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These Computing Progression of Skills Grids offer a structured approach to tracking and supporting computing skills development across KS1 and KS2. Designed for subject coordinators and teachers, these grids break down key computing skills into clear, year-by-year expectations, making planning and monitoring student progress more straightforward.

What’s Included:
✔ Seven Word documents, each focusing on a specific area of computing
✔ Topics covered include:

• Programming
• Digital Exploration
• Communication and Collaboration
• Multimedia
• Digital Media
• Music and Sound
• Data
  ✔ Detailed guidance on what students should know at each stage of development

Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Programming: Covers the basics of coding, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques.
★ Digital Exploration: Encourages exploration of online tools and platforms to support learning.
★ Communication and Collaboration: Focuses on developing skills in working together using digital tools.
★ Multimedia: Teaches students how to create and manipulate digital content such as images and videos.
★ Digital Media: Introduces students to the use of digital media tools, including audio and video.
★ Music and Sound: Develops skills in creating and editing music and sound using digital tools.
★ Data: Teaches students how to collect, interpret, and present data using digital tools.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Helps ensure consistent skill development across year groups
✔ Supports differentiation by providing clear expectations for students of all abilities
✔ Easy to integrate into lesson planning and curriculum mapping
✔ Provides a clear framework for tracking student progress
✔ A valuable resource for subject leaders and Ofsted inspections

Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for computing teachers, subject coordinators, and those responsible for curriculum planning across KS1 and KS2. Can be used to track and support progression, plan differentiated lessons, or prepare for inspections.

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KS1 computing | KS2 computing skills | Progression grids | Computing curriculum planning | Programming KS1 | Digital media KS2 | Music and sound computing | Data handling KS1