At Dimple Well we believe that Computing is an essential part of the children’s education as it is an increasing part of our everyday lives. Our aim is to develop in each of our pupils the skills necessary for them to be able to use all aspects of Information and Communication Technology confidently, safely and effectively, equipping them to participate in a rapidly-changing world where work and leisure activities are increasingly transformed by the use of technology. We also aim to enrich their learning and improve their communicating skills; skills which are essential for the technological world they live in.
We aim to develop the children’s ability to use ICT:
- in finding, selecting and using information
- for effective and appropriate communication
- to monitor and control events both real and imaginary
- to apply hardware and software to creative and appropriate uses
- to apply their skills and knowledge to their learning in other areas
- to develop their language and communication skills
- to learn about issues of security, confidentiality and accuracy.
At Dimple Well each classroom has an interactive whiteboard which is used to improve the children’s ICT skills in addition to adding extra interest and enjoyment to their learning. There is a desktop computer in each classroom and a trolley of laptops, which creates freedom to take ICT learning anywhere in school – even outside!
