ICT and workforce development
Action Research
Primary and Early Years > Interest > Leadership
P50: Aiming to make Furze Infants' School a Centre Of Excellence for
Children With Special Educational Needs with the support of the ICT Test Bed Project.
Author: Jackie Barbet, SENCO/Deputy Head, Furze Infants School
Date: 2006
Summary
Jackie reflects on the school's experience of the ICT Test Bed project, particularly how it has helped them to gain recognition as a Centre of Excellence for children with Special Educational Needs.
Action
ICT has been used both in the classroom and as an administration tool within the school. This helped the school in its mission to undertake the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM).
Outcomes
ICT has been used very successfully both as a learning aid and an administration tool. SATs results have improved significantly for children with SEN, while children's academic records are held electronically and are easily accessible by all school staff.
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Primary and Early Years > Interest > Leadership
P55: A Headteacher's reflections on changes in behaviours and practises resulting from the ICT Test Bed Project
Author: Jackie Roberts, Furze Infant School
Date: 2006
Summary
Jackie discusses the effects of the implementation of the ICT Test Bed Project in her school, particularly how the teaching staff have coped and benefited from the experience.
Action
The school has been implementing change through the ICT Test Bed project to create an ICT rich environment. An ICT specialist was appointed to manage the project initially, although this role was subsequently taken over by a teacher.
Outcomes
Jackie felt that a collaborative approach to managing the project had brought several benefits, with the teaching staff feeling that they have control over changes and, through effective training, developing new skills and gaining in confidence. The partnerships between teachers, parents and governors had also been strengthened.
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