Junior School DIGITAL LEARNING AND ONLINE SAFETY GUIDE
2026-2027
Digital Learning The purpose of digital learning in the primary school is to enhance education through the effective use of technology. The aims for teaching children digital competences include:
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Digital Literacy: develop foundational digital literacy skills, ensuring pupils can use digital tools effectively,
Children in Key Stage 1 have access to: 1.
A shared trolley of iPads which are used for:
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Interactive Learning: education apps and websites to
responsibly, and ethically.
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support and extend learning, particularly for maths and
Critical Thinking: foster critical thinking and problem-
English.
solving skills by incorporating technology into learning activities that require analysis, evaluation, and decisionmaking.
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Personalised Learning and Accessibility: for an individual task to support a child with their needs to fully
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understand a concept.
Creativity: cultivate creativity through the integration of digital tools, allowing pupils to express themselves and explore innovative approaches to problem solving.
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Digital Literacy: learning to use mobile devices effectively and responsibly by learning how to safely
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search for images and text on the Internet.
Collaboration: promote collaborative learning experiences using digital platforms, enabling pupils to work together on projects, share ideas, and
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communicate effectively in a digital environment.
Programming and Coding: using block coding on educational apps created for young coders, such as Scratch Junior.
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Adaptability: equip pupils with the ability to adapt to emerging technologies, preparing them for a constantly
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Lego Education
evolving digital landscape. Lego Education SPIKE is used in Year 2 to allow the pupils Many of the experiences children will have with digital
an opportunity of investigation through STEM (Science,
technology will be embedded in other subjects and through
Technology, Engineering and Maths). The unit of work
STEM projects.
covered in Year 2 will help to develop knowledge and understanding linked to their science, history and maths topics.
Children in Key Stage 2 have access to: In Years 3, 4 and 5, children have access to a shared trolley of iPads and Year 6 pupils have access to an individual schoolbased iPad.
These devices are used for:
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Assessment and Real-Time feedback: the devices are used for formal assessment to provide immediate summative data used to support children.
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Interactive Learning: education apps and websites to support and extend their learning, particularly for maths, science and English.
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Personalised Learning and Accessibility: for an individual task to support a child with their needs to fully understand a concept.
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Digital Literacy: children learn basic digital skills to help navigate operating systems, word processing and presentation skills. They will create digital content using a wide range of multimedia and learn how to communicate responsibly whilst online.
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Programming and Coding: using educational coding and programming apps to develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking and creativity.
STEM Programmes to Enrich Learning Children will have the opportunity to enrich their learning through STEM projects. Every year group in Key Stage 2 will participate in a STEM week, which will help pupils to develop essential skills for a well-rounded educational experience.
To support us in teaching these critical thinking and problemsolving skills we use:
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Lego Education
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Micro:Bit Education
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Sphero Education
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The aims of our digital learning and online safety curriculum collectively contribute to a comprehensive and well-rounded digital learning curriculum that prepares our primary school pupils for the challenges and opportunities in the digital age.
Keeping Children Safe Online On all mobile devices we provide Wi-Fi and apps using an MDM (Mobile Device Management System). With this we can filter and monitor the wireless network. Harmful websites are blocked and we are notified of children that have tried to access harmful material whilst at school. We communicate and discuss any incidents with parents and we work together to ensure the safety of the school community.
AI Teachers may use a variety of AI platforms to support lesson planning and preparation. Pupils will not be required to use or install any AI applications on the iPads. In exceptional cases, some children may be invited to use Magic School AI for a project. In such circumstances, parents will be asked to provide
Online Safety As a school we follow the UK government guidance for teaching online safety using the ‘Framework for a Connected World’. Our online safety areas of learning are:
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Privacy and Security
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Copyright and Ownership
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Online Relationships
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Online Bullying
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Managing Online Information
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Health, Well-Being and Lifestyle
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Self-Image and Identity
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Online Reputation
We celebrate Safer Internet Day and run workshops and assemblies for Digital Citizenship Week and Anti-Bullying Week. Online Safety is embedded into the school curriculum and in the day to day running of the school.
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permission before their child accesses the website.
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