Computing

At Stimpson Avenue Academy, we aim to ensure that all our children are confident and competent with using a range of hardware and software. Pupils will also become safe, conscientious and respectful digital citizens. 

We use Teach Computing, a curriculum from The National Centre for Computing Education. It covers a wide range of Computing Science skills as well as providing pupils with the skills and knowledge to become digitally literate.

There are 4 main areas of learning:

• Computing systems and networks - this covers networking, intranets, the Internet, email, social media, information technology, safe searching
• Creating media - this covers digital painting, digital audio, digital photography, video and editing, digital writing, digital music, animation, desktop publishing, vector graphics, 3D modelling 
• Programming - this covers using BeeBots, animation, algorithms, creating quizzes, sequencing sounds, events and actions, game creation, using sensors
• Data and Information - this covers databases, spreadsheets, data loggers, sensors, pictograms

Throughout the year, we deliver an assembly in each of the six terms, covering various aspects of online and e-safety. These are all based on a book selected by the EMAT Computing Leads. The children are then given tasks to complete based on the assembly and book. The themes and books used are:

There is a range of equipment available for all children to use, including: BeeBots, laptops, tablets, data loggers, recording equipment, Micro:Bits, and visualisers.