Technology is shaping the world our pupils will inherit, influencing how they learn, communicate and solve problems. At Hampton, we prepare pupils for this future by equipping them with the digital skills and confidence they need to thrive in an ever-changing technological landscape.
From Year 1 onwards, Computing is taught as a dedicated subject, with a focus on Computer Science. This approach develops key skills such as computational thinking, logical reasoning, problem-solving and creativity through activities like programming, coding and robotics. Other essential digital skills – such as using Microsoft tools, media creation and research skills – are embedded across the wider curriculum (while some computing lessons continue to reinforce these skills where appropriate) as pupils now have greater access to laptops and iPads in their everyday learning.
Our lessons take place in the Engine Room – a state-of-the-art, flexible learning space designed to inspire innovation and encourage exploration. Pupils also have access to laptops and iPads across the curriculum, ensuring technology enhances learning in every subject. Currently, pupils in Years 5 and 6 each have a dedicated Chromebook, supporting a fully integrated and enhanced digital learning experience. Meanwhile, Years 3 and 4 make use of shared banks of Chromebooks and iPads, enabling collaborative and tech-enhanced learning opportunities.
Online safety and digital literacy are priorities from the very start. Through both the Computing and Life Skills curriculum, pupils receive explicit teaching on how to use technology responsibly and confidently. These principles are continually reinforced as pupils engage with digital devices across the wider curriculum, ensuring safe and responsible use becomes an integral part of their everyday learning experience.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can extend their learning through enrichment opportunities such as our LEGO Spike Coding Club and Game Creation Club, where they collaborate, innovate and apply their skills in exciting, practical projects. We also support digital literacy with engaging tools such as Touch Type Junior, helping children develop strong touch-typing skills.
By the time they leave Hampton, pupils are not only confident users of technology but also creative thinkers and problem-solvers, ready to thrive in an ever-evolving digital age.
