Computing
At Thomas Whitehead Academy, we use the Purple Mash platform to teach the 2Simple program on computing. The Scheme of Work covers all sectors of Computing including; digital literacy computer science, information technology and online safety and is in line with the Education for a Connected World 2020 guidance.
Purple Mash supports the wider curriculum with fun, interactive challenges for children to complete and aid their topic learning. It is also used as a homework tool.
The program has been carefully selected to improve children's ICT skills from our youngest children in Nursery and Preschool who use Mini Mash up to our oldest children who use the 2Simple program. This ensures that progression is built on each year with more complicated and challenging skills being taught as the children progress through the school. It also ensures that children with SEND are able to access stage appropriate work in order to be successful in these lessons.
One hour a week is dedicated to the teaching of Computing. The program provides challenge for children who are proficient in this subject by providing design opportunities for children to apply their knowledge to create their version of the task.