Computing

IT supports all areas of learning at Lanner School. Each of the classrooms has an interactive whiteboard to aid in the delivery of the curriculum as a whole. Every child has access to a shared set of iPads, laptops, PCs and other IT equipment located within the school to ensure that they receive a well-rounded learning experience.

Children are now able to have easy access to the online world in their own classroom. Many of the Apps children have access to, whilst on the school site, are also available for use at home to further their learning.

We teach a range of computing skills, including programming, to provide them with the proficiency to manage the technological advances and challenges of the future. We emphasise online safety and aim for children to feel confident and independent when using technology.

While we appreciate the importance of the internet as a learning tool for children today, we take internet safety very seriously.  It provides children with the opportunity to access a wide range of educational tools , communicate with friends and investigate the world around them.  We hope that the information provided below will help keep your children safe and ensure they use technology responsibly.

Always remember most social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace and Bebo are designed for the use of adults and children aged 13 and over. All require a date of birth and agreement to this in their terms of service. Access by children under 13 can only be given when falsifying their age.

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Here are some useful links to support your child online:

www.bullying.co.uk – One in five young people have experienced bullying by text message or via email. This web site gives advice for children and parents on bullying.
www.chatdanger.com/ – This website is about the potential dangers with interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.  It provides information, advice, true stories and games. The resource page also contains a number of links to other useful websites.
http://parents.vodafone.com/ – Vodafone have developed this website in conjunction with mumsnet.  It is very accessible and provides information and guidance to parents with understanding their child’s digital world and get more involved.  There is even an on-line test to see how much you know!
www.internetmatters.org – Lots of guidance and articles for parents about keeping their children safe online
www.beatbullying.org – Advice for parents and young people about bullying, both online and off.