1. Self-review. What can our tools, advice and guidance do for you? BETT 08 Saturday, 12 January 2008 Simon Shaw, Senior Manager Accreditation, Becta

2. Today What is the current situation of ICT in schools? Why do we need to think about leading ICT? What can we do to support you with leading ICT? What are the next challenges for us all? What you need to do next?

3. Context: Investment in ICT

4. International benchmarks 2006: http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/eeurope/i2010/docs/studies/final_report_3.pd f

5. Strong progress in levels of use of technology to support learning Much of it demand-led, eg Teachers’ use of ICT resources in lessons (Kitchen et al 2007, Harnessing Technololgy Schools Survey)

6. Secondary teachers use of ICT in lessons for helping pupils learn in different ways Gathering information (%) Analysing information (%) Being creative (%) Problem solving (%) Working with others (%) All or most lessons1*1** More than half of lessons32311 Around half of lessons84452 Less than half of lessons5839242513 Rarely/Never3155686984 Base: all secondary teachers answering11921190 11851186 Not yet strong evidence of pedagogical change

7. 70% about effective change management 20% about the processes inside 10% about the technology * Implementation model based upon BT developments Change management

8. Dimensions of change Vision Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Vision Skills Incentives Action Plans Frustration Vision Skills Incentives Resources False Starts Vision Skills Resources Action Plans Slow Change Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Confusion Vision Incentives Resources Action Plans Anxiety Success Jacqueline S. Thousand & Richard A. Villa Managing Complex Change; 2001

9. What it’s all about? “Self-review framework isn’t just about ICT and, interestingly, that is a key factor of its success. It focuses the mind on the whole spectrum of school development.” Steve Gator – Headteacher, Walker Technology College

10. A model for self-review and guiding towards maturity. Developed and supported by all partner agencies. 100 professionals contributed to its development. Connects with the model of self-evaluation led by Ofsted. Accessed via an online self review tool which offers additional facilities. Contains the national standard for ICT and enables progress towards and application for the ICT Mark. Developing the framework

11. Help a school decide: Where you are in your whole school improvement and ICT development How well you are doing compared to others Where you want to go – aspirations What good looks like and how you can achieve it What actions to prioritise Where you may need support. “The self-review framework has taught us to focus in on what we need. It is a quick and easy way to evaluate ourselves and the school.” Lisa Edwards – Kings Rise Community Primary School

12. Self-review as a tool for organisational change Val Cameron The Park Lane School Whittlesey

13. The school context School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think? Large primary and nursery school Spans three separate Key Stages with ages from 3-11 years mixed catchment building limitations strong staff with many areas of strengths ICT mark.

14. The school context – The ICT position excellent work already undertaken by the ICT co-ordinator ‘kit’ in place funding planned e-safety very well considered strategic vision ‘held’ by the co-ordinator. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

17. The school context – the pupil perspective Units of work and coverage Implicit and explicit ICT Entitlement versus empowerment Pupil’s prior knowledge and assessment. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

19. The return of Teddy Robinson from Mars

20. The school context – the staff perspective systematic programme of staff skills training ICT mentoring within local authorities elements of excellent practice within school staff on the whole very keen to utilise their skills but confidence issue for some. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

21. …..but where was the whole school vision? vision not demonstrated by word, action or interaction lack of overall strategic plan to which ICT contributed led to confusion The journey had started but the school needed to know the destination. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

22. Quick fixes for short term gains Emails communications Starz accounts for pupils and staff PC benches and general de-cluttering Digital cameras While the self-review framework was undertaken… School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

25. Longer term strategies…… Expectations for staff towards vision Whole school approach to resources – dedicated ICT assistant, technician time, whiteboards, visualisers etc Whole school approach to MIS – assessment, attendance, behaviour and achievement logs Pupil use of digital web space utilised. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

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27. Staff training day Simple applications that engage and motivate staff and pupils Supporting staff with use of ICT in other subjects Getting the views of others Reviewing curriculum coverage Pupil self assessment. Longer term strategies…… School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

29. Year 1 Literacy clip

30. website development for communications and to showcase management structure – Innovation group wireless connectivity financial aspects – total cost of ownership and sustainability measuring the impact on pupil’s learning across all areas. Longer term strategies…… School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

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33. …and what do the staff and pupils think? School council meetings so the classes can see Parents’ evenings (webcam with parents at home) Asking friends about homework - sharing ideas or good work Webcam from residential visits Reports to Mrs Cameron (bad and good from classrooms) Communicate with Y7s at SHSCC Check the tidiness of bedrooms! Monitoring the playground See if you’ve been good enough for sweets! School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

34. …and what do the staff and pupils think? Using e-mail as a communication tool is invaluable – ensures all members of staff receive the same information. …it has opened up a world some pupils didn’t know existed….. and they now want to be part of it. The children have used webcams as a ‘diary room’ tool, Big Brother style, and the children have reported on a variety of subjects…providing a safe space between them and their audience. The impact on pupil outcomes can be determined not only in their work but also in their behaviour, enthusiasm and interaction. We are sharing planning more effectively in teams and using a wealth of resources that are already out there. School context The ICT position The pupil perspective The staff perspective Vision Quick fixes Longer term strategies What do staff and pupils think?

35. ….and a final thought from Charles Leadbeater ‘The shape of things to come’

36. Thank you for listening Val Cameron The Park Lane School Whittlesey Cambridgeshire PE7 1JB head@parklane.cambs.sch.uk

39. The process/outcome “The self-review framework … has enabled all the staff, not just the ICT specialists, to understand where we are going strategically. It has brought us together and consolidated the whole vision for the school.” Roger Whittall – Headteacher, Westwood School

40. National ICT Mark …. Demonstrates commitment to continual improvement through ICT Based on schools own review using Becta’s Self-review framework Nationally agreed standards and threshold Externally assessed Apply for assessment when ready Small charge for assessor time Register of accredited assessors Over 200 Assessors registered 939 ICT Mark schools.

41. http://www.becta.org.uk/schools philippa.lee@becta.org.uk