Information and Communication Technology
Information and Communication Technology is now an essential part of the school curriculum encompassing all subjects whether it is for information, recording data or programming.
The main areas of the Junior Department syllabus are word processing, graphics, educational software and programming, together with the use of databases and their construction.
| | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Reception |
Use a selection of CD Roms to aid Maths, Topic Selection and English DVD & Videos. Graphs. Introduction to a computer/ICT rm Graphics prog. |
Listen and Move
Tapes. Graphics. Basic Word. Logging onto a Network |
Roma.
Basic Word.
Graphics |
| Year 1 |
CD Roms
Selection of DVD and Videos
Computer Art
Computer Microscope |
Floor Turtle
‘ Roamer’
Mouse skills.
CD Roms
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Word Processing
Using Data Base
Computer Microscope |
| Year 2 |
Word Processing
CD Roms for Topics
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Spreadsheets
CD Roms for Topics |
Graphics
Internet
CD Roms for Topics
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| Year 3 |
Word Processing
Text and Graphics
Drawing / Graphics
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Data Handling:
Introducing Databases
Graphs |
Exploring Control
Research using the Internet |
| Year 4 |
Word Processing
Writing for Different Audiences
Graphics: Developing Images |
Data Handling: Collecting and Presenting Information
Questionnaires and Charts
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Control:
Modelling effects on screen
Research using the Internet |
| Year 5 |
Graphics: Graphical Modelling
Data Handling: Analysing Data and Asking Questions using complex searches |
Word Processing
Introducing Multi Media Presentations
More Advanced Searches on the Internet |
Data Handling: Introducing Spreadsheets: Graphs and Simple Calculations |
| Year 6 |
Working with Spreadsheets:
More Advanced Calculations and Introducing Formulae and more
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Advanced Word Processing and Multi Media Presentations |
Data Handling: Using the Internet to Search Large Databases and Interpret Information and Analysing Data |