About Course
The Web Development course in Year 6 introduces pupils to more advanced concepts in website design and creation. Pupils learn to structure, style, and publish websites while understanding how design, functionality, and accessibility work together. The course encourages creativity, logical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible digital practices, preparing learners for secondary ICT and coding challenges.
Key Focus Areas
Planning, designing, and creating multi-page websites
Advanced use of HTML elements (headings, paragraphs, links, images, lists, tables)
Introduction to CSS styling (fonts, colours, spacing, layout principles)
Applying web design principles: usability, accessibility, and readability
Testing, debugging, and improving websites
Responsible content creation and copyright awareness
Safe publishing and online sharing of digital projects
Collaborative web projects and peer feedback
Course Content
AUTUMN TERM
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WEEK 1: What Is the Web?
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WEEK 2: Introduction to HTML
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WEEK 3: Text Elements in HTML
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WEEK 4: Images & Links
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WEEK 5: Lists & Page Organisation
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WEEK 6: Introduction to CSS (Styling)
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WEEK 7: Improving Page Design
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WEEK 8: Online Safety & Digital Responsibility
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WEEK 9: Mini Project – My First Website
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WEEK 10: Assessment & Presentation