1. Becta updates Harnessing Technology Regional Forum for Local Authorities Presented by regional delivery advisers Spring term, March 2009

2. Next Generation Learning Charter 5861 schools progressing through the self- review framework 761 schools have committed to providing Next Generation Learning for all their learners 73 schools ready to be recognised 19 schools have been recognised

3. Home Access The pilot: where we are now – 27 February: full pilot GO-LIVE and approved suppliers begin to operate – Suffolk – 1380 learner applications approved – Oldham – 1051 learning applications approved Suffolk: LA supported, school led parents evenings Oldham: LA led, school supported ‘drop off/pick up’ events

4. Home Access Approved Suppliers Centerprise International www.centerprise.co.uk/ha 0845 602 1728 Suffolk Hughes Electrical Positive IT Solutions* www.positiveitsolutions.co. uk/HA 0161 622 2929 334 Ashton Road, Oldham RM www.rm.com/homeaccess 08450 700 300 and in Comet stores Stone Group www.stonegroup.co.uk/ homeaccess 0845 148 9230 and in Orange stores Misco www.misco.co.uk/ education/ha 0800 035 0799 XMA www.xma4ha.co.uk 0800 988 4464 and in O2 stores *Oldham only

5. Safeguarding New Acceptable Use Policy guidance – AUPs in context: Establishing safe and responsible online behaviours AUPs in context: Establishing safe and responsible online behaviours Know IT All for Primary schools – www.childnet-int.org/kia/primary/ www.childnet-int.org/kia/primary/ Re-launched accredited internet service provider scheme now includes:accredited internet service provider scheme – internet activity monitoring products – applicable to establishments other than schools – minor changes to standards (aligned with PAS74) – improved application system.

6. Projector health & safety New technology available ‘Ultra Short Throw’ projection devices – should be considered when purchasing new projectors. Virtually eliminates possibility of eyesight damage due to exposure to beam of projector Does not mean other projector installations are unsafe – but beware of poor installations. Disseminate new information to users and purchasers Disseminate new information Short ThrowUltra Short Throw

7. Software Licensing Framework Framework launched on 9 October 2008 £239k through the framework to date Invitation to Quote (ITQ) tool on OGCbuying.solutions website provides an automated and simple process to procure the software you need Invitation to Quote (ITQ) tool

8. Environmental Sustainability Why talk about environmental sustainability? – The UK Government believes that climate change is the greatest long-term challenge facing the world today What are Becta trying to do in this area? – Zero Carbon Task Force for Schools – guidance to help schools promote a cultural change to reduce consumption, consider alternative solutions and manage ICT assets better – encouraging schools to demand and adopt optimum energy solutions. Schools ICT electricity-use comparison tool and guidance – www.becta.org.uk/schools/carbonfootprint www.becta.org.uk/schools/carbonfootprint

9. Parental Engagement The story so far: – notification of school expectations (Joint letter - June 2008) – framework for online reporting (Secondary schools – June 2008) – research, case studies, videos (Becta website – ongoing) – framework for online reporting (Primary schools – March 2009). Local authority support – local authority resource kit workshop on 27 April – what could be included in a "Resource Kit" for local authorities to help schools in reaching the parental engagement targets in 2010 and 2012?