1. www.hertsdirect.org The Hertfordshire Learning Platform

2. www.hertsdirect.org Real – time reporting Schools will be expected to provide information to parents covering achievement, progress, attendance, behaviour and special needs. Timescales Secondary schools September 2008 – on a timely and frequent basis –at least once per term. September 2010 - real-time access (including the opportunity for secure online access) wherever and whenever they want. Primary schools September 2010 – on a timely and frequent basis –at least once per term. September 2012 - real-time access (including the opportunity for secure online access) wherever and whenever they want. Why do we need one?

3. www.hertsdirect.org The Government's e-strategy - sets the expectation that by Spring 2008 every pupil should have access to a personalised online learning space with the potential to support an e-portfolio Why do we need one? Collaborative Working - it is easy to share information and documents with others, not only within schools but between schools. This collaboration can involve anyone – teacher, pupil or parent – either from within their school or from any school which is part of the Learning Platform.

4. www.hertsdirect.org Data Extraction Process MIS Database Data Extraction Tool Upload Server Data Centre Server Farm Staff Pupils Parents Internet

5. www.hertsdirect.org Local Authority Collaboration Discussion boards Targeted news Shared calendars Publish information Clusters / Schools Individuals Communication Email Calendar Personal Online Workspace E-portfolio/document store Targeted news Calendar Links/Contacts Virtual Learning Environment Content Assigning Searching Assessing SharingTracking Planning Testing Teaching Pupils Teachers Parents MIS Data TimetablesParent details AttendanceSEN/Behaviour AssessmentMedical

6. www.hertsdirect.org Structure of the Portal

7. www.hertsdirect.org The Learning Platform 2008 and beyond

8. www.hertsdirect.org