About Course
The Web Development Basics course in Year 4 introduces pupils to how websites are designed, built, and used. Pupils learn the foundations of web structure and layout while creating simple, child-friendly web pages. The course encourages creativity, logical thinking, and responsible digital creation, helping pupils understand the role of websites in communication, learning, and everyday life.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding what websites are and how they work
Introduction to web pages, links, and navigation
Basic website structure and layout concepts
Creating simple web pages using beginner-friendly tools
Introduction to basic HTML elements (headings, text, images, links)
Applying simple design principles (colour, layout, readability)
Safe and responsible content creation
Understanding copyright, permissions, and online publishing safety
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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Week 1: What Is a Website?
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Week 2: What Is the Internet & How Websites Are Accessed
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Week 3: Parts of a Web Page
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Week 4: Web Pages, Links & Navigation
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Week 5: What Makes a Good Website?
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Week 6: Introduction to Website Creation (No Coding Yet)
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Week 7: Planning a Simple Website
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Week 8: Creating a Simple Web Page Layout
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Week 9: Internet Safety for Web Creators
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Week 10: Mini Project – My First Website Idea
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
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