Invergowrie Primary School's nursery class is celebrating a notable digital learning achievement after gaining three Digital Schools Awards.
he class has received the Digital Learning Through Play Award in Early Learning, Equitable Creative Coding Award and Digital Wellbeing Award, and are the first setting in Perth and Kinross to gain all three awards together.
The Digital Learning Through Play Award in Early Learning recognises and celebrates the impressive digital journey that the setting has been on. In the award report for Invergowrie, it was highlighted that digital learning is embedded throughout the setting and is very much co-led with the children. Unplugged learning and digital technology are being used to support quality learning through play, helping to inspire children and families to access the benefits of digital learning. The use of technology helps instil a sense of community and is part of the nursery culture.
The Equitable Creative Coding Award (ECCo), recognises the innovative and inclusive approaches to computational thinking and coding. Invergowrie Nursery have invested in digital technologies to motivate and inspire, equipping children with essential skills for life and work, and encouraging them to be curious and explore different things. The award report also noted a clear desire to lead in the embedding of film and screen across early level and support Education Scotland's commitment to this part of the expressive arts curriculum.
The Digital Wellbeing Award highlights that digital wellbeing is integrated into the vision and development work of the setting. The nursery inspires safe and responsible behaviour and shares helpful advice and support for parents and carers on e-safety. There is a strong engagement with parents and carers and this work helps parents feel empowered to support their children in safe online practices at home.
Linda McGavin, Senior Early Childhood Practitioner at Invergowrie Nursery Class said: "We are delighted to have achieved all three digital awards. This recognition holds significant importance for our Nursery and reaffirms our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement in digital learning. We aim to empower children to explore, create, and innovate in an increasingly digital world".
"We are grateful for the support of initiatives like the Digital Schools Awards in promoting digital learning in our settings."
Convener of Learning and Families, Councillor John Rebbeck said: "Congratulations to Invergowrie Primary School nursery class for this fantastic achievement. It's important that our children and young people can use digital technology to improve their learning and prepare them for later life and the working world where computers are for many of us a key element of day-to-day activities. I also welcome the focus on digital wellbeing where the nursery has engaged with parents and families to help them feel confident about online learning and activity at home."
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