In Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class, we encourage our staff, pupils and parents to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by digital technology in order to raise attainment, ambition and opportunities for all. As with Literacy, Numeracy and Maths and Health and Wellbeing, Digital Learning is placed at the centre across the curriculum. We recognise and understand the digital needs of our pupils and how we can enrich the teaching and creative learning opportunities that we offer them.
OUR AIMS
Our main aims at Abronhill Primary School and Nursery Class are:
- Develop a whole school approach to the effective use of digital technology incorporating the seven principles of design – challenge and enjoyment, breadth, progression, depth, personalisation and choice, coherence and relevance
- Ensure that digital technology is a central consideration in all areas of curriculum
- Provide regular professional learning opportunities to further develop skills and confidence of staff in the appropriate and effective use of digital technology to support learning and teaching
- Enable children to become confident, independent and responsible users of digital technology
- Use a wide range of digital technology to support learning, teaching and communication for pupils, staff and the wider school community
- Support/challenge children with additional support needs through the use of appropriate apps, websites, hardware and software
- Maximise the use of digital technology in developing and maintaining links with other schools, parents, the local community and other agencies
- Use digital technology to increase pupil, parent and staff feedback opportunities