Computing

At Lady Boswell’s, our vision is that  all children will have the vital life-skills in computing as a foundation for their continuing education and life beyond.  Through teaching Computing, we equip children to participate in a rapidly changing world, where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by technology. We enable them to  develop a positive sense of self and well-being; confident to make the right choices in order to keep themselves safe online. At the same time, we strive for children to be responsible and tolerant global citizens. Part of this includes developing their resilience and resourcefulness to use the internet  and IT skills in a positive, efficient way.

We  place a strong focus on developing the skills necessary for children to be able to use information in an effective way. We aim to develop children to be effective communicators and collaborators. We also want them to be creative and confident problem solvers when it comes to  developing their competence to use and apply computer science learning, core ICT skills, and digital literacy skills.

Our current Computing scheme aims to instill a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to develop pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers. Tinkering with software and programs forms a part of the ethos of the scheme as we want to develop pupils’ confidence when encountering new technology, which is a vital skill in the ever evolving and changing landscape of technology.