This video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help pupils understand debugging and its importance in coding. It explores how debugging involves identifying and fixing errors, how it applies to everyday technology, and how pupils can develop problem-solving skills through debugging in Scratch.

The video explains how debugging ensures that programs function correctly, using real-world examples such as smartphones, smart home devices, and embedded systems in appliances. It demonstrates how debugging is introduced in Key Stage 1, where pupils learn to identify and correct simple errors, and how they progress in Key Stage 2 to designing, writing, and debugging more complex programs.

A practical Scratch example shows common debugging techniques, such as checking block connections, verifying the correct commands, and ensuring the program starts properly. Teachers will gain insights into how to encourage pupils to approach coding errors systematically, fostering resilience and logical thinking.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Computing – Coding Skills resources. It simplifies the process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to support pupils in developing essential debugging skills in units like the ones below.