See Year 9s Computer Science ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| HTML Project | Site Media File Creation (Logo/Video) |
| HTML Template Blank add CSS Colours |
| CSS Interactive/Behavioural Features |
| CSS Interactive/Behavioural Features |
| Gallery |
| Feedback and Action Task |
| Bebra | Bebra’s Practice |
| Bebra’s Challenge Test |
| Computer Crime | Phishing |
| Computer Misuse |
| Protecting Personal Data |
| Copyright |
| Python Programming | Python: Data types & If statements |
| Python: if statements and loops |
| Python: While & For Loops |
| Python: Lists |
| Python Quiz Assessment and Action Task |
| Advanced Python | Procedures |
| Functions |
| Python Project |
| Python Project |
| AI |
| AI |
| Y9 exams (all subjects) | |
| End of Year Evaluation and Minecraft Challenge |
| Computer Architecture | Binary |
| Hexadecimal |
| Character Encoding |
| Binary Addition |
| Bitmap Images |
What will you study?
Full Web Site Design: Using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Computer Crime & Cyber Security
Intermediate Python Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Physical Computing Programming
Useful tips and resources
KS3 Computing Complete Revision & Practice
Improve your HTML code via W3 Schools
Javascript is the world’s most popular gaming language. You can develop
your skills via W3 Schools
Python Programming – This website has tutorials showing you how to install Python on your device and learn the basics of printing, inputs, variables, data types, iteration, selection and using lists
Have a look at some of the AI resources found here
BBC Bitesize KS3 Computer Science – A great website with many topics we learn in KS3.
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
BEBRA’s Computational Thinking Challenge Test – Autumn Term
Hacktivate is a capture-the-flag game for students aged 11-19, utilising skills such as coding, encryption, networking, and more.
Films to watch:
Imitation Game
Transcendence
Hackers
Places to visit:
National Museum for Computing
Online Magazine
Kid Codecs – A fun often quirky kids magazine about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM).
