Pennyman Primary School has been nominated for a Primary Impact Award for its computing department, developing the computing curriculum and integrating technology into primary lessons.
Staff have gained a deeper understanding of the computing curriculum and introduced a variety of tools into the classroom. Through continued professional development (CPD), they have incorporated interdisciplinary links to enrich pupils' learning experiences, which is especially important in the primary curriculum. This includes teaching an adapted national curriculum for many of its pupils, since Pennyman Primary is a large academy with a specialist unit for children with complex and SEND needs.
After learning about micro-bits and expanding their knowledge of coding progression, staff introduced physical computing devices to demonstrate the real-world applications of coding, making learning hands-on and engaging. These experiences are helping to prepare pupils for a digital future by developing their computational thinking and technology skills.