Bring your whole school together with this engaging and accessible National Coding Week assembly, designed to introduce children to coding while exploring problem-solving, creativity, logical thinking, perseverance and teamwork.

This ready-to-use assembly is ideal for National Coding Week from 14th–20th September and shows children that coding is not just about computers — it is about giving clear instructions, solving problems, spotting mistakes and trying again.

What’s included?

• A complete, ready-to-deliver whole-school assembly presentation
• 19 engaging slides exploring coding and computational thinking
• Clear, child-friendly explanations
• A fully integrated story featuring Maya, a Year 5 pupil learning to create a game using Scratch
• Introduction to sequencing, pattern spotting, logic and debugging
• Exploration of coding as a creative skill
• Discussion of how coding can be used to create games, animations, stories, robots, apps, music and art
• A fun human coding challenge involving a volunteer ‘robot’
• Discussion and reflection questions
• Whole-school participation activities
• A practical challenge encouraging children to notice where instructions and perseverance are important in everyday life

The assembly emphasises that everyone can learn to code, regardless of their maths ability or access to a computer at home. It encourages children to approach mistakes as opportunities to learn, fix problems and try again.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the assembly, children will:

• Understand what coding is
• Recognise that coding involves clear instructions and logical thinking
• Explore sequencing, pattern spotting, logic and debugging
• Understand that coding can be creative
• Recognise that mistakes are part of the learning process
• Explore how teamwork can help solve problems
• Develop an understanding of perseverance and problem-solving
• Recognise that coding skills can be used beyond the computer

Perfect for

National Coding Week, Computing and Digital Skills

This assembly is ideal for celebrating National Coding Week and provides an engaging introduction to coding, computational thinking, problem-solving and creativity.

It can also support Computing, digital literacy and whole-school STEM initiatives, encouraging children to see themselves as creators of technology rather than simply users. The assembly’s interactive human coding challenge gives pupils a practical way to explore the importance of precise instructions, sequencing and debugging.

Resource Details

Age range: KS1 & KS2
Format: PowerPoint presentation + PDF version
Slides: 19
Preparation: Minimal preparation required
Updated: 2026–27

Please note: This resource is intended for use by the purchasing teacher/school and is not for redistribution or resale.