Computers, digital devices and internet access are becoming ever more essential for daily life. Therefore at The Colleton, we want to model to and educate our pupils on how to use technology positively, responsibly and safely. We believe that by allowing children to experience the broadest possible range of equipment we are giving them the best possible grounding for their futures in an increasingly digital world. From Foundation up to Older Team, we provide opportunities for our children explore the computing themes of:
We recognise that technology can allow pupils to share their learning in creative ways. We want our pupils to be sensitive and respectful when presenting themselves online and we have a robust code of conduct in place for e-safety throughout school that allows our pupils to use devices independently with the knowledge of how to behave if an uncomfortable situation were to arise. We ensure that staff in school model positive the use of technology, including the use of social media where appropriate to celebrate individuals’ effort and notable school events.
We aim to:
Our children love using our digital devices and look forward developing their computing skills. We endeavour to make this as natural as possible by embedding technology into the curriculum wherever we can and investing in new and innovative technology to complement and enhance our curriculum. We currently use Chromebooks and iPads throughout school and we have VR Headsets to bring learning to life, with a 360° camera so we can create our own virtual content!