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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

In this section...

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

Programming software

C# Cook Books

Sorting Visualiser

A Level Computer Science

C# Yellow Book

GCSE Computer Science

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

See also...

Labour Market Information (LMI)

Toyota Virtual Plant Tour

Learnit BIOLOGY

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Creative and Performing Arts

Year 8

Social Sciences

Tutor Time (Life Lessons)

Our curriculum

Useful Websites

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The Wave: Autocracy clip part 2 (clip 3 of 9)

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

District 9 revision

Attack the Block revision

C# Cook Book // Tic Tac Toe (GUI)

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

On your exam day

Examination Result Queries

New...

Trip to Athens October 2026

School Policies

Music Evenings 2025

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Bronze DofE Enrolment Letter 2025-2026

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Photography Competition

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GCSE Repl.It Programming A Level CS GCSE CS Key Stage 3 Computer Science C# Music GCSE Drama History Learnit iMedia Careersfair Digital Test Aspen Russell YouTube Farrand On Film YOUNG Drama Careers Year 9 Options Events French

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