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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...

C# Cook Books

A Level Computer Science

Programming software

C# Yellow Book

Online Little Man Computer - CPU simulator

Sorting Visualiser

CPU Fetch-Decode-Execute Animation

GCSE Computer Science

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Programming

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Public Services

Year 8

1.6 Systems Security Flashcards | Quizlet

Mathematics

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Personal Development

Revision for computer science

Year 9 - cover videos for revision

Explore...

1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Flashcards | Quizlet

Candidate Information - Non-examination assessments

C# Cook Book // Higher Or Lower (GUI)

Summer 2025 Results

Homework - Digital Video #2

MegaProcessor - the largest CPU in the world

Candidate Information - Coursework Assessments

Python Cheat Sheet

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

Code.Org - Express computer science course

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Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)

Local Governing Body Information

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

What happens to your examination script?

Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Pan's Labyrinth

Teacher of Science

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GCSE Repl.It Programming A Level CS GCSE CS Key Stage 3 Computer Science C# Mathematics Year 7 Education Learnit Uniform Cooking Religious Personal Development French Art Year 9 Options Psychology GCSE Computing Security Do The Right Thing Chemistry

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