Curriculum

Structured Python from first syntax to GCSE confidence.

A sequenced 21-unit pathway with built-in retrieval, clear progression, and exam-aware practice. 12 units are live today, and the rest of the spine is in active development, landing steadily through the year.

Designed for UK secondary classrooms and adaptable to existing schemes of work.

Design principles

Curriculum design principles

Sequenced knowledge

Each unit builds on prior understanding so students are not guessing what comes next.

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.

The 21-unit core spine

Open a unit for its scope and exam-board mapping. Subscribing schools receive every new unit as it lands.

Units live now12 of 21
U01Output & VariablesLive▸
Produce exact output, store values in variables, and reuse them precisely.
OCR 2.2.1
U02Input & CastingLive▸
Collect input, understand type behaviour, and cast safely for calculations.
OCR 2.2.1
U03Arithmetic and ExpressionsLive▸
Arithmetic fluency, operator precedence, and expression tracing.
OCR 2.2.1
U04Selection and ComparisonsLive▸
if/elif/else, relational operators, and decision logic.
OCR 2.2.1
U05String ManipulationLive▸
Combine, slice, and format text, and avoid the common syntax slips.
OCR 2.2.1
U06Iteration with whileLive▸
Condition-controlled loops, sentinels, and loop termination checks.
OCR 2.2.1
U07Iteration with forLive▸
Count-controlled loops and repetitive output and problem patterns.
OCR 2.2.1
U08Functions (Subroutines)Live▸
Parameters, return values, and reusable logic patterns.
OCR 2.2.1
U09Decomposition and AbstractionLive▸
Break larger problems into smaller callable steps.
OCR 2.1.2
U10ListsLive▸
Create, index, mutate, and iterate across list structures.
OCR 2.2.1
U11List AlgorithmsLive▸
Totals, counts, min/max scans, and practical list processing tasks.
OCR 2.2.2
U12Searching and SortingIn development▸
Linear and binary search, and the standard sorting algorithms.
OCR 2.1.3
U132D ListsLive▸
Nested lists and multi-layer data access patterns.
OCR 2.2.1
U14Built-in Functions and Common LibrariesIn development▸
The standard toolbox: built-ins, random, and library habits.
OCR 2.2.1
U15File HandlingIn development▸
Read, write, append, and validate file-based workflows.
OCR 2.2.1
U16Validation and Edge Case HandlingIn development▸
Input validation, boundary checking, and defensive programming.
OCR 2.2.3
U17DictionariesIn development▸
Model data with key-value pairs and dictionary traversal.
OCR 2.2.1
U18GCSE Algorithmic Project UnitIn development▸
Extended GCSE-style problem solving with staged checkpoints.
OCR 2.1.1
U19Algorithm Analysis and Trace TablesIn development▸
Read, trace, and refine algorithms the way exams ask.
OCR 2.1.2
U20OOP FoundationsIn development▸
Class and object basics and modular design habits for progression.
Beyond GCSE
U21A-Level ReadinessIn development▸
Recursion, complexity awareness, and exam-style synthesis.
A-Level bridge
Progression

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.
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