Computing: Mixed-age

Computing lessons tailored to the requirements of a mixed-age setting.

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Computing lessons for mixed-age classes and year groups

Unit of work are organised across five key areas: Computing systems and networks, Programming, Creating media, Data handling and Online safety. Each includes lesson plans, guidance, resources and videos to support primary classroom teaching. Suitable for both Microsoft and Google schools.

Mixed-age units follow a Cycle A and Cycle B format, supporting progression across mixed-age classes and year groups.

Year 1/2
Cycle A
Cycle B
Computing
Computing systems and networks: Improving mouse skills
(5 lessons)
Developing an understanding of how to log in and navigate around a computer while building mouse control skills,…
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Multiple options
Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Programming 1: Commands unplugged
(5 lessons)
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Programming 1: Algorithms unplugged
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Skills showcase: Rocket to the moon
(5 lessons)
Developing keyboard and mouse skills through designing, building and testing digital projects using a range of software tools.…
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Computing
Computing systems and networks 1: What is a computer?
(5 lessons)
Exploring what a computer is by identifying different inputs and outputs and understanding how computers process information. Pupils…
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New!
Multiple options
Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
(5 lessons)
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Programming 1: Algorithms and debugging
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Computing systems and networks 2: Word processing
(5 lessons)
Developing word processing skills by learning touch typing, using keyboard shortcuts and exploring how to stay safe online.…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 1
(5 lessons)
Exploring online safety, including how to stay safe online, manage emotions when something causes upset and understand responsibilities…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 2
(4 lessons)
Investigating online safety, including what happens to information posted online, how to keep personal information private and how…
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Year 3/4
Cycle A
Cycle B
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Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Microsoft Office 365: Computing systems and networks 2: Emailing
(5 lessons)
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Google: Computing systems and networks 2: Emailing
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Programming: Scratch
(5 lessons)
Investigating programming through Scratch by creating animations and learning key coding concepts. Pupils apply their understanding by testing,…
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Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Video trailers – Option 1: Using devices other than iPads
(5 lessons)
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Video trailers – Option 2: Using iPads
(5 lessons)
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Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Google: Creating media: Website design
(5 lessons)
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Microsoft Office 365: Creating media: Website design
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Programming 1: Further coding with Scratch
(5 lessons)
Designing and programming a game using variables, sensors and ‘if’ statements to control outcomes and interactions. Pupils debug…
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Computing
Programming 2: Computational thinking
(5 lessons)
Developing computational thinking skills through decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction and algorithm design to solve problems. Pupils apply these…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 3
(5 lessons)
Further exploring online safety, including the difference between beliefs, opinions and facts, privacy settings, protecting personal information and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 4
(5 lessons)
Developing online research skills by learning how to search for information and judge its probable accuracy. Pupils identify…
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Year 5/6
Cycle A
Cycle B
New!
Multiple options
Multiple options
Computing
Option 1
Option 2
Programming 2: BBC micro:bit
(5 lessons)
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Programming 2: BBC micro:bit
(5 lessons)
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Computing
Data handling: Mars Rover 1
(5 lessons)
Exploring how the Mars Rover collects, stores and transmits data back to Earth using binary code and computer…
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Computing
Skills showcase: Mars Rover 2
(5 lessons)
Investigating how computers represent and process digital images through pixels, binary code and image compression. Pupils apply their…
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Computing
Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
(5 lessons)
Investigating secret codes, secure passwords and the history of computers to understand how technology and cybersecurity have developed…
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Computing
Computing systems and networks: Exploring AI
(5 lessons)
Exploring what AI is and how it generates text, images and code. Pupils learn about creating and refining…
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Computing
Skills showcase: Inventing a product
(5 lessons)
Designing an electronic product using coding, debugging and computer-aided design to understand how digital technologies support product development.…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 5
(5 lessons)
Investigating online communication, personal privacy and the impact technology can have on health and wellbeing. Pupils explore how…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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Computing
Online safety: Year 6
(6 lessons)
Examining online safety and wellbeing, including how online interactions, sharing content and digital behaviour can affect emotions and…
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