At Brickhouse, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to use technology safely, responsibly and effectively. Our computing curriculum is designed to prepare children for the digital world, helping them to become confident, independent and resilient users of technology.

This year marks the first year of our new computing scheme, Entrust, supported by the J2Easy platform. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build pupils’ computing knowledge and skills progressively from EYFS to Year 6, ensuring that learning is revisited and deepened over time.

Our computing curriculum includes three key strands:

• Computer science – helping pupils to think computationally, solve problems and develop programming skills
• Information technology – enabling pupils to create, organise, present and manage information effectively
• Digital literacy – teaching pupils how to use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly

Wherever possible, technology is used to support learning across the wider curriculum, ensuring that pupils have meaningful opportunities to apply their skills in different contexts. We want all children to experience success in computing and to see themselves as capable users and creators of technology.

Online Safety

Keeping children safe online is a high priority at Brickhouse. Pupils receive half-termly online safety lessons through Natterhub, an engaging and child-friendly platform that teaches children about current online safety issues and how to stay safe in the digital world.

Through these lessons, children learn about:

• Online kindness
• Empathy and respect
• Safe and responsible behaviour online
• How to respond to risks and challenges online

We want our pupils to leave Brickhouse with the confidence and awareness they need to use technology positively, safely and successfully in an ever-changing digital world.