What does Computing look like at AHPS? (Intent)
At Avanti House Primary School, we want to prepare children for the future by helping them develop the skills and knowledge they need for our ever-changing digital world. Our Computing curriculum covers digital literacy, computer science, and information technology, giving children the confidence to use and understand technology safely and responsibly. Through fun and engaging lessons, we build their skills step by step, ensuring they feel confident and capable. Computing also sparks creativity and supports learning across other subjects, making it an exciting part of the curriculum. We aim to inspire children to embrace technology as a tool for learning and creativity.
How do we do this? (Implementation)
At Avanti House Primary School, we make Computing exciting and accessible with weekly lessons, using a curriculum based on the Teach Computing framework. This ensures children build essential skills in computer science, information technology, and digital literacy. Through hands-on learning, pupils develop their problem-solving abilities by coding, creating projects, and using technology confidently. We also use Discovery Education to teach block coding, allowing children to create their own games in a fun, visual way. By the end of their time with us, children will be confident, creative users of technology, ready to tackle the digital world and continue their learning journey.
What difference does it make? (Impact)
At Avanti House Primary School, we nurture children’s confidence and creativity in Computing, encouraging them to explore, solve problems, and develop their skills. We regularly check progress through pupil feedback, lesson observations, and skill reviews, ensuring learning is engaging and effective. By the time they leave us, children will feel enthusiastic and capable, using computational thinking to tackle challenges and create their own digital projects. They’ll understand both the opportunities and risks of technology, equipping them to use it safely and responsibly. Most importantly, they’ll transition to secondary school with a love for learning and a passion for Computing.
How to support your child at home.
- Encourage your child to explore block coding through online platforms like Discovery Education and Scratch, where they can create simple programmes and games.
- Discuss e-safety, emphasising the importance of staying safe online, keeping personal information private, and knowing how to report inappropriate content.
- Help your child understand data handling by talking about how information is collected, stored, and used.
- Encourage creativity by supporting them in making digital art, videos, or presentations, using different media to express themselves.
- Provide opportunities for your child to practise and develop their digital skills in a fun and engaging way.
