Sequenced knowledge
Each unit builds on prior understanding so students are not guessing what comes next.
Curriculum
Structured Python from first syntax to GCSE confidence.
A sequenced 18-unit pathway with built-in retrieval, clear progression, and exam-aware practice.
Designed for UK secondary classrooms and adaptable to existing schemes of work.
Curriculum design principles
Retrieval over time
Core concepts are revisited to strengthen retention, not just one-off completion.
Assessment readiness
Students develop code-writing habits and problem-solving approaches aligned to GCSE demands.
18-unit core spine
Open each unit to view scope, estimated duration, and exam-board mapping.
U01: Output, Variables, Input
Output basics, variable setup, and first input/casting routines.
U02: Numbers, Operators, and Casting
Arithmetic fluency, integer operations, and safe conversion patterns.
U03: Selection and Comparisons
if/elif/else, relational operators, and decision logic tracing.
U04: Strings, Concatenation, and Formatting
Combining text, formatting output, and avoiding common syntax slips.
U05: Iteration with for
Count-controlled loops and repetitive output/problem patterns.
U06: Iteration with while and Sentinel Loops
Condition-controlled loops, sentinels, and loop termination checks.
U07: Lists
Create, index, mutate, and iterate across list structures.
U08: List Algorithms
Totals, counts, min/max scans, and practical list processing tasks.
U09: Functions
Parameters, return values, and reusable logic patterns.
U10: Decomposition and Reusable Procedures
Break larger problems into smaller callable steps.
U11: File Handling
Read, write, append, and validate file-based workflows.
U12: Validation and Defensive Programming
Input validation, boundary checking, and handling runtime errors.
U13: Searching and Sorting
Linear/binary search basics and algorithmic sorting foundations.
U14: Dictionaries and Key-Value Modeling
Model data with key-value pairs and dictionary traversal.
U15: 2D Data and Nested Structures
Nested lists/dictionaries and multi-layer data access patterns.
U16: GCSE Algorithmic Project Unit
Extended GCSE-style problem solving with staged checkpoints.
U17: OOP Foundations
Class/object basics and modular design habits for progression.
U18: A-Level Readiness
Recursion, complexity awareness, and exam-style synthesis.
How progression is tracked
- Step-level completion across each unit.
- End-of-unit checks with revisit paths for missed concepts.
- Mastery based on completion and secure assessment outcomes.
- Teacher visibility for targeted support and intervention.
Use the curriculum your way.
Start with free learner access, or use school workflows for assignment control and progress visibility.