Computing and ICT
At Hounslow Town Primary, our Computing curriculum is designed to equip all pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We aim to develop confident, responsible, and creative users of technology who are not only prepared for the future but are empowered to shape it.
A central focus of our curriculum is e-safety. In a world where children are growing up online, we place a strong emphasis on teaching them how to stay safe, make informed choices, and navigate the digital landscape with integrity and resilience. Our pupils learn how to protect their personal information, interact respectfully and responsibly, and recognise potential online risks.
We believe in developing lifelong learners—children who are curious, adaptable, and equipped to continue learning beyond the classroom. Through Computing, pupils explore a wide range of skills including coding, digital literacy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. These are not just academic competencies but essential life skills for the 21st century.
In a fast-paced, ever-evolving technological world, we aim to ensure that every child leaves our school not only digitally literate but also inspired to use technology positively, creatively, and purposefully ready to take their place as informed and capable citizens in the digital age.
E-Safety
The internet is essential in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. As children move up through the school their access to various types of technology increases and it stands to reason that their exploration and curiosity increases too. The positives of the digital world overwhelmingly outweigh the negatives but children, schools and parents all need to be aware of various online risks.
We at Hounslow Town Primary follow the SMART Rules:
If you would like to share any information or require any further support please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher. Your help is still needed to prevent children accessing inappropriate material at home by way of filters and parental controls. Look below at our extensive list of links and resources for Parents/Carers, Teachers and Young People to help you with your child’s online safety at home.
When will your child learn about E-Safety?
At Hounslow Town Primary we learn and revisit our SMART rules through our Computing lessons and once every term during E-Safety weeks. E-Safety week allows your child's teacher the ability to protect and educate pupils in their use of technology. Here is a video telling you about sharing photos, posting comments, playing video games -- these are just a few of the ways that children interact online, but sometimes there are risks. Learn five ways to keep your kids safe on the internet.
Hounslow Town E-Safety Policy
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Hounslow Town AI Policy
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Keeping children and young people safe online is one of the biggest challenges facing society today and it is all of our responsibility to ensure that children are educated to make positive, informed choices when they are online.
Parental Controls - Broadband
A useful guide to help you with your internet parental controls.
Broadband Parental Controls: How To Keep Your Child Safe Online October 2025
Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is any form of bullying which takes place online through smartphones, tablets or computers. To find out more watch the video below or visit the helpful website links.
Bullying UK - What is cyber bullying?
Useful Websites
For further information take a look at these helpful websites.
www.internetmatters.org
www.saferinternet.org.uk
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
www.childnet.com