We’re here to support you and your colleagues with teaching and learning! We’ve collated a whole list of useful online resources and apps that are FREE to use.
Teach Computing: This is a free website that once you have created a login gives you access to a computing curriculum for Years 1 – 6. The curriculum covers the full NC and has presentations that can be used for each session. This is a FREE resource. | |
Kapow Primary: Kapow have a computing programme which can be purchased for an annual fee (free trial available). All planning, videos and resources are provided. It even includes knowledge organisers and quizzes. Although there is a cost this is reasonably priced. | |
Barefoot Computing: Supports all areas of the KS1 and 2 computer science curriculum. Other resources are being released all the time for the information technology and digital literacy strands. This is a FREE resource. | |
There are lots of websites, apps and physical resources which can be used to teach computer science across the computing curriculum. Included below are a variety of quality resources that can be used to deliver the curriculum across both key stages and ensure progression.
Unplugged activities | |
An online beebot | |
Downloadable as chrome extension | |
Online coding portal | |
Explaining key terms for KS1 pupils |
Unplugged and digital activities | |
Super website to get you coding with microbits | |
Downloadable as chrome extension | |
Also available as a chrome extension | |
Online coding portal | |
Chance to use python | |
Code from any device |
Websites
Planning, resources and guidance | |
CEOP website with lessons, videos games and activities for KS1 | |
Resources and videos for KS1 teachers | |
Websites
Planning, resources and guidance | |
CEOP website with lessons, videos games and activities for KS2 | |
Resources and videos for KS2 teachers | |
Google Internet safety platform (Children work towards online certificates) | |
Useful guides to games/ apps and online safety (free) plus other resources for a subscription | |
Editing html |
Web based platforms (free)
Key Stage 1
File storage
Word processing
Google Docs | |
Microsoft Word | |
Learning the keyboard | |
Basic mouse control |
Presentations
Drawing
Google Drawings | |
Paintz app | |
Sketchpad |
Digital Images
Google Photos | |
Google Docs | |
Lunapic |
Animation
Chrome Music Lab | |
Music and sound
Chrome Music Lab | |
Creative & Publishing
Key Stage 2
File storage
Word processing
Google Docs | |
Microsoft Word | |
Learning to type | |
Dance mat typing |
Presentations
Spreadsheets
Databases
Drawing
Google Drawing | |
3D modelling | |
Sketchpad |
Digital Images
Google Photos | |
Online photo editing website | |
Lunapic |
Animation
Google Slides | |
Flip animator | |
Brush ninja | |
Stop Motion Studio Free from chrome web store |
Music, sound and audio
Chrome Music Lab | |
Music linked to coding | |
Free 30 day trial (podcasting and audio recording) | |
Also available as a chrome extension | |
Audacity Available as a chrome extension | |
Vocaroo (audio recorder) |
Apps
Key Stage 1
File storage
Drawing
Digital Images
Animation
Music and sound
Video editing
Key Stage 2
File storage
Spreadsheets
Drawing
3D modelling | |
Digital Images
Animation
Music, sound and audio
Imovie
Creative & Publishing
Video editing
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