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Year 5 · Key Stage 2

Computing

Algorithms, coding, and using technology safely.

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  1. Combining Code: Sequences, Selection and RepetitionLearn how sequence, selection and repetition work together in block-based programs. Children explore each building block, see how they combine, practise spotting errors using logical reasoning, and design algorithms with flowcharts before building them in code.
  2. Variables in ActionIn this lesson, pupils discover what variables are, why every program needs them, and how a variable's value can change step by step. They match key vocabulary, trace a simple game loop to predict values, and sort real-world uses before testing their knowledge in a quiz.
  3. Networks, Data and Digital ServicesChildren discover how computer networks are structured, how data is broken into packets and travels across the internet, and what everyday services — like email, streaming, and the web — depend on those networks.
  4. Creating, Combining and Sharing ResponsiblyChildren learn how to choose the right digital tools for creative tasks, combine text and images purposefully, and evaluate online information and sharing responsibly. By the end, they can justify their software choices, critique online content for reliability, and apply safe digital citizenship when publishing work.