*NEW* 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.
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*NEW* Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
Please note
This new unit combines two previous units, retaining the progression and skills that were covered separately in each. The ARCHIVED Year 6: Computing systems and networks: Bletchey Park and the ARCHIVED Year 6: Creating media: History of computers will remain permanently available in our Content archive but will not be updated in line with curriculum or website developments.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain that codes can be used for a number of different reasons and decode messages.
- Explain how to ensure a password is secure and how this works.
- Explain the importance of historical figures and their contribution towards computer science.
- Present information about their historical figures in an interesting and engaging manner.
- Develop an idea for a computer of the future and create a simple design.
- Produce a simple audio advert with simple edits, which demonstrate an understanding of how to use the software.
Suggested prior learning
Computing systems and networks: Search engines
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Secret codes
- To understand there are many different types of secret codes.
Lesson 2: Brute force hacking
- To understand the importance of having a secure password.
Lesson 3: Computers of the past
- To recognise the importance of the history of computers and create a well-researched presentation.
Lesson 4: Future computer
- To design a computer of the future.
Lesson 5: Audio adverts
- To create an audio advert for a future computer.
Key skills
Key knowledge
Related content
Unit resources

Knowledge organiser: Computing Y6: Systems and networks: Bletchley Park and the history of computers.
Aimed at pupils, two pages providing key facts and definitions from the unit '*NEW* Computing systems and networks: Bletchley Park…

Vocabulary display – Computing Y6: Bletchley Park and the history of computers
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Bletchley Park and the history of computers unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
History.
Mathematics: Number – number and place value.
RSE.
English: Writing – composition.
Design and technology.