ICT
Autumn 1
Year 7
Introduction to Microsoft 365 and school systems
Logging on to the school system
Using OneDrive to save and organise files
Using Word and PowerPoint
Using school email
Understanding cloud working
Opening, saving and sharing work correctly
Year 8
Spreadsheets and Excel
Understanding spreadsheets
Cell references
Basic formulas
Common functions
Formatting data
Creating charts and presenting information
Year 9
Cyber security and digital responsibility
Introduction to cyber security
Viruses, malware and ransomware
Phishing and social engineering
Password security and two-factor authentication
Online privacy and digital footprint
Protecting devices and accounts
Autumn 2
Year 7
Computational thinking 1
What is computational thinking?
Decomposition
Pattern recognition
Abstraction
Writing simple algorithms
Using computational thinking to solve everyday problems
Year 8
Computational thinking 2
Using decomposition to plan larger tasks
Identifying repeated patterns
Removing unnecessary detail through abstraction
Writing efficient algorithms
Testing and improving solutions
Applying computational thinking to coding problem
Year 9
Board game logic and flowcharts
Understanding rules and systems
Sequence
Selection
Flowchart symbols
Designing logic for a simple board game
Testing and refining game rules
Spring 1
Year 7
Scratch programming
Introduction to Scratch
Making algorithms
Controlling sprites
Using x and y coordinates
Using if statements
Creating sprite behaviour
Year 8
Scratch game development
Planning a game
Designing rules and objectives
Creating a prototype
Using variables
Using broadcasting
Setting SMART targets
Year 9
Python programming
Writing Python code
Using input and output
Creating variables
Using data types
Using selection
Using loops
Spring 2
Year 7
Online safety
How to behave online
Online dangers
Cyberbullying
Keeping personal information private
Strong passwords
Reporting concerns
Year 8
AI and learning
What AI is
Using AI to support learning
Checking AI output for accuracy
Understanding hallucinations
Avoiding plagiarism
Using AI responsibly
Year 9
Business project
Planning a small business idea
Using Word to create documents
Using PowerPoint to pitch ideas
Using Excel for costs and data
Using email and cloud tools to collaborate
Combining Microsoft products into one project
Summer 1
Year 7
Networks and the internet
How data is sent
Network equipment
Wi-Fi, routers and local networks
Speed and connections
Using the internet
The difference between Wi-Fi and the internet
Year 8
Understanding computers
What data is
Binary basics
What computers are
The CPU
Memory and storage
How hardware and software work together
Year 9
PC hardware
Main parts of a computer
CPU, RAM, storage and GPU
Motherboards and power supplies
Input and output devices
How to build a PC
Choosing suitable components
Summer 2
Year 7
Micro:bit projects
Introduction to physical computing
Creating simple Micro:bit programs
Using inputs and outputs
Testing projects
Improving solutions
Year 8
Turtle with EduBlocks
Using EduBlocks Python
Drawing shapes with Turtle
Using sequence
Using loops
Using procedures
Planning and creating a drawing project
Year 9
HTML and web design
Introduction to HTML
Creating headings and paragraphs
Adding images
Creating lists
Adding links
Creating and testing a simple website