Computing and Online safety
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| Computing & Online Safety Curriculum Overview.pdf | Download |
The Computing National Curriculum is split into three discrete areas;
- Computer Science
- Digital literacy
- Information Technology
In Key Stage one Computing is part of the cross curricular curriculum. In computing, the children will learn to:
- Understand and use algorithms.
- Write and test simple test instructions.
- Use logical reasoning to make predictions.
- Organise, store, retrieve and manipulate data.
- Communicate online safety and respectfully.
- Recognise uses of information technology outside of school
Online Safety
As part of the Computing curriculum we teach the children about how to keep safe while using the internet and using different technological devices. We use the Think you know website and resources which are suitable for younger children.
The children are taught to;
- Check – check with an adult that it’s ok to use a computer or iPad.
- Ask – Ask an adult if you are not sure about anything that you see while using the internet or if you want to use a new program or app.
- Tell – Tell an adult if you are upset by something you see while using the internet.
Ofcom research in 2016 showed that almost 40% of 3-4 year olds and two thirds of 5-7year olds go online. There are real advantages in making sure that children are supported in their internet use right from the start.
Childnet has a useful guide for parents of young children to help them think about the issues involved.
http://www.childnet.com/parents-and-carers
The NSPCC has lots of advice for parents including Being Share Aware, Minecraft Safety advice and how to stay safe using Apps. The information can be found here:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/search/?query=esafety%20parents
NSPCC Keeping children safe online guide for parents
Parents can check out a guide to social media, apps and games here:
Netaware: a guide to social networks, apps and games
Parents Online Safety Helpline (NSPCC)
Parents can contact the free NSPCC Online Safety Helpline with questions about parental controls or concerns about a social network their children are using on 08088005002.
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has created a resource to help parents and carers understand the risks of 'self-generated child sexual abuse imagery' using the acronym 'TALK'.
To find out more, go to https://talk.iwf.org.uk/
See safeguarding page for more information.
See the Online Safety presentation for parents for useful information about Online Safety
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