which will support them on their next stage in education and the wider world.
Our principles are: REAL
R -Rich Vocabulary
E – Experiential
A – Aspiration
L – Life Skills
Computing is at the forefront for the next stage our childrens' education and being successful in the wider world.
Rich Vocabulary
Through exposure to technical vocabulary and explicit teaching, our children build and develop their technical vocabulary.
Experiential
Our children will be provided with ‘real’, memorable experiences, through purposeful learning. They will be provided with opportunities that enable them to move beyond their lived experiences, further developing their cultural capital, by using a range of technology that they may not have access to at home.
Aspiration
Our children will hold high aspirations for themselves, and the local community. They will understand the importance of not giving up and demonstrate resilience when faced with difficulties; knowing the importance of striving for our goals. They will be prepared for the next stage of their journey and be equipped to make choices about their future aspirations. By teaching computing every week, our children aspire to develop their skills and build their knowledge ready for computing at secondary school.
Life Skills
Our children will be equipped with the life skills to enable them to make choices that will keep them safe in the wider world. They will make a positive contribution to and be for prepared for life in the modern world. They are exposed to how to be a responsible digital citizen and the impact being positive and aware can have on them. They build their digital literacy skills so that they’re competent using technology effectively and efficiently.
Key Knowledge Progression Documentation
Computing Subject Map
Digital Leaders
Digital Leaders are led by themselves and Mr Jenkins
At Hawthorne, we recognise that technology is the future and will continue to thrive. Therefore, we must embrace it and teach others about it.
Our role:
- Maintain technology in school.
- Create a digital tour of our school.
- Accept that technology is better than us.
- Maintain this website
- Promote e-safety.