Computing & Digital Innovation Centre
Resources
We are developing a number of free and paid-for resources to enhance the computing curriculum.
Free Resources
At the latest work group meeting in October, colleagues reviewed the new AI tool from the Oak National Academy, investigated whether ChatGPT could generate as good a resource as TeachMateAI, and developed a one-page Acceptable Use Policy for AI use by teachers that can be adapted by different settings.
Acceptable Use Policy for AI – Please note that this should be adapted to meet the priorities of your own setting and needs to be reinforced by robust safeguarding, GDPR and assessment policies.
Aila – Oak National Review – The new AI tool from Oak National Academy can be used to create lesson resources.
TeachMateAI v ChatGPT – Can a free tool generate as good an output as the subscription service TeachMateAI? Read the (limited) review.
Other Resources
The following resources are free to subscribing schools (see Bespoke Support page) or can be purchased as a one-time digital download:
| RESOURCE |
PRICE |
| Sheffield SEND Computing Scheme of Work |
£550 |
| A comprehensive, flexible curriculum for learners in special schools working below age expectations up to Key Stage 1 level, plus extension units. |
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| Mixed year group programming units - primary |
£245 |
| A two-year cycle of two units per phase (key stage 1, lower key stage 2, upper key stage 2) with full lesson plans, slides and worksheets. |
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| Alternative Physical Computing Units for key stage 2 |
£30 each
£50 for two
£60 for three
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- Year 4 Datalogging with micro:bit
- Year 5 Selection with micro:bit
- Year 6 Variables with Crumble
Include full lesson plans, slides and worksheets. Mapped to the Teach Computing Curriculum.
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| Foundation Stage Computing Toolkit |
£30 |
| Ideas and resources for teaching digital skills and problem-solving through computing mapped to the Early Learning Goals. |
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| Artificial Intelligence lessons for primary schools |
£50 |
- Year 2 - AI Around Us
- Year 3/4 - How to Train a Computer
- Year 4 - Creating Images with AI
- Year 5/6 - What is Machine Learning?
- Year 5/6 - What is Generative AI?
- Year 5/6 - Face Sensing with Scratch
- Year 5/6 - Machine Learning with micro:bit
- Year 6 - Chatbots in Scratch
The materials include full lesson plans, worksheets and slides, plus short videos for teachers on the key concepts and how to deliver the lessons effectively. Mapped to fit into the existing Teach Computing Curriculum, plus online safety appendix.
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