Computing

Developing computational thinking in students from an early age will help them to understand and contribute to the community they will live in as adults. At White House Academy, our teachers will ensure that our teaching focusses on the learners' development rather than technology. This program will develop our students' understanding of algorithms, how the algorithms are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions; create and debug simple programs; improve computer literacy and how to use the internet securely

Teaching & Learning

A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and deepens the links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.

ICT and Computing: strands of learning

Computer Science

•  can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
•  can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.

Information Technology

•  can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems

Digital Literacy

•  are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology. (Digital literacy)