Computing
Our broad, inspiring and ambitious curriculum is designed to develop confident, happy and curious individuals who flourish through perseverance and a love of learning. This reflects our vision of ‘where we all belong, believe in ourselves and others, and build for our future.’
At Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School computing is taught through a variety of resources which focuses on programming, multimedia, data handling and use of a computer skills. There is also reference made to technology in our lives and E-safety is taught termly. Where possible, computing is linked to the 'big question' for the term.
Our computing curriculum intent:
Children must have an acute understanding of how to stay safe online.
A wide variety of curriculum subjects are linked and taught through computing, equipping pupils with twenty-first century skills to thrive in their future and achieve life success.
To empower children to become fluent in the use of a variety of technology and be capable in computational thinking.
Computing knowledge and skills progression
Lucky Us! (17.11.23)
As a school, we are incredibly lucky to have been given thirty new Micro:bits. This will really allow more opportunities to use these incredible programming devices in more classes and, therefore, more of our children will experience this new technology.
Code Club - Summer Fete Advert
In Code Club this term, they have opted to create an animation using Scratch to advertise our up coming Summer Fete on Friday 7th July 2-6pm. They have done this using the the block coding to create algorithms that carry out their desired outcome. Take a look at the final product.
Code Club Summer Fete-2.mp4
Code Club - Easter Story told through a Micro:bit
This term in Code Club, children have been using the Micro:bits. With the guidance of Norman, they have programmed the LED screen on a Micro:bit to tell the Easter Story. Take a look at their final outcome. Happy Easter!
Code Club - Story Of Easter on a Micro_bit.mp4
Merry Christmas from Code Club!
Code Club have made an animated Christmas card for our families. Thank you to Norman from all your support this term.