Web Development Basics (Year 2)

About Course

The Web Development Basics course in Year 2 introduces pupils to how websites are planned, structured, and created. Building on earlier digital learning, pupils explore the purpose of websites, basic page layout, and how text and images are used to communicate information. Using child-friendly, visual tools, learners create simple web pages while practising safe and responsible online behaviour.
Key Focus Areas
Understanding the purpose of websites
Identifying parts of a webpage (header, text, images, links)
Planning simple web pages using layouts or storyboards
Creating basic web pages with drag-and-drop tools
Using text and images to share information
Introduction to hyperlinks (with guidance)
Reinforcing online safety and responsible publishing

Course Content

AUTUMN TERM
Focus: Understanding the Web

Week 1: What is the internet?
Week 2: What is a website?
Week 3: Types of websites (news, games, learning)
Week 4: Web browsers
Week 5: Web addresses (URLs)
Week 6: Navigation (links, back, forward)
Week 7: Safe browsing
Week 8: Basic webpage layout
Week 9: Parts of a webpage (text, images, buttons)
Week 10: Assessment

SPRING TERM
Focus: Creating Simple Web Content

Week 1: Introduction to website building tools (kid-friendly)
Week 2: Adding text
Week 3: Adding images
Week 4: Designing a simple webpage layout
Week 5: Basic colour and fonts
Week 6: Adding buttons
Week 7: Linking pages
Week 8: Creating a simple 1-page website
Week 9: Improving the design
Week 10: Web Mini Project

SUMMER TERM
Focus: Web Projects

Week 1: Designing a homepage
Week 2: Creating a profile page
Week 3: Adding pictures
Week 4: Creating a small class website
Week 5: Adding navigation
Week 6: Simple animations (drag-and-drop tools)
Week 7: Website safety
Week 8: Reviewing designs
Week 9: Final improvements
Week 10: End-of-Year Web Design Showcase

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