Blackmoor Park
  Infant School
   & Kindergarten

We teach and apply computer skills through cross-curricular activities and experiences. The school has a robust Acceptable User Policy and Internet Policy. The school follows the DfE programmes of study for computing. The learning Platform is a rich and safe source of interesting courses and publications. The school teaches coding using Purple Mash as well as a variety of resources such as BeeBots.

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Key stage 1 - Pupils should be taught to:

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• understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

• create and debug simple programs

• use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs

• use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content

• recognise common uses of information technology beyond school

• use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private.