Computing
Computing for 6th
Algorithms, online safety, digital literacy and basic programming concepts.
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Internet Safety for Primary — A Lesson Pack
Three age-banded internet safety lessons covering the SMART rules, what to do if something feels wrong, and how to spot fake information.
Algorithms — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 computing — algorithms. Covers what algorithms are, sequences, decomposition, debugging, and real-world examples. Aligns with KS2 NC computing requirements.
Creative Computing & Scratch Projects Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on creative computing — design thinking, planning digital projects, debugging, and how Scratch enables storytelling, game design, and interactive art.
Online Safety & Digital Citizenship — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 online safety. Covers personal information, passwords, what to do about worrying content, kindness online, and recognising fake or unreliable information. Aligns with KS2 NC computing and DfE statutory online safety guidance.
Programming with Scratch — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for Scratch programming concepts in KS2. Covers blocks, sprites, events, loops, variables, and conditionals. Aligns with KS2 NC computing programming objectives.
Artificial Intelligence — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 introduction to AI. Covers what AI is, how it learns, large language models, AI uses in everyday life, limitations, and how to use AI tools responsibly. Brand-new topic for primary computing.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on cybersecurity — types of cyber attack, protecting personal data, phishing, strong passwords, encryption, and staying safe online.
Data & Spreadsheets — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 data and spreadsheets topic. Covers cells, rows, columns, formulas, charts, and data analysis. Aligns with KS2 NC computing data objectives.
Databases & Data Representation Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on databases, data representation, and how computers store information — binary, file types, databases, and the concept of data as structured information.
Networks & the Internet — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 networks and internet topic. Covers what networks are, the difference between internet and World Wide Web, packets, servers, IP addresses, and how email travels. Aligns with KS2 NC computing.
A Brief History of the Internet
From ARPANET to AI — eight key moments in the internet's 60-year journey.
AI and Machine Learning — A Friendly Intro
What AI actually is, where it shows up in daily life, and where humans still beat machines.
Data Types — Numbers, Text, Booleans
What programmers mean by different data types — integers, floats, strings, booleans, lists.
HTML Basics — Build Your First Web Page
Step-by-step intro to HTML. Build a simple personal page with headings, lists, links and images.
Presentation Design Tips
Ten rules for slides that don't make your audience cringe. Plus the 10/20/30 rule.
Spotting Online Scams
Six red flags that a message or website is a scam — and what to do if you spot one.
Spreadsheet Basics Worksheet
Cells, rows, columns, formulas (=SUM, =AVERAGE) explained with a class-trip data scenario.