This lesson introduced learners to a new programming environment: Scratch. Learners began by comparing Scratch to other programming environments they may have experienced, before familiarising themselves with the basic layout of the screen. 

This lesson, learners created movement for more than one sprite. In doing this, they designed and implemented their code, and then created code to replicate a given outcome. Finally, they experimented with new motion blocks. 

Today the children were introduced to the concept of sequences by joining blocks of code together. They learnt how event blocks can be used to start a project in a variety of different ways. In doing this, they applied principles of design to plan and create a project. 

This lesson explored sequences, and how they are implemented in a simple program. Children had the opportunity to experiment with sequences where order is and is not important. They then created their own sequences from given designs. 

Safer Internet Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of online safety. Each year Safer Internet Day covers online issue or themes that speak to the things young people are seeing and experiencing online.

The 2025 Safer Internet Day theme is: ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.'

Pupils should:

• Know the importance of keeping personal information private.

• Understand how to keep safe online and use technology safely.

• Know where and how to report concerns and gets support with issues online.

• Understand that people sometimes behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not.