Year 6: Digital footprints and learning how to stay safe online

In today’s digital age, being online is a big part of our daily lives, especially for children who are growing up with technology at their fingertips. That’s why in Year 6, we’ve been diving deep into the world of digital footprints and learning how to stay safe online.

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Summer Coding Camp

Looking for fun and educational coding activities for your child this summer? Look no further than Python in Pieces Online Summer Coding Camp! Our engaging and interactive camp is perfect for children aged 8-13 and offers them the opportunity to dive into the world of Python programming over the summer holidays. Unlock your child’s coding

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Computing: Introducing BBC Micro:bit & Purplemash Chip app

To advance the computing curriculum and cross-curriculum use of technology in school, we now have a set of 30x BBC Micro:bits & the ability to code using the Purplemash Purple Chip app. 1. A Micro:bit is a pocket-sized, programmable computer that introduces students to the world of coding in a fun and interactive way. Its

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Year 3: Internet Safety And Cyberbullying In PSHE

In Year 3, we have been learning about internet safety and cyberbullying in PSHE today. We played a game as a class about some of the characters we learnt about. Here is the link to the game if your child would like to play at home:https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/8_10/ Please always check what your child is accessing on

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Serial Mash: Reading for Pleasure on screen.

Serial Mash is a growing online library of books which is included with Purplemash. The books are aimed at children aged 5-11. All pupils at Gosford Park have access to over 100 online books. The love of reading is one of the most important life ‘skills/lessons’ we can foster in our students. A book has

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Online Safety: Will your kids be playing video games during the holidays?

Will your kids be playing video games during the holidays? Here is an expert resource designed to help young people to game online safely. Online gaming is hugely popular with children and young people. Research conducted by OFCOM shows that gaming is still one of the top activities enjoyed by 5-16 year olds online, with many

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Gosford Park: “School Chatterbox Adventures” school podcast!

Join us the Gosford Park Digital Leaders on this fantastic journey as we delve into the wonderful world of our school, telling awful jokes, interesting facts, sharing stories, exploring interesting topics, and having a blast together! From fun classroom moments to amazing extracurricular activities, we’ll be your go-to source for all things awesome at our

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Computer Science Education Week

From 4th – 10th December it is Computer Science Education week. Explore a selection of resources and tools to help you get involved with Computer Science Education Week on Purplemash. Computer Science education week (CSEd Week) is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hooper. This year the week runs from

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