Computing / IT Intent
At Giles Brook School we are constantly striving to ensure our children gain a broad and balanced curriculum and strongly believe that computing plays a vital role within this. As a school we endeavour to make our children successful users of a range of Information Technology so they can embrace the social, cultural and economic opportunities that instant global communication offers. Computing is highly valued and recognised as playing a fundamental role in our children’s education now and in their future. As a school we recognise that online safety is a priority and it is therefore embedded in our curriculum. We follow the National Curriculum which ensures our children:-
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We teach computing discreetly and in a cross curricular manner including extra curricular opportunities - to ensure the children have the opportunity to reinforce, challenge and extend their learning.
We have always appreciated how IT can enrich our curriculum and children’s lives and have an incredible IT technician who is able to ensure our IT needs are met. Our digital leaders make confident use of the technology available; leading and supporting others and taking on new challenges themselves. As a school we continuously evaluate our technology and aspire to provide our children with access to a range of computing technology.
We have always appreciated how IT can enrich our curriculum and children’s lives and have an incredible IT technician who is able to ensure our IT needs are met. Our digital leaders make confident use of the technology available; leading and supporting others and taking on new challenges themselves. As a school we continuously evaluate our technology and aspire to provide our children with access to a range of computing technology.