Digital Literacy & Applied ICT · long-term overview
Year 6 — Fluency, Teams workflow and transitionFluency, Google Classroom workflow and transitionFluency, shared workflow and transition
Advanced productivity, media literacy and secondary-ready skills.
- Apps: Microsoft 365Google Workspace for EducationApple (iPad-led)
- Shape: 30 minutes per week · 30 weeks per year · iPad and Windows (Microsoft 365)30 minutes per week · 30 weeks per year · tablet and Chromebook (Google Workspace)30 minutes per week · 30 weeks per year · iPad-led (Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
- Lessons: 30 weekly + 2 optional extras
Before you start
Each year is 30 weeks across six half-terms of five weeks. This is a long-term map: it gives the weekly focus, an “I can…” objective, the apps and the safety link. Weeks are a guide; half-terms can be reordered to suit your calendar, though skills within a year build in sequence.
Almost everything runs in a browser or the Microsoft 365 web apps, so it works on both iPads and Windows laptops. Where a task is smoother on a laptop (for example Excel, file management in File Explorer, or Teams), that is noted in the “Tools / apps” column. “Word for the web” is used where real-time co-authoring is the point of the lesson.Almost everything runs in the browser, so it works on both tablets and Chromebooks. Where a task is smoother with a keyboard and trackpad (for example Google Sheets, file management in the Files app, or Google Classroom), that is noted in the “Tools / apps” column. Sharing a Google Doc with editing rights is used where real-time co-editing is the point of the lesson.Everything here runs on the iPad, in the built-in apps or in Safari. Where a task is smoother with a keyboard (for example Numbers, or longer writing in Pages), attach one if you have them. Pages with Collaborate turned on is used where real-time co-editing is the point of the lesson. Email, surveys and handing work out come from your school's Microsoft or Google accounts.
The online-safety strand opens each half-term — shaded on screen, marked ▪ in print — and maps to a ready-made ProjectEVOLVE activity, so staff export an age-appropriate lesson rather than plan from scratch. Rows marked “Optional” sit outside the 30 weeks — take them if there is room, skip them without breaking the sequence.
Apps used this year
| App | What it is used for | Lessons |
|---|---|---|
| TeamsGoogle ClassroomSchoolwork | Channels, posts and shared files. Handy for distributing materials to a class.Classes, posts and assignments. The place to hand out materials and collect work back.Apple Schoolwork handouts, or whichever class platform your school uses to give work out. | 9 |
| Web browser | Works on iPad and laptop. Used for searching and for ProjectEVOLVE lessons.Chrome on a Chromebook or tablet. Used for searching and for ProjectEVOLVE lessons.Safari on the iPad. Used for searching and for ProjectEVOLVE lessons. | 9 |
| WordGoogle DocsPages | Writing and layout. Save to OneDrive so work follows pupils across devices.Writing and layout. Saves to Google Drive automatically, so work follows pupils across devices.Writing and layout. Save to iCloud Drive so work follows pupils across devices. | 7 |
| OneDriveGoogle DriveiCloud Drive | Cloud storage. The home for everything — saving, organising, sharing, versions.Cloud storage. The home for everything — saving, organising, sharing, version history.Cloud storage in the Files app. The home for everything — saving, organising, sharing, versions. | 5 |
| PowerPointGoogle SlidesKeynote | Slides and presenting. Keep templates simple so pupils focus on the content.Slides and presenting. Keep templates simple so pupils focus on the content.Slides and presenting. Keep templates simple so pupils focus on the content — Magic Move is a good reward, not the lesson. | 5 |
| ExcelGoogle SheetsNumbers | Data, simple formulas and charts. Smoother on a laptop than an iPad.Data, simple formulas and charts. Smoother on a Chromebook than a tablet.Data, simple formulas and charts. Numbers starts from a blank canvas — add a table first. | 4 |
| OutlookGmailMail | School email. Set up a class distribution list before the first email lesson.School email. Set up a class Google Group before the first email lesson, and check pupil sending is allowed in the Admin console.The iPad Mail app, signed in to your school's Microsoft or Google email. Set up a class group before the first email lesson. | 2 |
| Word for the webGoogle Docs (co-editing)Pages (co-editing) | The browser version — use it when real-time co-authoring is the point of the lesson.The same Google Doc, shared with editing rights — use it when real-time co-editing is the point of the lesson.Pages with Collaborate turned on — use it when real-time co-editing is the point of the lesson. | 2 |
| Mixed M365Mixed WorkspaceMixed iPad apps | A project week that pulls together several Microsoft 365 apps.A project week that pulls together several Google Workspace apps.A project week that pulls together several iPad apps. | 1 |
