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Key stage 1 computing lesson plans (national curriculum)

Every Key stage 1 computing statement from the national curriculum programme of study, grouped by strand. Choose "Plan this" and Heapso plans a lesson that covers it.

General

  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-001

    understand what algorithms are, how they are implemented as programs on digital devices, and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions

    Plan this
  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-002

    create and debug simple programs

    Plan this
  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-003

    use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs

    Plan this
  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-004

    use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content

    Plan this
  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-005

    recognise common uses of information technology beyond school

    Plan this
  • ENG-NC-CO-KS1-006

    use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies

    Plan this

Questions teachers ask

What do pupils learn in Key stage 1 computing?
The national curriculum has 6 statutory computing statements for Key stage 1 (Years 1 and 2). They are listed on this page by strand, each with a code.
How do I plan a Key stage 1 computing lesson for a statement?
Choose "Plan this" next to the statement. Heapso opens a lesson plan set to Key stage 1 computing with that statement linked. You can change anything before Pip writes.

Plan your next Key stage 1 computing unit

Heapso opens a unit plan set to Key stage 1 computing. Add the statements you're teaching and Pip cites only those, in British English.

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Department for Education, National curriculum in England (2013, updated 2014–2021). Open Government Licence v3.0.

Heapso is an independent planning tool. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education, the Welsh Government, the Department of Education (Northern Ireland), CCEA, Ofqual, Qualifications Wales or any exam board. Curriculum statements are reproduced from official sources under the Open Government Licence v3.0, with a link to each source. Always check the official documents for what is statutory.