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The new national curriculum for computing has been developed to equip young people with to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas at a level suitable for the future workplace.

The programming element of the curriculum involves the use of programs such as  Purple Mash Computing, coding and hardware such as Beebots.

Children in every year group learn about the importance of e-safety. In addition, we have workshops and assemblies to develop pupils’ skills, self-confidence and safety awareness when using social networking sites.

Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum. Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, a networked computer and a class iPad. We also have two banks of iPads, two banks of networked laptops.

Helpful Videos - click on the images to view

Purple Mash | Intro Mini Mash            Completing quizzes and games as 2DOs

            

  

 

Purple Mash  | A Quick Home Learning Guide                           Parent Portal

          

  

 

 

PARENTING IN A DIGITAL WORLD . Why not download this helpful guide from Purple Mash where you will find tips and advice for each of the key areas of online safety for primary-aged children.

  • What is Purple Mash?
    • Purple Mash is a comprehensive suite of online learning tools and content, designed to be used by Primary aged children in the classroom and at home. 
    • It hosts an exciting mash-up of curriculum focused activities, creative tools, programs and games to support and inspire creative learning every day and as it is online, children can continue their learning anywhere and anytime.
    • Purple Mash brings you a selection of online creativity tools to support and inspire young children.
  • What should you do first?

    To begin with, it’s a good idea to log in to Purple Mash with your child.  

    We suggest the following:  

    • Familiarising yourself with the menu icons. 
    • Looking at any set tasks that have been given to your child (2Dos) 
    • Finding out about Class Blogs and Display Boards accessible via the Sharing Icon 
    • Exploring the grammar, maths and spelling activities which match to the National Curriculum
    • Play one of many fun, educational collaborative games such as 2Race
    • Delve into the Science area and find out about all the areas of Science it covers
    • Investigate the Topics area to support securing their knowledge of the wider curriculum 
    • Tour the Computing area trying out some of the tools such as 2Code, 2Go and Logo
    • Get creative in the Tools section, from making an animation to building a printable 3D model
    • Dive into Serial Mash (an online library of books) 
    • Learn through play in Mini Mash (For children aged 3 to 5). 
  • How can you get more involved?

    As a parent, you can find out about your child’s learning on Purple Mash and support them beyond the classroom by registering with Parent Portal. Parent Portal allows you to easily see the learning your child has been doing on Purple Mash, including any comments on work from teachers, homework (2Dos), rewards and so much more. You will never miss out on being informed of your child’s learning as Parent Portal sends all registered users a weekly digest email.

    You can start using Parent Portal today by following the 3 simple steps below.     

    • Step 1: Enter URL on your child’s login card. 
    • Step 2: Click ‘Register as a parent’.
    • Step 3: Enter the ‘Parent Code’ on your child’s login card and follow additional instructions.  
 
 

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