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Sandown School

Computing

At Sandown School, we have high expectations for our pupils in all subjects and areas of the curriculum, and computing is no exception. Technology surrounds us and is becoming an increasingly more integral part of our day to day lives. 

 At Sandown, we encourage children to enjoy and value technology, whilst feeling confident in how to use it as safe and proficient users. They become confident with using a range of technology for a range of purposes. They become confident and critical problem solvers. They become confident learners and individuals. We believe that our curriculum embeds the confidence, understanding and skills required for future development in their next stages of education and beyond. Our curriculum is under regular review, including through pupil and staff feedback to ensure that we offer the best computing curriculum that we can for our school.

 

Year group 

Term 1 

Term 2 

Term 3 

Term 4 

Term 5 

Term 6 

R 

People who help us 

Exploring technology 

Design 

Being safe online 

 

Coding  

 

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1 

Unit A: 
computing systems and networks- technology around us 

Unit B: 

Creating media- digital painting  

Unit D:  
programming A- Moving a robot 

 

Unit C:  

 Data and information- grouping data 

Unit E:  

Creating media – 

Digital writing  

Unit F:  
Programming B- programming animations  

2 

Unit A: 
Computing systems and networks – IT around us 

Unit B: 
Creating media- Digital Photography 

Unit C: 
Programming A- Robot algorithms  

Unit D: 
Data and Information- Pictograms  

 

Unit E:  

Creating media- Digital music  

Unit F:  
Programming B- Programming quizzes 

3 

Unit A: 

Computing systems and networks- Connecting computers  

Unit B: 
Creating media- Stop frame animation 

Unit C: 
Programming A- Sequencing sounds 

Unit D: 
Data and information- Branching Databases  

Unit E: 
creating media- Desktop publishing  

Unit F: 

 Programming B-Events and actions in programs  

4 

Unit A: 
computing systems and networks- The internet  

Unit B:  

Creating media- audio production 

Unit C: 
Programming A- Repetition in shapes  

Unit D: 

Data and information- Data logging  

Unit E: 
Creating media- Photo editing  

Unit F: 
Programming B- Repetition in games  

5 

Unit A: 

Computing systems and networks- systems and searching 

 

Unit B: 

Creating media  

Video production 

 

Unit C: 
Programming A- 

Selection in physical computing 

  

Unit D: 
Data and information  

Flat file databases  

 

Unit E: 

Creating media- 

Introduction to vector graphics  
 

Unit F: 
Programming B- Selection in quizzes  

 

6 

Unit A: 

Computing systems and networks- Communication and collaboration  

Unit B: 

Creating media- Web page creation  

Unit C: 

Programming A- Variables in games 

 

Unit D:  

Data and information- introduction to spreadsheets  

Unit E: 

Creating media- 3D modelling  

Unit F:   

Programming B- Sensing movement  

 

Progression in ComputingProgression in Online SafetyComputing Knowledge

Computing Policy

Computing (ID 1012)

 

 

  • Animation

    Animation

    Animation at Sandown School

    Animation enables students to explore their creativity while learning valuable skills. Our animation classes focus on the concept of "stop-go" animation, using videos and LEGO to bring their imaginations to life.

    Through our animation program, children will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of storytelling, character development, and visual communication.

    At Sandown School, we believe that animation not only entertains but also stimulates critical thinking and nurtures imagination.

    Year 4 really enjoyed their animation unit. The children were very creative using the stop motion software to create fantastic animations - well done everyone!

  • Safer Internet Day

    Safer Internet Day

    We spent the day exploring technology, both old and new, discussing how technology design can influence peoples choices.

    We spoke about how games or app companies use persuasive design to change and influence our thoughts and behaviours.

    There was great discussion by all. From this, we discussed how we can avoid these persuasive techniques and how we can stay safe online.

    We spoke about how to stay safe and what to do when things go wrong. We looked at how technology has changed and how we can safely use it.

    We learned about artificial intelligence and the positives and negatives. We then debated whether or not AI is a friend or a foe.

    Year R got involved too by listening to Chicken Clicking

    They discussed how important it is to not tell anyone online their age and name, and to never go and meet anyone they do not know. As in the story the chicken believes she is going to meet another chick, but it is actually Mr Fox pretending to be a chicken.

  • I Belong Workshop

    I Belong Workshop

    Today we had a fantastic day at Canterbury Christ Church University attending the I Belong workshop. The children had amazing fun using the micro bits to program the neo pixels to produce lots of different colours. We then put the micro bit and neo lights into a box and used motion to change the colour of the lights.

 

 

 

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