1. View from the Welsh Assembly Barn gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru
View from the Welsh Assembly
Barn gan Lywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru
17 November 2010
17 Tachwedd 2010
Anne Stoker

2. 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

3. 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

4. Evidence from Action Research SRF Report 2009

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. ICT Self Review If you have any queries please contact: Anne Stoker
Richard Davies
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