ICT Policy
ICT Policy
Our Vision
Through a positive caring environment, we provide the opportunity for every child to reach their full
potential. We embrace Christian values and ensure all children are ready for their next steps.
Introduction
The use of information and communication technology is an integral part of the national curriculum and is
a key skill for everyday life. computers, tablets, programmable robots, digital and video cameras are a few
of the tools that can be used to acquire, organise, store, manipulate, interpret, communicate and present
information. At Hartpury CofE Primary School we recognise that pupils are entitled to quality hardware
and software and a structured and progressive approach to the learning of the skills needed to enable them
to use it effectively. The purpose of this policy is to state how the school intends to make this provision.
Aims
The school’s aims are to:
provide a relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum for ICT and computing for all pupils;
meet the requirements of the national curriculum programmes of study for ICT and computing;
use ICT and computing as a tool to enhance learning throughout the curriculum;
to respond to new developments in technology;
to equip pupils with the confidence and capability to use ICT and computing throughout their later
life;
to develop the understanding of how to use ICT and computing safely and responsibly.
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
can understand and apply the fundamental principles of computer science, including logic,
algorithms, data representation, and communication;
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;
Rationale
The school believes that ICT and computing:
Objectives
EYFS
It is important in the foundation stage to give children a broad, play-based experience of ICT in a range of
contexts, including outdoor play. ICT is not just about computers. Early years learning environments
should feature ICT scenarios based on experience in the real world, such as in role play. Children gain
confidence, control and language skills through opportunities to ‘paint’ on the whiteboard or drive a
remote-controlled toy. Recording devices can support children to develop their communication skills. This
is particular useful with children who have English as an additional language.
By the end of key stage 1 pupils should be taught to:
that programs execute by following a sequence of instructions
design and write programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating
physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts use sequence, selection,
and repetition in programs;
work with variables and various forms of input and output; generate appropriate inputs and
predicted outputs to test programs and use logical reasoning to explain how a simple algorithm
works and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs understand computer networks
including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world-wide web; and
the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration; describe how internet search
engines find and store data; use search engines effectively; be discerning in evaluating digital
content; respect individuals and intellectual property; use technology responsibly, securely and
safely
Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital
devices to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data
and information.
Every classroom from EYFS to Yr6 has a computer connected to the school network and an
interactive whiteboard with sound and DVD facilities
There is 1 laptop trolley in school containing 24 laptops with internet access available to use in
classrooms.
Pupils may use ICT and computing independently, in pairs, alongside a TA or in a group with a
teacher.
The school has an ICT and computing technician provided by LA
Planning
As the school develops its resources and expertise to deliver the ICT and computing curriculum, modules
will be planned in line with the national curriculum and will allow for clear progression. Modules will be
designed to enable pupils to achieve stated objectives. Pupil progress towards these objectives will be
recorded by teachers as part of their class recording system. Staff will follow medium term plans with
objectives set out in the new national curriculum and use the same format for their weekly planning sheet.
A minority of children will have particular Teaching and learning requirements which go beyond the
provision for that age range and if not addressed, could create barriers to learning. This could include G&T
children, those with SEN or those who have EAL. Teachers must take account of these requirements and
plan, where necessary, to support individuals or groups of pupils to enable them to participate effectively
in the curriculum and assessment activities. During any teaching activities staff should bear in mind that
special arrangements could be made available to support individual pupils. This is in line with the school
inclusion policy. These children should be identified and discussed at pupil progress meetings to ensure
appropriate provisions or interventions are put into place.
Formative assessments are carried out during and following short focused tasks and activities.
They provide pupils and teaching staff the opportunity to reflect on their learning in the context of
the agreed success criteria. This feeds into planning for the next lesson or activity.
Summative assessment should review pupils’ capability and provide a best fit level. Use of
independent open ended tasks, provide opportunities for pupils to demonstrate capability in
relation to the term’s work.
There should be an opportunity for pupil review and identification of next steps.
Security
The ICT and computing technician /coordinator will be responsible for regularly updating anti-
virus software.
Use of ICT and computing will be in line with the school’s ‘acceptable use policy/E-safety
policy’.
Parents will be made aware of the ‘acceptable use policy’ at school entry and ks2.
All pupils and parents will be aware of the school rules for responsible use of ICT and computing
and the internet and will understand the consequence of any misuse.
Parental involvement
Parents are encouraged to support the implementation of ICT and computing where possible by
encouraging use of ICT and computing skills at home during home-learning tasks and through the school
website. They will be made aware of e-safety and encouraged to promote this at home