• Full academic year of study for year 7.

  • 37 lessons in total

  • Built from resources created for the UK government to be used in schools so you can be sure your child is learning the same as their peers

  • A broad and diverse range of computing and ICT skills

  • Updated for 2025 and adjusted for home learners or for school pupils to work on their own.

  • Track and store progress

  • End of Unit assessments

  • Certificate of completion

  • Quizzes after lessons to check learning

  • All software used in the course is free or there is a free alternative

Cost

FAQ

  • How long do I get access to the course?

    Access to the course is two years (730 days) from date of purchase.

  • Is there support?

    Yes, there is email support Mon-Fri term time. We will get back to you asap, but always within 48 hours.

  • What format is the course?

    The course is video based with caption/subtitles. There are worksheets for many lessons but the video will always guide you through the worksheets. Every lesson has a quiz to check learning and there is an assessment for every unit. You don't have to print the worksheets if you don't have a printer.

  • How many lessons are there and how often should a lesson be done?

    There are 36 lesson (and a bonus lesson) which means the course can be done one lesson per week term-time and the entire course will take one academic year. You get the whole course in one go, so you can work as fast or slow as you like.

  • How long is each lesson?

    The video length differs but one hour should be allocated per lesson. The actual time the lesson takes will differ depending on the student. The emphasis of the course is for the student to do as much practice work as possible rather than just watching a video.

30 day money back guarantee

Full refund within 30 days if you find the course is not what you wanted. No quibbles.

Main skills taught:

Using word processors (i.e. Word or similar)

Using slide software (i.e. Powerpoint or similar)

Using Spreadsheets (i.e Excel or similar)

How the internet works

Programming with blocks (Scratch) x 2 Units



Year 7 Computing and ICT Units Overview

It's best to do the units in numerical order, but they can be done in any order, except Unit 3 Scratch Progamming 1 must be done before Unit 5 Scratch Programming 2

Unit 1 - Clear Messaging in Digital Media

Learn how colour, font, layout and imagery convey a clear message and apply this to posters/slides with attribution.

Software required:

  • ☐ PowerPoint or Google Slides
  • ☐ Web browser 

Unit 2 - Networks – From Semaphores to the Internet

Explore how communication evolved into modern networks and how data travels (packets, IP, DNS, WWW).

Software required:

  • ☐ Web browser

Unit 3 - Programming Essentials (Scratch Part I)

Build basic programs to master sequence, selection and beginner iteration.

Software required:

  • ☐ Scratch (online or desktop)

Unit 4 - Modelling Data – Spreadsheets

Use formulas/functions and simple charts to analyse and present data.

Software required:

  • ☐ Any spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets (free), LibreOffice Calc (free) or Apple Mac Numbers (free on Apple products)

Unit 5 - Programming (Scratch Part II)

Extend Scratch with broadcasts, multi-sprite coordination and structured problem-solving to complete a small project.

Software required:

  • ☐ Scratch (online or desktop)

Unit 6 - Using Media – Gaining Support for a Cause

Plan and produce a short blog/mini-campaign combining text and images with credible sources and citations.

Software required:

  • ☐ Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Pages (Mac)
  • ☐ Google Slides or PowerPoint 
  • ☐ Web browser 

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