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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.
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Units

Units of work are organised progressively within five key areas: Computing systems and networks, Programming, Creating media, Data handling and Online safety. Each unit includes structured lesson plans, helpful teacher guidance, supporting resources and videos to make planning and delivery easier in the primary classroom. Designed for use with readily available software and suitable for both Microsoft and Google schools.

Year 3

Programming: Scratch
Computing

Programming: Scratch

Exploring Scratch by programming an animation and improving it through testing and debugging.

(5 lessons)

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Computing systems and networks 1: Networks
Computing

Computing systems and networks 1: Networks

Introduction to the concept of networks, learning how devices communicate. From identifying components, learn how information is shared and deepen this understanding by exploring examples of real-world networks

(5 lessons)

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Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks 2: Emailing
Multiple options
Computing

Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks 2: Emailing

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(5 lessons)

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Computing systems and networks 3: Journey inside a computer
Computing

Computing systems and networks 3: Journey inside a computer

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(5 lessons)

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Video trailers – Option 1: Using devices other than iPads
Multiple options
Computing

Video trailers – Option 1: Using devices other than iPads

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(5 lessons)

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Data handling: Comparison cards databases
Computing

Data handling: Comparison cards databases

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Online safety: Year 3
Computing

Online safety: Year 3

Learning how to stay safe online by adjusting privacy settings to protect personal information, identifying fake news and developing ways to deal with upsetting content.

(5 lessons)

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Year 4

Programming 1: Further coding with Scratch
Computing

Programming 1: Further coding with Scratch

Programming a game using variables, sensors and if statements, then debugging and evaluating projects.

(5 lessons)

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Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks: Collaborative learning
Multiple options
Computing

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)

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Microsoft Office 365: Creating media: Website design
Multiple options
Computing

Microsoft Office 365: Creating media: Website design

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Skills showcase: HTML
Computing

Skills showcase: HTML

Recognising the role of HTML in a web page and altering the HTML to change the text and images.

(5 lessons)

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Programming 2: Computational thinking
Computing

Programming 2: Computational thinking

Exploring computational thinking through unplugged activities and applying these to programming.

(5 lessons)

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Data handling: Investigating weather
Computing

Data handling: Investigating weather

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Online safety: Year 4
Computing

Online safety: Year 4

Learning how to navigate the internet in an informed, safe and respectful way.

(5 lessons)

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Year 5

Computing systems and networks: Search engines
Computing

Computing systems and networks: Search engines

Understanding how search engines work and developing searching skills to find relevant and accurate information online.

(5 lessons)

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Programming 1: Music
Computing

Programming 1: Music

Applying programming skills to create a soundtrack for a particular genre.

(5 lessons)

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Data handling: Mars Rover 1
Computing

Data handling: Mars Rover 1

Identifying how the Mars Rover collects different types of data and transmits this back to Earth using binary code.

(5 lessons)

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Programming 2: BBC micro:bit
New!
Multiple options
Computing

Programming 2: BBC micro:bit

Exploring how to program the BBC micro:bit, creating interactive projects with sensors, variables and conditional statements.

(5 lessons)

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Stop-motion animation – Option 1: Stop Motion Studio
Multiple options
Computing

Stop-motion animation – Option 1: Stop Motion Studio

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Skills showcase: Mars Rover 2
Computing

Skills showcase: Mars Rover 2

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Online safety: Year 5
Computing

Online safety: Year 5

Exploring online communication, protecting personal information with strong passwords and offering advice to combat the negative effects of online use.

(5 lessons)

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Year 6

Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
Computing

Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers

Exploring code-breaking at Bletchley Park, historical figures in computing, the evolution of computers, designing a computer of the future and creating an audio advert.

(5 lessons)

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Computing systems and networks: Exploring AI
Computing

Computing systems and networks: Exploring AI

Exploring what AI is and how it generates text, images and code, as well as learning about creating and refining prompts to improve AI responses while also considering the ethical implications of AI and its potential to replace human roles.

(5 lessons)

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Data handling 1: Big Data 1
Computing

Data handling 1: Big Data 1

Understanding the use of big data including barcodes, QR codes, infrared and RFID technologies.

(5 lessons)

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Programming: Exploring Python
New!
Multiple options
Computing

Programming: Exploring Python

Exploring Python programming, focusing on syntax, nested loops and debugging syntax and logic errors.

(5 lessons)

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Data handling 2: Big Data 2
Computing

Data handling 2: Big Data 2

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Skills showcase: Inventing a product
Computing

Skills showcase: Inventing a product

This unit hub can be used to inform your medium term plan and to navigate to related resources.

(5 lessons)

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Online safety: Year 6
Computing

Online safety: Year 6

Learning how to navigate the internet in an informed, safe and respectful way.

(6 lessons)

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Webinar: Code-along with Kapow Primary
ComputingYear 3Year 4Year 5Year 6

Webinar: Code-along with Kapow Primary

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Webinar: Using micro:bit in your primary classroom
ComputingDesign and technologyAll years

Webinar: Using micro:bit in your primary classroom

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Computing repeating subject icons on a blue background.
ComputingAll years

Computing: Staff presentation

The staff presentation introduces the Computing curriculum, highlighting key features and resources to support teachers.

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