Aim@Digital Mission
At Woodcroft, we aim to provide every possible opportunity for our pupils to excel in the use of technology. We recognise that technology allows us to achieve success in a multitude of different ways, and if we empower our pupils with the skills and understanding to harness the power of technology they will be more ready to live in an increasingly digital world. It is our aim to develop the digital wisdom of pupils at Woodcroft.
Curriculum Provision
Digital learning is divided into four Threshold Concepts which are planned to develop vocabulary and skills
| Threshold Concept | Delivered | |
| Communicate | This concept involves using a range of digital media, applications and computing devices to communicate one’s ideas. | Integrated into another curriculum area e.g. English writing, Science, Geography, History, PSHE or Art etc. |
| Collect | This concept involves developing an understanding of databases and their uses. | Integrated into another curriculum area where data is generated e.g. Maths, Science, DT etc. |
| Connect | This concept involves developing an understanding of how to safely connect with others. | Concepts will be covered via Milestone PSHE assembly programme and supported with class-based learning sequences. |
| Code | This concept involves developing an understanding of instructions, logic and sequences. | Concepts taught via Computer Science Fundamentals, the Code.org curriculum, courses A – F. |
Take look at our computing curriculum https://www.woodcroft.barnet.sch.uk/computing-curriculum/
Provision Beyond the Classroom
We are committed to giving our pupils access to the very best in digital resources both in school and outside of normal school hours.
G Suite: Every child at Woodcroft has an account for G Suite for Education – a collection of productivity applications which are accessible from any device with an internet connection.
Google Classroom: Weekly homework tasks, or ‘Brain Builders’ are posted online weekly; pupils have access to challenges and can even submit their work online!
Inclusion
We believe that every pupil, regardless of learning need, should have equal access to the entire curriculum. To facilitate this we use technology to ensure that every style of learning is catered for – we like our pupils to fully engage in their learning. This is done with the assistance of:
The TARDIS: Pupils can take a trip through time and space to get even closer to the curriculum and experience a wide-range of environments right in the school!
Chromebooks: Teachers and teaching assistants are able to bring digital resources right to our learners fingertips through the use of Chromebooks. We can target resources at the individual; assisting the learning of English for EAL pupils, or supporting SEN pupils to achieve their learning goals. Pupils are encouraged to select technology appropriate to the needs of their current project; justifying their reasons for selecting each hardware and software tool.
Tailored resources: Carefully selected online resources provide individualised learning for our pupils. Whether using Kahn Academy to support learning both in the classroom and beyond, or using TTRS or Anton to set tasks for children to complete for homework, while enriching the classroom experience we try our best to ensure that learners are suitably challenged at all times.
Facilities & Resources
State of the art flat screens: Bringing learning to life and improving pupil engagement with the curriculum.
TARDIS – 4D Creative: An opportunity for pupils to gain an immersive experience anytime, anywhere!
Google Apps for Education: Provided by Google, all Woodcroft pupils have access to a full range of office applications to assist our learners in achieving their best (and to give them the opportunity to show it proudly online). The ‘walled-garden’ system allows our pupils to use modern, industry-leading digital tools, whilst keeping them safe from the internet of the outside world.
Computing Suite: Our Computing Suite is always ready to go. Our computers have been recently updated and provide the ultimate opportunity for our pupils to develop their digital wisdom with one computer per child.
Laptops/Chromebooks: Opportunities for learning are increased by our extensive fleet of laptops and chromebooks; bringing our Computing Suite into the classroom.
Training: We run regular ‘Software Discovery Workshops’, allowing teaching staff the opportunity to explore new trends and developments in Computing. These sessions keep Woodcroft staff up-to-date with an area of the curriculum that has seen very significant changes of late.
