Computing

At St Paul’s, we use the Purple Mash learning platform for our computing lessons which offers a range of open-ended tools, coding activities, publishing projects and educational games for KS1 & KS2. Through interactive and engaging lessons, pupils learn the basics of coding, digital communication and online safety. They explore how computers work, develop simple programs and use technology and multimedia to express their creativity. We have an ICT suite equipped with 15 computers to support our computing learning as well as a number of laptops in each classroom. Each classroom has an interactive whiteboard and we also have a full class set of micro bits that have been incorporated into the computing curriculum.

Your child can use their private login details to access Purple Mash at home to explore a range of educational games. Please use the link to find out more. Purple Mash

Online safety

Fundamental to our teaching is the focus on safety and responsibility to keep data safe and personal details private, this theme runs through every aspect of our curriculum. Online Safety is taught regularly throughout the year, beginning in Early Years and continuing all the way up to Year Six. To find out more about online safety please go to the parent section on our website.