Computing at St David’s is constantly evolving in line with our modern and increasingly connected world. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, and there are class sets of tablets and chrome books available for classroom use, as well as iPads in Reception. There is a separate Computer Room which accommodates Computing lessons, where pupils can access a range of software and applications to develop their skills. The Art Room hosts a set of iPads as well as a 3D printer. 

Online Safety is at the core of our Computing Curriculum as it teaches children how to use digital technologies safely, responsibly and respectfully, including understanding online risks, protecting personal information and making positive choices when interacting with others online.  

Lessons for Reception age children are conducted in small groups and begin with developing independent learning skills using iPads and then move on to focusing on mouse skills and basic computer functions. Use of a variety of programs and hardware ensures that there is a steady progression of attainment throughout the EYFS and Key Stage 1. 

Programming now forms a significant aspect of the curriculum. Children from Form 1 upwards are introduced to applications such as Scratch as a means of exploring and developing programming skills. This escalates rapidly as children move through the school until they are able to build their own games and programs.  

Children in the Juniors learn how to identify and correct errors (debug) in their code, alongside building a knowledge of key software such as Powerpoint and Word. As they progress, they learn to work with databases and spreadsheets, understand and edit HTML code on websites, and even train AI machine learning models. This broad and modern curriculum means pupils leave St David’s with a confident and up-to-date approach to technology.