ICT in Schools Conference – 27th April 2006

Primary UpdateLocal and National

Ian Breweri.c.brewer@dorsetcc.gov.uk

ICT in Schools Conference – 27th April 2006

Self Review Framework

• http://matrix.becta.org.uk • Launched March 2006• Brings together

– Previous Becta matrix– Common Evaluation Framework– Naacemark

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Self Review Framework

• The self-review framework is an online tool which enables schools to assess and benchmark their use of ICT across all their activities. It enables schools to identify where they are, and shows the practical steps they can take to improve their ICT use to benefit the organisation. In many areas, it complements the work schools currently undertake for Ofsted’s Self Evaluation Framework.

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Self Review Framework

• The self-review framework comprises eight elements; these elements cover the whole development of ICT across the school and enables the organisation to assess itself against the following elements.

• Leadership and Management • Curriculum • Learning & Teaching • Assessment • Professional Development • Extending Opportunities for Learning • Resources • Impact on Pupil Outcomes

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Developing the framework

Leadership and Management NCSL

Curriculum Strategies

Learning and teaching Becta

Assessment QCA

Professional Development TDA

Extending Learning Becta

Resources Becta

Impact on pupil outcomes Ofsted

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Framework interface

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The Grading

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Action Planning

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Benchmarking

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National ICT Mark

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Element 5 Professional Development - CPD

5b The provision of professional development opportunities for ICT

5 4 3 2 1

Range of development opportunities

Most development for ICT tend to be course based.

Some attempt is made to widen the range of development opportunities, but these are generally limited in scope, type and relevance.

A range of development opportunities are provided that meet the needs of some, but not all staff.

A wide range of development opportunities are provided both within and out of school which meet the individual needs and styles of most staff.

A wide range of innovative approaches to staff development are used that incorporate face-to-face and online provision. These provide a model for other schools.

Quality of professional development

Professional development takes place according to what’s available at the time with no real regard to quality and/or relevance to staff or school need.

Professional development is generally ad hoc and does not link to the ICT resources available in the school, current practices or have a positive impact on staff attitude to ICT.

Professional development activities are well planned and executed at an individual level, but are not always timely, linked to the school’s ICT resources or effective in developing staff practices with ICT.

Professional development activities for all staff are timely, and closely linked to the school’s ICT resources and current practices. They are well-focused, engaging, effective and address the confidence levels of individuals.

Professional development activities for all staff are innovative, of high quality and linked to the school’s current and future ICT resources and practices.

Sharing effective practice

There may be some sharing of effective practice between individual members of staff on an ad hoc basis

The sharing of effective practice of ICT use is encouraged during staff meetings but still works only at an individual level.

Individual staff development incorporates the sharing and wider adoption of effective practice.

Sharing of effective practice occurs across the school and on a planned and reciprocal basis, with other schools.

The school has developed innovative approaches to the sharing of effective practice within and beyond the school and makes use of the technology itself to achieve this.

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National ICT Mark ….

Demonstrates commitment to continual improvement through ICTExternally assessed Nationally agreed standards and thresholdTried and tested – 20 pilot schools .First 200 awarded at BETT

‘The process has been time consuming but there is little doubt that the framework is an effective tool for identifying strengths and areas for development within schools’

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AccreditationBased on schools own review using the Self Review Framework

Apply for assessment when ready

Register of trained accredited assessors

Small charge for assessor time

‘We are delighted to receive the ICT Mark. It recognises our approach to ICT and the positive impact that it is having on our whole school life.’

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FundingThis guidance advises schools and Local Authorities (LAs) on using specific grants for learning, teaching and managing with ICT over 2006-2007.This is a transition year for the ICT funding as we move to a new method of funding and this is outlined below.

http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=productdetails&PageMode=publications&ProductId=DFES-0193-2006&

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Funding

The main change is to the formerGrant 31a which, from 2006-2007 is dividedinto two separate grants. The capitalgrant element of Grant 31a merges withDevolved Formula Capital (DFC) and therevenue element (previously the LocalAuthority matched funding) is part of thenew School Development Grant (SDG).

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Electronic Learning Credits (eLCs)

There are no changes to theuse of this grant. eLCs are paid to LAsas a ring-fenced Standards Fund capitalgrant (which may be supplementedby spend from the schools’ DFC grant)for the purchase of digital teachingand learning materials.

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Funding

“The changes made to funding for ICT provide schools with greater flexibility and autonomy in how they decide to spend funding for the full range of learning technologies. Although included within it, there is no separately identifiable allocation for ICT within DFC and SDG – decisions about how much a school decides to spend on ICT should be based on their own individual needs and priorities.”

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Learning PlatformsThe term learning platform describes a broad range of ICT systems used to deliver and support learning. The government’s target is that all pupils will be able to access a personalised online workspace, capable of supporting an e-portfolio, by 2007-08.

http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/default.aspx?PageFunction=searchresults&ft=2101-2005dbw-en&pn=1&rpp=1&ShowHide=4&Area=1

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Communication

Learning Resources

E-Portfolios

MLEs MIS

PersonalisedSpace

Collaboration

User

Directory

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Communication

Learning Resources

E-Portfolios

MLEs MIS

PersonalisedSpace

Collaboration

UserDirectory

SWGfL’s Matrix will seek to draw together access to:

…so that schools can achieve a Learning Platform

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SWGfL’s unique part to play :

• Provide the ‘glue’

• Provide core tools

• Connectivity

• Aggregation

• Advice and brokering

• Enable collaboration and communication locally / regionally/nationally

http://www.swgfl.org.uk/services/learning_platforms/lplatformssub.asp?page=briefings

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…By providing the ‘glue’ and core services through:

• Single sign on (shibboleth)

• Integration with schools’ Management information systems

• Interoperability

• Broadband connectivity

• Aggregation

• Content repositories

• Resource Finder

• Collaboration tools

• Expertise and guidance

• Support

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A day in the life of the SWGfL Learning Platform….

A teacher logs on to access pupil attendance information for parents’ evening

Governors log on to download the agenda for the next meeting

A pupil logs on to follow a lesson at another school, and contributes through VC

A parent logs on at work to access their child’s information for parents’ evening

SWGfL Matrix

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Hands on Support

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ICT Assessment QCA

http://www.qca.org.uk/13116_16119.html

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ICT Assessment Dorset

• Working Party developing materials to give practical guidance to teachers on recognising aspects of ICT capability in pupils – based on “Building a picture of what children can do …”Launch and publication – November 2006

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Content Caching

5.13 Where an LA has connected allof its schools at the minimum standardof 2 Mbps symmetrical, and has plansto connect those schools that requirehigher bandwidths (typically secondariesat 8 Mbps) by 2006, then it may applyto the Department to use the fundingin one or more of the following ways:b. To implement content deliveryand caching services in schools

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Smartboard 9.5

free download:www.smartboard.co.

uk

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PrometheanCentre of Excellence

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SLICT

• Important notice about SLICT funding• Future funding for the SLICT

programme is yet to be confirmed. However, we anticipate that programmes will be running in autumn 2006. If you would like to register your interest, please fill out the registration form below and we will contact you in due course.

• www.ncsl.org.uk/slict