Computing
‘Leaders have introduced a range of programmes aimed at building pupils’ resilience and love of learning’
OFSTED 2017
Victoria Drive PRU is committed to preparing children for the twenty first century, which is an increasingly technological world. In order to do this we continually extend our expertise and understanding of the resources available and the software that we use. The pupils are taught the main elements of Computer Science, Information Technology and Digital Literacy through our cross-curricular approach. The children use computers for word processing, simulations, controlling and monitoring devices. Children have the opportunity to use iPads regularly for learning and as a digital media tool. There is a wide range of exciting educational applications to support these activities. We aim for children to be confident users of computers and everyday technology. A high priority for us is Safeguarding children. Online safety and the importance of knowing the rules of using the internet is regularly discussed in sessions, alongside Online Safety events throughout the year and posters are displayed around the school.
To help support your child with online safety:
- https://www.childnet.com/blog/free-internet-safety-resources-for-parents
- https://www.lgfl.net/online-safety/resource-centre?s=33
Algorithm –
The Children Learn How To Program The Bee-Bot
Please click on the image below for our Acceptable Use Policies
For Internet Safety, Support and Advice – Think You Know – Online Safety Guidlines
Below you will find a list of websites and pdf’s with information for Parents / Carers and Children on staying safe online and fake news
Think you know – Supporting you to deliver education and raise awareness of online child abuse and exploitation
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/
LgfL – Top Tips and Ideas for Parents to Keep Children Safe Online during Covid School Closures
Childnet – Charity that work with children
https://www.childnet.com/resources
NSPCC – Online Safety
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
UK Safer Internet Centre
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
GOV.UK – UK Council for Internet Safety
Some Literacy and Articles on Fake News and the affects it has on Children’s Mental Health as well as explaining it to children and helping them spot fake news
National Literacy Trust
https://cdn.literacytrust.org.uk/media/documents/Fake_news_and_critical_literacy_-_final_report.pdf
Guardia
Young Minds
Express & Star
BBC Bitesize
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zr2yscw/fact-or-fake/1
Newsround
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38906931
Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-spot-fake-news-and-teach-kids-to-be-media-savvy
Parent Info
https://parentinfo.org/article/coronavirus-how-to-help-children-spot-fake-news
Contact Us
Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
78 Victoria Drive
Southfields
London
SW19 6HR
Contact: Sarah Parmenter
Phone: 020 8780 2360