Computing: Key Stage 2
Our KS2 Computing scheme of work provides full national curriculum coverage Years 3 to 6, helping pupils become confident digital learners and critical thinkers.The Curriculum and Assessment Review final report has been released. We’re reviewing the recommendations and planning for future updates. Learn more
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Lessons are organised around five key areas: Digital Literacy, Online Safety, Programming, Computational Thinking, and Computers and Hardware. Each unit includes sequenced lesson plans, resources, teacher videos and CPD to support knowledge progression and effective teaching. Designed for use with readily available software and suitable for both Microsoft and Google schools.Year 3
Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks 2: Emailing
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(5 lessons)
Video trailers – Option 1: Using devices other than iPads
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(5 lessons)
Year 4
Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks: Collaborative learning
Using a range of tools to work collaboratively in a responsible and considerate way.
(5 lessons)
Microsoft Office 365: Creating media: Website design
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(5 lessons)
Computational thinking
Exploring computational thinking through unplugged activities and applying these to programming.
(5 lessons)
Year 5
Programming 1: Music
Applying programming skills to create a soundtrack for a particular genre.
(5 lessons)
Programming 2: BBC micro:bit
Exploring how to program the BBC micro:bit, creating interactive projects with sensors, variables and conditional statements.
(5 lessons)
Stop-motion animation – Option 1: Stop Motion Studio
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(5 lessons)
