Computing and technology is an area in which we as a school are pushing forward with to give our children the best possible start in life, through our computing curriculum and the whole school approach to using technology effectively across the curriculum.

We have developed a specific IT strategy which incorporates computing and wider use of technology.

Taken from our IT Strategy:
“At Co-op Academy Grove, our IT strategy focuses on creating a dynamic and future-ready learning environment. We will utilise the new IT suite for high-quality, structured Computing lessons, as well as integrating the flexible use of Chromebooks for practical application of digital skills. This will mean that all pupils have access to a range of high-quality devices for learning and developing their skills. Crucially, we are committed to embedding technology across the entire curriculum, encouraging the use of digital tools as standard practice in all subjects. iPads have been utilised, within some year groups, as personal devices to develop teaching and learning. The long-term plan is to provide all children with a 1:1 device, which will ensure every pupil has their own device to support blended learning opportunities both in school and at home, facilitating personalised, continuous, and equitable learning.”

Computing is taught weekly using the ‘Teach computing curriculum’, which is designed by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) and linked to the National Curriculum. The scheme is taught through units of work. These units for key stage 2 are based on a spiral curriculum. The Teach Computing scheme of work which is informed by the latest pedagogical research and developed by subject experts. In this computing scheme, unit themes are revisited and developed in every year group.