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Essential programming skills to learn

Below is a list of programming skills we aim to mostly cover between years 7 and 11 in computing and computer science. If you feel you are ahead, or behind, take a look through the list and practise the skills yourself. There are many resources online, especially on YouTube, that explain how to use python and provide ideas for projects and tasks.

These skills can be achieved by programming a console application (like in repl.it or Hartismere Python). 

Basic

Intermediate

Expert

Infinity and beyond

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Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Programming software

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Sorting Visualiser

A Level Computer Science

C# Yellow Book

GCSE Computer Science

C# Cook Books

See also...

Revision for computer science

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Careers in Chemistry

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Mathematics

Social Sciences

Year 12 revision

Higher Education

Humanities

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MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

Do you want to work in The creative Industries when you leave school?

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

C# Cook Book // Calculator (Console)

Science podcast

Artificial intelligence and assessments

1.5 Network Topologies, Protocols and Layers // GCSE Computer Science MidTerm Assessment

Attack the Block revision

C# Cook Book // Mastermind (Console)

The Wave: the first autocracy lesson, part 1 (clip 2 of 9)

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Bronze DofE Trip to Thorpe Woodlands

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

11E Charity Karaoke-cake sale. Friday 31st January

ORWELL HOUSE BAKE SALE 2025

Parents Evening :: Year 13

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Examination Certificates

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

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GCSE Repl.It Programming A Level CS GCSE CS Key Stage 3 Computer Science C# Ingredients Certificates Do The Right Thing Orwell CIEAG Results Computerphile Highereducation Leadership Dance AS Year 9 Options Year 9Chem Design Digital Test Private Candidate

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