Information & Communication Technology (I.C.T) 

I.C.T is an important aspect of everyday life. I.C.T enhances and extends experiences in a variety of forms for communication; in a society where being computer literate is essential.

I.C.T. is a concerned with storing, processing and presenting information by electronic means. Developing the knowledge and skills required to operate equipment and access services, matched to the requirements of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2.

I.C.T. and The National Curriculum

The school policy endeavours to match the requirements of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2. The work follows the guidance given in the QCA Information Technology scheme where possible. At appropriate levels and age phases, a selection of material is used to support the work.

Aims and Objectives

Children are encouraged to develop their skills in using I.C.T equipment and software confidently and purposefully to communicate and handle information to support and extend other curriculum areas. Pupils are encouraged to become discerning in their use of I.C.T and to assess its value and suitability in their working practices.

I.C.T capability is more than the acquisition of skills, skills are learnt and pupils are given a range of contexts in which to apply them and reflect on their use in different situations having the opportunity to discuss their effectiveness.

Regular opportunities are provided for all pupils to work with I.C.T tools and information sources. Where appropriate opportunities are taken for I.C.T to be developed through cross-curricular work. These opportunities are identified at the planning stage.

I.C.T is used in the classroom as a resource to enhance teaching and learning. Offering great challenges in terms of the type of work carried out in each subject or topic being studied

Assessment is continually carried out by the class teacher throughout the year and used to plan appropriately.
Records of each child’s progress through the set objectives are logged and outcomes are used to inform planning.

The schools approach to teaching I.C.T is relevant and enjoyable, the range and balance of the activities undertaken by the pupil ensures progression and continuity.

Pupils record and store their work in electronic form on either removable storage or to the network to designated files or folders. Some work may be printed as a hard copy.

Opportunities are taken to relate I.C.T to other curriculum areas whenever possible or practical. These are opportunities identified at the planning stage.

Reviewed February 2009