St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Computing

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Our School Definition of Computing:

The activity of using computers and writing programs for them.

Online Safety

In school, E-safety is a key priority for us as we want to help children navigate the online world responsibly and securely, to safeguard their well-being and development. To supplement the Computing curriculum, which covers online safety, we are also exploring other avenues to help teach our oldest children how to stay safe online.

In autumn 2024, both our Year 5 and Year 6 classes have worked with Commando Tom on the Cyber Character programme. Year 5 took part in a Play in a Day called Click Safe, exploring what cyberbullying is, what forms it can take and why it is dangerous. Finally, both Year 5 and Year 6 classes also watched a performance of The Net, an NSPCC production by Theater Arts which focused on teaching children how easily it is to get hooked on various social media sites and games and the reality of being entrapped unwillingly. The children agreed that if parents were to regularly check their activities on their phones or device, they would feel more safe.