Things to do

Coding is important for children as it will help improve their mathematics and writing skills. It will give them valuable life skills, which will be used eventually in the workplace.  Develop your child’s skill by starting to learn the basics of coding - you don't even need a computer! Problem solving and thinking creatively all helps them to develop resilience.
 

Usesful Computing Links:

Purple Mash (KS1 and KS2)

An online resources used throughout school.

Barefoot (KS1 and KS2)

Downloadable activities and games for children, links to live lessons and a guide for parents - includes cross-curricular lesson plans and resources that unpack computational thinking in a range of subjects.
 

Code Club (KS2)

https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/codeclub

Projects and activities for home learning and a parent guide.
 

UK Safer Internet Centre (KS1 and KS2)

Online safety resources aimed at 3 -11 year olds.
 

STEM Learning e-Library (KS1 and KS2)

An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed.
 

Raspberry Pi Foundation – Digital Making at Home (KS2)

Join the weekly code-along using open projects based on a weekly theme, with different levels available for all abilities, allowing you to be open-ended with opportunities for making and creativity.
 

Computing at School - Home Learning (KS1 and KS2)

Information and links to a range of at home computing activities
 

Thinkfun – All ages
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Unplugged activities for children to learn the basics about algorithms without a computer.