This will form part of my collaborative project with two other students.
GPP Computing Lead Is computing taught throughout the school? If not, why? Where is it taught? Which year groups? Yes, EYFS planning is covered through early learning goals whilst KS1 and KS2 is covered through planning created in partnership with MGL, our ICT partners. Are all three areas taught with the correct time given to each? (50% CS, 20% IT and 30% DL) Yes, the planning has been created in order to ensure the correct balance is in place. Is the Computing lead specifically trained in Computing? No. What resources does the school have? List main apps/software and hardware. Laptops, desktops, iPads, Macs, Scratch, Audacity, Whiteboards, Visualisers, Lego Kits, Makey Makey kits. How does the school deal with e-safety? Each class covers a unit of e-safety during computing lessons. E-safety workshops take place. E-safety policy is in place and is regularly updated. How is computing integrated with the rest of the curriculum (core and foundation)? e.g. whiteboard use, iPads, ICT design, robots, websites, search engines. Use of iPads - strong cross-curricular usage. How is computing delivered to ensure all students are engaged and targeted? Through the level of challenge planned by teachers into each lesson, plus the range of resources available. Does the school have a clear commitment to computing and its role as a key skill? Yes, although this is not always clear due to other priorities. What new applications/innovations have been brought in recently? Art Rage - powerful digital media app. Are teachers enthusiastic about IT? Is there a specialist teacher? Are teacher confident? With all three areas (CS, IT and DL)? Enthusiasm and confidence are mixed across the school. Does the school have a social media policy for staff? Can you summarise it? Yes, basically outlines security settings, whistleblowing and lines of responsibility. Would you agree that students -
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