This Computing scheme of work overview video introduces teachers to the Year 6 Exploring AI unit, designed to help KS2 children understand artificial intelligence and its growing role in modern life. It outlines the unit’s structure, key teaching points and practical guidance to support confident delivery.

The unit includes five lessons covering areas such as virtual assistants, image generation and code creation. The children explore how AI works using data and algorithms, while also considering ethical questions around fairness, bias and responsibility. The video highlights common misconceptions, such as believing AI is always a robot or that it can think like a human. It helps teachers clarify key ideas in an age-appropriate, engaging way.

See more of our Year 6 Computing scheme of work.

• Computing, Year 6, *New* Computing systems and networks: Exploring AI.