See Year 8s Computer Science ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| HTML and CSS Website | Intro to HTML and CSS Colours |
| Tables and Hyperlink |
| HTML Project |
| HTML Project |
| HTML Project and Presentations |
| Assessment |
| Bebra | Bebra’s Practice |
| Bebra’s Challenge Test |
| Computer Architecture | Input, Output and Storage |
| Binary / CPU |
| AI |
| Python Programming | Python: Algorithms |
| Python: Strings and Variables |
| Python: Data Types |
| Python: Selection |
| Python: While Loops |
| Python Quiz Assessment |
| GameMaker | Intro to GameMaker Studio |
| Real Time Combat |
| Levelling Up and Progession System |
| Dialogue Boxes |
| Assessment |
| GameMaker |
| GameMaker |
| GameMaker |
| Y8 exams (English, Maths, Science, Languages, Humanities) | |
| Non Revision Assessment |
| Robotics | Robotics Buggy Car Drawing |
| Robotics Buggy Car Line Following |
| Robotics Buggy Car Advanced Motors |
| Robotics Buggy Car Collision Detection |
| Robotics Buggy Car Remote Control |
What will you study?
Website creation:
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Computer Architecture; Input and output devices, CPU, binary, ASCII, Storage devices, Units of measurement
Python Programming; Print, Input, Variables, Data types, Selection, Iteration
Logical Thinking
Networks
Bitmap Graphics
Computing Pioneers
BBC Microbits
Useful tips and resources
A great book to help your child with Python Programming
Start to learn HTML code
Javascript is the world’s most popular gaming language. You can develop
your skills via W3 Schools
Start to consider computational thinking via BBC Bitesize
Introduction to Python coding
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
Cyber First Girls Competition – A national competition aimed at introducing 12/13-year-old girls to the world of cyber security and inspiring them to consider careers in this industry. This happens in the Autumn Term
Amazon Get IT Programme and competition – The programme helps students learn how to use tech and the cloud to solve real-world problems, explore different types of tech careers, and meet professionals
Films to watch:
The Imitation Game
Places to visit:
The National Museum of Computing
Magazine:
Kid Codecs –A fun often quirky kids magazine about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
