Robotics Foundations

Build robotics foundations skills through guided practice and individual feedback.

Prepared self-study practice is available in the topics below. Teaching bookings open after academic review, a teacher and timetable are available, and classroom and payment setup is connected. No course place or payment is created here.

Starter lessons are ready for 6 topics below, with worked examples, written tasks and answers. Open “Start practice” to begin. Full teacher-led courses remain subject to review and availability.

BeginnerLearning level

6 topicsExplore a topic below

12-week outlineProposed progression; final timetable follows an approved offer

Topics in this pathway

Robotics

Core topic practice · 6 lesson units

Topic practiceRobot parts, inputs and outputsStart practice →Topic practiceMovement and step-by-step instructionsStart practice →Topic practiceSensors, conditions and loopsStart practice →Topic practiceSimulate and test robot behaviourStart practice →Topic practiceDebug a design and explain changesStart practice →Topic practiceA guided project with optional equipmentStart practice →

Topic outlines guide course planning. They do not certify complete coverage of a school or examination syllabus.

The course journey

Read the unit progression and assessment plan

Unit 1: Robot parts, inputs and outputs. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Unit 2: Movement and step-by-step instructions. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Unit 3: Sensors, conditions and loops. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Unit 4: Simulate and test robot behaviour. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Unit 5: Debug a design and explain changes. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Unit 6: A guided project with optional equipment. Explore examples, practise with guidance, then explain an independent answer.
Assessment: Starting check, topic practice, written work and feedback. Final teaching timetable follows an approved offer.

Starting guidance

Choose a starting level from current skills. School class does not restrict course choice. Topic depth and examination specifications need academic review before teaching starts.

Independent Kidemy outline; adapt to the chosen school or exam specification