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New Staffordshire Learning Net

From April 2008 all content will be added to our new site at

http://education.staffordshire.gov.uk/curriculum/subjectareas/ict

Please update your Favourites list with this new address.

If you can't find what you're looking for on this site it probably means we've moved it to the new site and removed the link from this one. We will only do this when complete sections have been successfully transferred.

We will move relevant content from this site as time permits but no further material will be placed on these pages.

There is a link from the new site back to this site.

ICT Mark

Congratulations to these Staffordshire schools who have achieved the ICT Mark

Blackfriars Special
Cooper Perry Primary
Gorsemoor Primary
Meir Heath Primary
Painsley Catholic College
Perton First
Two Gates Primary
William Shrewsbury Primary
Willows Primary

Click here for more information.

SAFTAS 2007

We packed them in at the Gatehouse Theatre for the 2007 SAFTAS Awards Ceremony. At least one school took the opportunity to arrive in style in a stretch limo!

Click here for full details of prizewinners and photos.

Self-Review Framework

Following a "soft-content review" there are some small but significant changes to the ICT self-review framework. These mainly involve re-wording to aid clarity but some aspects have been removed or merged with others. As a result there is some renumbering. More details on the SRF and ICT Mark page.

Secondary Schools Subject Leader Meeting (SLDM8)

Materials from this event on 15 November are available here.

Primary Schools Subject Leader Network Meetings

Materials from the Autumn Term meetings are now available.

Powerpoint Presentation (ppt 1.3Mb)

Using the Internet - Booklet 8 (pdf 194K - new window)

Using the Internet - Booklet 8

This latest addition to the series looks at copyright-free images available from the internet - including the usage advice from each site - and some free image manipulation software.

Click here for this booklet and others in the collection.

Cyber-bullying

The DCSF Cyber-bullying guidance was launched Friday 21 September. This is part of a package of anti-bullying guidance, entitled
Safe to Learn: Embedding Anti-bullying Work in Schools.

Read/download the guidance booklet.
View the cyber-bullying pages on Teachernet (New window)

Professional Development

A range of exciting courses is lined up over the coming months.

Click on the picture for more details and to download an A5 postcard (New window).

ictopus

Ictopus (ICT online primary user support) is a support service for primary education.  Anyone can sign up for the service (free of charge) to receive a weekly six page printable magazine and a set of activity suggestions.  There will also be a regular newsletter or e-bulletin. These resources (and more) will be archived on the ictopus website www.ictopus.org.uk  where there will also be access to classroom activities, software and a variety of other resources and projects.

Revised Programmes of Study released

The DCFS announced the release of revised Programmes of Study for KS3 and KS4 on 12th July.

Read the DCFS Press Release (New window)

KS3 Programme of Study (pdf 560Kb)

KS4 Programme of Study (pdf 370Kb)

The KS3 PoS is introduced in September 2008 for Y7 pupils
The KS4 PoS is introduced in September 2009 for Y10 pupils

Full implementation timetable

Naace Quality Accreditation for ICT Team

We are pleased to announce that we have received accreditation for a further three years in the areas of "ICT in Education & Training" and "Consultancy for ICT Development Planning".

www.naace.org.uk

Admin Support Changes

Please note new contact for ICT Team administrative support

Our principal support officer is now Anita Clifton
Our main contact number remains the same
01785 277948 (VPN)
Anita's email address is anita.clifton@staffordshire.gov.uk

ICT Mark success

Congratulations to William Shrewsbury Primary School who, following a half-day assessment, have been awarded the ICT Mark. They are the first Staffordshire school to go through the full assessment process.

In conducting this (moderated) assessment Terry Gower has also become a fully qualified ICT Mark assessor.

For more information about the ICT self-review framework and the ICT Mark please contact Terry Gower or visit the Becta website.

SAFTAS 2007

The countdown has started!
Closing date for this year's entries is Friday 22nd October.

Remember that this year's competition welcomes entries from both primary and secondary schools.

Click here for 2005 and 2006 photo galleries.

Visit the SAFTAS website for more information.

SAFTAS 2006

Prizewinners attended the Award Ceremony in Stafford on November 22. Pictures and names of winners on this website. Read more about SAFTAS.

ICT Team Blog

Visited our blog yet? Read what others are saying and add your own comments. http://qlsictteam.wordpress.com

KS3 ICT Sample Teaching Units
Pupil Assessment Sheets

These have all been revised and updated. Please ensure that you are using the up-to-date versions. Click here

Download the collection as a zip file. Click here. (93K)

ICT Self-Review Framework and ICT Mark

This was officially launched on March 30th 2006 at the National motorcycle museum. The Framework will be available as on on-line tool from this date. Information about these developments will appear on the Staffordshire Learning Net.
Click here for more info and links. (New Window)

ICT is good when ...

This document provides useful indicators as to how your school is progressing in its provision for both the ICT curriculum and ICT across the curriculum. It deals with the school's ICT vision as well as expectations and opportunities for staff and pupils.

Click here to read more (Opens in new window)

A collection of booklets aimed at Primary Schools with activities suitable for whole-class, group and individual work.

Download them from this site - Click here (New window)

If you have suggestions as to what you'd like to see on this site, please contact us.

We are able to give advice and support in all aspects of the use of ICT equipment and the teaching, learning and use of ICT throughout the curriculum.

Prior to making a major purchase of hardware or software, always seek the advice of a member of the advisory team. There is usually an adviser available each day between 0830 and 1630.

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