ICT self-review in practice Mike Briscoe Assistant Director, Institutional Policy and Development, Becta Lorna Thompson, Former Headteacher, Ringwood Junior School, Hampshire Naace annual strategic conference 27 February to 2 March 2007

The framework was only launched in March 2006…. Schools are using all elements of the framework Interesting patterns of use emerging March 2006

The framework was only launched in March 2006…. Schools are using all elements of the framework Interesting patterns of use emerging March ,500

Using the self-review framework February 2007 Lorna Thompson Former Headteacher Ringwood Junior School Hampshire

Private Pondering …… The structure? School priorities? What did I already know? ………… and my gut reaction! GOOD

Element 8. Assimilation to the ICT Mark. Element 2. Curriculum Development Elements 3 and 4. Learning and Teaching, focus on assessment. Element 7 and 1 Network development and other resources. Element 6 Extending Learning Opportunities ICT Manager and Myself Curriculum Development Team All staff Strategic ICT Team Network Manager and Myself

A Useful School Improvement Tool What else do I need to consider?

The Elements of the self-review framework Impact on the Learner The curriculum Extending Opportunities for Learning Learning & teachingAssessment Professional development Resources Leadership and management

A Useful Self Evaluation Tool Provides accurate information for my SEF …….. and ……….. Sharpens the focus of existing practice

The self-review framework and Ofsted Standards and Achievement Provision: The curriculum Provision: Extending Opportunities for Learning Provision: Learning & teaching Provision: Assessment, care guidance and support Provision: Professional development Provision: Resources Leadership and Management Personal Development and Well-being

The self-review framework and Every Child Matters. Be Healthy Element 5. Professional Development Element 6. Resources Be Safe Enjoy & Achieve Positive Contribution Economic Well-being Element 1. Leadership and Management Element 2. The Curriculum Element 7. Extending Learning Opportunities Element 4. Assessment Element 3. Learning and Teaching Element 8. Impact on Pupil Outcomes

Outcomes from using the self-review framework More questions Supporting me to move and take action - shifting things from the ‘too hard basket’ Pupil standards improved Teacher confidence and cohesion Clearer plans for succession and sustainability System for evaluating our effectiveness Information for SEF Transferable questions to apply to other areas of school development. Future developments highlighted.

………making improvement easy …….. ?Questions ?? Questions??? Questions ???? There are many things that we just don’t know Which way next, where shall we go? Making decisions is really tough We know we are good but are we good enough? Too many initiatives the way’s not clear OFSTED, SIPs, ECM.. Oh dear A bit of help wouldn’t go amiss Please help us to see a solution to this. Clear the way for the framework it’s a helpful tool It tells us what's good as a general rule It tells us where next and what to consider It gives us a plan and helps us deliver We dream of a less frustrating time No more rubber gloves to clean up the grime No more knitting of fog is required We’re clear in out thoughts and thoroughly inspired.

Head Teacher Ringwood Junior School

Further advice and guidance for you and schools Using technology safely in schools: an essential guide Impact of ICT in schools: a landscape review What is the self-review framework? Ways to use the self- review framework Making a difference with technology for learning: evidence for school leaders Making a difference with technology for learning: evidence for local authorities

The challenges to our school leaders Register to use the self-review framework “Where are you with ICT?” “How do you know?”