Many children are now accessing devices within the very first years of life. Sadly this means that young children are now exposed to many risks associated with using devices. Are we doing enough to protect…
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Let’s code!
In our school children learn how to code from the very early stage. They play with Beebots in Nursery and Reception and use block coding in Years 1 to 6. Additionally, we have introduced Python…
Read MoreMicro:bits – coding in action!
Students in Computing Club have learned how to program and use Micro:bits. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light…
Read MoreWorld Password Day. Shall I guess your password?
Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work,…
Read MoreYear 5: Fun with Coding and Ukuleles
Blink and you’d miss it! This packed week in Year 5 went by in a flash. We had an amazing opportunity to take part in a coding workshop with the Institute of Imagination. Everyone got…
Read MoreYear 3: Computing Algorithms
This week in Year 3, pupils have been learning how to modify coded algorithms on scratch. Pupils focused on identifying input devices and also input blocks in their programs. They have also been focusing on…
Read MoreTechnology Open Morning with Danish Education Leaders
The school was able to highlight the vast array of technology used by pupils throughout the school on an Open Morning attended by 16 visiting Danish teachers and leaders, who were in town to visit…
Read MoreThe BETT Show!
Our Digital Leaders from years 5 and 6 had an incredible opportunity to visit the BETT show. It is a British Educational Training and Technology Show that is a global series of education…
Read MoreYear 3: Cracking Coding
This week in Computing pupils learned to create a dialogue using scratch. Pupils were learning useful broadcasting skills which allows their sprites to speak to each other and build a conversation. Pupils recognise that this…
Read MoreYear 4: Amazing adverts!
This week Year 4 had the opportunity to join the world of producing, marketing and editing when they were tasked with creating their own interesting video advertisements. Year 4 were joined by the team from…
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