Children from Early Years are introduced to computing through colouring activities and games. They are taught how to navigate the screen using a mouse, and carry out simple activities to develop co-ordination and fine-motor skills. They learn to select tools and develop artistic choice within their paintings.
Children will learn how to navigate Purple Mash and secondly, the school website and select the activity they wish to use, becoming confident and independent users.
Children will be introduced to the keyboard and learn to select the letters of their name and how to input a password.
Children will be taught the rules of using a computer safely.