Whilst on BSE 1 I did not see explicit ICT or computing lessons as these were often taught during my PPA time. However, I was able to look through the Autumn term planning for year 2, where my class had been focusing on Logo and Scratch. From this I was able to see that the children were getting lots of information and experience with programming and algorithms. In addition, I was present at a discussion with the ICT co-ordinator about planning and it became apparent that the children were also receiving advice about e-safety at the same time.

Computing also appeared to have a wide role in the school outside of the standalone subject. I was able to gain a lot of experience with IWBs as I was teaching. Various computing programs were incorporated in other lessons such as English and Maths to help support and further learning. In addition, Maths homework was often set and monitored through MyMaths and children in KS2 often used similar programs for mental starters in Maths.

Whilst I did not get to see a lot of or teach computing on BSE 1, it was good to see some of the things that we had discussed in lectures being used in school. Going into BSE 2 I would definitely like to teach computing and look forward to incorporating the skills and knowledge gained from the computing lectures.