The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:

• can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation 

• can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems

• can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems

• are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology (e-safety)

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E-safety refers to the way in which children and adults communicate using the internet. In an internet based world where we almost solely rely on this for our communication; it is important for children to learn how to use the internet:

• safely by keeping personal information safe

• respectfully when communicating to others

• responsibly by recognising acceptable and unacceptable behaviours

• cautiously and know when and how to report concerns about content and contact.

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How can you help your child at home?

You can help your child at home in various ways:

• Staying unto date with e-safety newsletters on this page

• Reminding children to communicate online in the same way they would in person

• Helping them to identify acceptable content and contact and who to report to if they find something that concerns them.