year: Year 5

Annual Planner 2026 – 2027

We’ve highlighted the most relevant dates and calendar events for primary schools so you can see what’s coming up each month and plan with confidence.

Webinar: Code-Along Part 2 (KS2)

Webinar: Lead Your Subject With Confidence

Pupil video: Programming a pedometer: adding an input

This video shows pupils how to add an input to their micro:bit pedometer program so the step counter increases when the device is shaken.

Pupil video: Programming a pedometer: creating a variable

This video shows pupils how to create a variable on the micro:bit to start building a pedometer program that counts steps.

Pupil video: Pairing the micro:bit (tablet version)

This video explains how to connect a BBC micro:bit to a tablet using Bluetooth, showing the pairing steps and how to transfer programs wirelessly.

Pupil video: Pairing the micro:bit (desktop/laptop version)

This video explains how to connect a BBC micro:bit to a computer using a USB cable, pair it through the software and transfer programs so it is ready to run.

Teacher video: Exploring the BBC micro:bit

This teacher video gives an overview of the BBC micro:bit, explaining its key features and how it can be used in the classroom to make programming meaningful and practical.

Knowledge organiser – Computing Y5: *New* Programming 2: BBC micro:bit

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