1. William Ransom Primary School Computing at Key Stage One

2. Contents Internet safety What we teach in Computing for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Different kinds of Computing What you can do to help

3. Internet safety We start with esafety lessons. In KS1 we do talk to the children in general terms about staying safe on computers – never sharing information, telling an adult if they are not sure about something they have seen – when we are using the internet. If they complete a Google search – for a picture perhaps – the teacher will be present and will have checked the searches before (i.e. elephants) In Key Stage 2 this is covered in more detail. Please re-enforce these messages at home.

4. Internet safety At KS1 we often use Espresso. If the internet is used we have always visited the site before to check for pop-ups etc. The school firewall is very thorough and regularly maintained and updated. Children are not left unsupervised.

5. Why is Computing so important? It is now considered a Core subject in schools The introduction of the 2014 National Curriculum saw a change in the name and also in the focus of the subject. Much more cross curricular.

6. Coding Espresso coding AlgorithmsDe-bugging Strongly game based Relating to real life Bee-botsHopscotch

7. Computing in Reception Keyboard Skills: Logging on – 15ESMITH Recognition of capitals and lower case Use of space bar Use of shift to type capital letters Use of backspace

8. Computing in Reception Mouse Control: To hold the mouse correctly To move the mouse To hold the mouse still when clicking To double click to open programs, select icons etc

9. Computing in Reception Art programs: we use a programme called Colour Magic. We teach the children the different icons and when and how to use them appropriately- paint brush pencil fill can spray shapes and lines stamp and text

10. Computing in Reception  Play games  Practice phonics  Reading  Maths

11. Computing in Year 1 Keyboard Familiarity: Type short pieces of text Ability to change font and size To use and name the backspace key To use the arrow keys to move the cursor To use the shift and return keys and the space bar

12. Computing in Year 1 Mouse Control To open, save and print work To drag things on the screen To highlight text

13. Computing in Year 1 Graphic Representation and Information: Organise and classify information Know that information is easier when recorded in graphs and tables

14. Computing in Year 1 Children also learn how to put pictures into text using clip art. They learn how to choose an image and re-size it to fit the document.

15. Computing in Year 2 Communicating information using text: Revise names and uses of keys Accurate mouse control Names and uses of icons – undo, print, save as etc Develop speed and accuracy – use of both hands when typing

16. Computing in Year 2 Using the Internet: Negotiating a website – using the back tool, hyperlinks etc www.wransom.herts.sch.uk Finding information and researching – use of Espresso (intranet) Develop information finding skills including use of databases

17. Computing in Year 2 Children develop their ability to display data on graphs and to use and interpret these. Links with Computing are made across the curriculum – i.e. designing book covers.

18. What do we use? Digital cameras Flip video cameras…allowing instant playback Elmo – visualiser…allowing demonstrations on the Whiteboard New ITVs with new software Websites for other subjects Bee-bots

19. Computing for grown-ups too! We have an excellent website which is regularly updated with school information, work, events and pictures We have a Twitter account, with regular helpful tweets

20. Computing at home Instil confidence Work with them Talk about what they are doing Let them experiment Capitalise on their interests

21. Computing at home Particular skills to reinforce at home: Word processing skills Accurate clicking Familiarity with main icons

22. Computing at home Encourage use of all ICT: Tablets Mp3 players Digital camera Programmable toys (eg robots) Remote controls Please make sure they share (or have a timetable)

23. Resources Websites: www.cbeebies.co.uk www.wransom.herts.sch.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/games www.topmarks.co.uk/EducationalGames.aspxwww.topmarks.co.uk/EducationalGames.aspx. www.topmarks.co.uk/EducationalGames.aspx www.mymaths.co.uk www.barclayscodeplayground.co.uk