View from the Welsh Assembly Barn gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru www.cymru.gov.uk View from the Welsh Assembly Barn gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru 17 November 2010 17 Tachwedd 2010 Anne Stoker

Self Review Framework Self Review Framework – National set of standards ICT Mark – Assessment against the standard Online tool – Method schools can use to assess and record data and progress Current position stands until end of March 2011 Discussions are taking place about options for the future

Self Review Framework Education priorities in Wales are Literacy, Numeracy and narrowing the gap Welsh Assembly Government believe that the ICT SRF provides a very good process for schools to self evaluate their progress in ICT We are working with the WLGA to create a standard for ICT in the 21st Schools Capital Programme and see the SRF as an important process We are working colleagues internally to ensure that the SRF is recognised e.g. SEF team Estyn are beginning to recognise the SRF and ICT Mark Aligning the SRF to CIF and SEF

Evidence from Action Research SRF Report 2009

SRF Data in Wales Primary Secondary 1465 223 1289 (88%) 194 (87%) Number of schools in Wales 1465 223 Welsh Schools engaged with the SRF 1289 (88%) 194 (87%) Source: Becta November 2010 Welsh  schools and ICT Mark 247 schools have been accredited with the ICT Mark 229 Schools currently hold the ICT Mark Since January 2010  151 schools have been awarded the Mark

ICT Excellence Awards 2008 Best Whole School Wales – Maes Yr Haul, Bridgend Learner Experience – St Joseph’s Cathedral Catholic School Swansea Support for Schools – Joint runner up Swansea ICT for Learning Service 2009 Best Whole School Wales – Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg, Barry

ICT Excellence Awards 2010 Best Whole School Wales, Winner - Barry Island Primary School, Barry Best Whole School Wales, Highly Commended – Gowerton Comprehensive, Swansea Leadership, Management and Collaboration (Primary), Highly Commended - Ysgol Feithrin Rhydaman, Ammanford Best Whole School UK Primary, Joint Winner – Barry Island Primary School, Barry

ICT Self Review If you have any queries please contact: Anne Stoker Anne.stoker@wales.gsi.gov.uk 02920 825134 Richard Davies Richard.davies3@wales.gsi.gov.uk 0300 0625492 End here Use last side at the end