| OneNoteGoogle KeepNotes | A notebook with sections and pages. Saves as pupils type, so there is nothing to lose.Notes and lists that save as pupils type, and drop straight into a Google Doc.Folders and notes in the Notes app. Saves as pupils type, so there is nothing to lose. | 1 |
Online safety this year
| Strand | What it covers | Taught in |
|---|---|---|
| Online relationships | Communicating kindly and respectfully, and managing relationships online. | wk 1 |
| Privacy & security | Protecting personal information, passwords and accounts, and spotting scams. | wk 6 |
| Online bullying | Recognising unkind behaviour online and knowing how to respond and get help. | wk 11 |
| Managing online information | Searching well, and judging whether information online is reliable and true. | wk 16 |
| Self-image & identity | How pupils present themselves online, and how online and offline identity connect. | wk 21 |
| Health, wellbeing & lifestyle | A balanced digital life — screen time, habits and looking after yourself. | wk 26 |
Week by week
Autumn 1
Teams & shared workflowGoogle Classroom & shared workflowSchoolwork & shared workflow
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Talking safely online I can explain why I should not share private information with online-only contacts. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Online relationships (Y6) resources and slides (exported) |
Web browser | Online safety — Online relationships |
| 2 |
Working in TeamsWorking in Google ClassroomWorking in Schoolwork I can find channels, posts and files in our class Team. Materials: Class Team set up with channels and files for pupils to explore |
TeamsGoogle ClassroomSchoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 3 |
Managing shared folders I can organise and manage a shared folder for a group. Materials: A shared folder with mixed contents to organise |
Teams, OneDriveGoogle Classroom, Google DriveSchoolwork, iCloud Drive | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 4 |
Version history I can use version history to compare or recover work. Materials: A document with several saved versions to compare and recover |
OneDrive, WordGoogle Drive, Google DocsiCloud Drive, Pages | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 5 |
Recap I can navigate our shared workspace confidently. Materials: A navigation task card for the shared workspace |
TeamsGoogle ClassroomSchoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| Extra |
Reaching your work from home Optional I can sign in from another device, find my files, and say what to do if it will not let me in. Materials: The sign-in address written where pupils can copy it down; a take-home card with the steps and who to ask for help |
Web browser, OneDriveWeb browser, Google DriveWeb browser, iCloud Drive | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
Autumn 2
Advanced productivity
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
Privacy rules and policies I can spot signs that a site protects my information. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Privacy & security (Y6) resources; example privacy policies and seals |
Web browser | Online safety — Privacy & security |
| 7 |
Longer documents I can use headings and a contents page in a long document. Materials: A long, unstructured text to add headings and a contents page to |
WordGoogle DocsPages | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 8 |
Combining apps I can put an Excel chart into a document or slide.I can put a Google Sheets chart into a document or slide.I can put a Numbers chart into a document or slide. Materials: An Excel chart ready to copy into a document or slideA Google Sheets chart ready to copy into a document or slideA Numbers chart ready to copy into a document or slide |
Word, Excel, PowerPointGoogle Docs, Google Sheets, Google SlidesPages, Numbers, Keynote | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 9 |
Designing for an audience I can design my work to suit its purpose and audience. Materials: A brief specifying an audience; example designs for different audiences |
PowerPoint, WordGoogle Slides, Google DocsKeynote, Pages | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 10 |
Project chunk I can produce a polished, multi-part document. Materials: Multi-part project brief; templates |
Word, ExcelGoogle Docs, Google SheetsPages, Numbers | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| Extra |
Keeping notes in one place Optional I can keep my notes, plans and research in one organised notebook instead of many loose files. Materials: A notebook set up with a section per subject; a short research task with notes worth keeping |
OneNoteGoogle KeepNotes | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
Spring 1
Communicating well
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |
What’s cyberbullying? I can describe cyberbullying and strategies for handling it. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Online bullying (Y6) resources and slides (exported) |
Web browser | Online safety — Online bullying |
| 12 |
