Teacher Pack: KS1 Computing
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About this resource
A planning companion for the KS1 computing unit. Maps every resource to specific NC requirements, gives clear guidance on when to teach UNPLUGGED (no device) vs PLUGGED (with device), flags the misconceptions Y1–Y2 children most commonly bring, references the standard UK online safety frameworks (CEOP, ThinkUKnow, SMART), and lays out a 6-lesson scheme.
Particularly useful is the section on online safety incident response — the protocol when a child reveals something concerning during a lesson.
What you'll learn
- Creating & debugging simple programs DfE NC Computing KS1 req 2
- Online safety: keeping safe online DfE NC Computing KS1 req 6
- Predicting program behaviour DfE NC Computing KS1 req 3
- Using technology purposefully DfE NC Computing KS1 reqs 4, 5
- What is an algorithm? DfE NC Computing KS1 req 1
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about computing. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 computing — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 computing. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.