Coding & Programming (Year 7)

About Course

The Coding and Programming course in Year 7 develops pupils’ ability to design, write, debug, and evaluate programs using structured coding techniques. Pupils explore algorithms, control structures, and variables in age-appropriate programming environments. The course fosters logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and safe, responsible use of technology.
Key Focus Areas
Introduction to programming concepts: variables, loops, and conditionals
Writing algorithms and designing simple programs
Debugging and testing code to ensure correct functionality
Using computational thinking to solve problems
Creating interactive projects, simulations, or games
Introduction to text-based programming environments (e.g., Python or JavaScript basics)
Applying coding skills to cross-curricular projects
Practising safe and responsible use of coding platforms

Course Content

SPRING TERM
Focus: Web Development (HTML/CSS), Python Logic, Problem Solving

WEEK 1 – How Websites Work (Introduction to the Web)
WEEK 2 – Introduction to HTML (Structure of a Web Page)
WEEK 3 – HTML Content (Text, Images & Links)
WEEK 4 – Introduction to CSS (Styling Web Pages)
WEEK 5 – Combining HTML & CSS (Designing a Simple Web Page)
WEEK 6 – Python Recap (Revision of Basics)
WEEK 7 – Python Input & Output
WEEK 8 – Conditions in Python (If Statements)
WEEK 9 – Loops in Python (Repeating Instructions)
WEEK 10 – Mini Web Project (Build a Simple Website)
WEEK 11 – Mini Python Project
WEEK 12 – Project Presentation & Review

SUMMER TERM
Focus: Creative Coding, Game Logic, Final Projects, Digital Skills

WEEK 1 – Coding Review & Problem Solving
WEEK 2 – Debugging (Finding & Fixing Errors)
WEEK 3 – Introduction to Game Logic
WEEK 4 – Building a Simple Game in Python
WEEK 5 – Creative Coding (Fun Programs)
WEEK 6 – Mini Project Planning
WEEK 7 – Mini Project Build (Coding Session)
WEEK 8 – Testing & Improving Projects
WEEK 9 – Final Project Completion
WEEK 10 – Final Presentation & Digital Portfolio

AUTUMN TERM
Focus: Computational Thinking, Block Coding, Intro to Python, Logic and Algorithms

WEEK 1 – What is Coding? (Introduction to Programming)
WEEK 2 – Computational Thinking (Thinking Like a Programmer)
WEEK 3 – Algorithms (Step-by-Step Instructions)
WEEK 4 – Introduction to Scratch (Block Coding)
WEEK 5 – Events & Sequences (When Things Happen in Code)
WEEK 6 – Loops (Repeating Actions)
WEEK 7 – Conditions (If… Then Statements)
WEEK 8 – Debugging (Fixing Errors)
WEEK 9 – Introduction to Python (Text-Based Coding)
WEEK 10 – Variables (Storing Information)
WEEK 11 – Mini Project Planning
WEEK 12 – Mini Project Presentation & Review

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