Email vs chat I can choose the right tool for a message. Materials: Scenario cards: which tool to use, email or chat |
Outlook, TeamsGmail, Google ClassroomMail, Schoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 13 |
Etiquette in group chats I can post appropriately in a class chat or Team. Materials: A class Team/chat space; agreed posting rules on slides |
TeamsGoogle ClassroomSchoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 14 |
Managing shared resources I can share links and attachments responsibly. Materials: Files and links to share; a shared area set up |
Teams, OneDriveGoogle Classroom, Google DriveSchoolwork, iCloud Drive | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 15 |
Review I can communicate clearly and appropriately online. Materials: Communication scenario task cards |
Outlook, TeamsGmail, Google ClassroomMail, Schoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
Spring 2
Information & media literacy
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
Media and stereotypes I can recognise how media can shape ideas and spot bias. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Managing online information / Self-image (Y6) resources; example adverts or media clips |
Web browser | Online safety — Managing online information |
| 17 |
Advanced searching I can search efficiently and judge reliability. Materials: Search-challenge questions; reliable vs unreliable example pages |
Web browser | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 18 |
Referencing I can reference sources and avoid plagiarism. Materials: Source material to reference; a referencing template |
WordGoogle DocsPages | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 19 |
Fact-checking I can check a claim against more than one source. Materials: A claim plus several sources to check it against |
Web browser | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 20 |
Mini research project I can research a topic and present trustworthy findings. Materials: Research brief; document template |
Word, PowerPointGoogle Docs, Google SlidesPages, Keynote | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
Summer 1
Collaborative project
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |
Super digital citizen I can describe how to use being online responsibly to help others. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Self-image & identity (Y6) resources and slides (exported) |
Web browser | Online safety — Self-image & identity |
| 22 |
Project (1): plan & set up I can plan a group project and set up our shared space. Materials: Group project brief; a Team / shared folder to set up |
Teams, OneDriveGoogle Classroom, Google DriveSchoolwork, iCloud Drive | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 23 |
Project (2): build I can co-author and manage our shared files. Materials: Shared documents; copyright-free image folder |
Word for the web, ExcelGoogle Docs (co-editing), Google SheetsPages (co-editing), Numbers | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 24 |
Project (3): data & media I can add data and media to our project. Materials: Sample data in Excel; media resourcesSample data in Google Sheets; media resourcesSample data in Numbers; media resources |
Excel, PowerPointGoogle Sheets, Google SlidesNumbers, Keynote | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 25 |
Project (4): refine I can use feedback and version history to improve our work. Materials: Feedback prompts; access to version history |
Word for the webGoogle Docs (co-editing)Pages (co-editing) | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
Summer 2
Transition & consolidation
| Wk | Focus and “I can…” objective | Tools / apps | Strand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 |
A healthy digital life into secondary I can plan healthy, safe habits as I move to secondary school. Materials: ProjectEVOLVE Health, wellbeing & lifestyle (Y6) resources; transition discussion prompts |
Web browser | Online safety — Health, wellbeing & lifestyle |
| 27 |
Project (5): finish I can complete our group project. Materials: Completed project files; a finishing checklist |
Mixed M365Mixed WorkspaceMixed iPad apps | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 28 |
Project (6): present I can present our project confidently. Materials: Presentation / Team space; success criteria |
PowerPoint, TeamsGoogle Slides, Google ClassroomKeynote, Schoolwork | Productivity & M365 collaborationProductivity & Workspace collaborationProductivity & iWork collaboration |
| 29 |
Digital skills audit I can check my skills against a “ready for secondary” checklist. Materials: A “ready for secondary” skills checklist (printed or in Forms)A “ready for secondary” skills checklist (printed or in Google Forms)A “ready for secondary” skills checklist (printed or in Forms) |
Consolidation — no new app | Review & showcase |
| 30 |
Showcase and reflection I can celebrate and reflect on what I can now do. Materials: Reflection and self-assessment sheet; a way to display work |
Consolidation — no new app | Review & showcase |