Self Evaluation of whole school ICT 19 th September 2007 Ian Brewer

1. Self Evaluation of whole school ICT19th September 2007Ian Brewer i.c.brewer@dorsetcc.gov.uk

2. Morning: Introductions Context The Self Review Framework Strengths / AfDs Coffee SRF Familiarisation Who does what when? Changing Roles Getting started Afternoon Gathering evidence(How do you know?) Modifying / introducing processes to find out Web based resources Needs & strategies The SEF Action Plan Evaluation Programme

3. www.dorset.rmplc.co.uk/srf Web based Resources

4. Take 30…… Getting to know you… • My name • When I’m not working my favourite way of spending time is… • Introduce my school and my role in the school • A strength of ICT in my school is …… • An ICT area for development in my school is ……

5. ‘So, how can we help all schools to use ICT effectively and achieve fairness and equality of opportunity? I want to develop a route-map which enables schools to identify where they are, and shows the practical steps they can take. I have asked Becta to work on this so that every school knows where they are and what to do next – ‘models of maturity’ in the jargon.’ Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State for Education and Skills, BETT 2005 Getting the values and processes right

6. Vision Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Skills Incentives Resources Action Plans Confusion Vision Incentives Resources Action Plans Anxiety Vision Skills Resources Action Plans Slow Change Vision Skills Incentives Action Plans Frustration Vision Skills Incentives Resources False Starts Jacqueline S. Thousand & Richard A. Villa Managing Complex Change; 2001 Success Dimensions of change

7. Self Review Leadership capability Evidence Concept - Key components of improvement Maturity based Model Support

8. What ‘good’ looks like • in particular areas • with common language • with shared assets • with wider range of resources • with exemplar/case studies • with self-review tools • with action planning Wouldn’t it be good to agree…

9. http://matrix.becta.org.uk • Launched March 2006 • Brings together • Previous Becta matrix • Common Evaluation Framework • Naacemark • The new ICT Quality Mark Self Review Framework

10. The self-review framework is an online tool which enables schools to assess and benchmark their use of ICT across all their activities. It enables schools to identify where they are, and shows the practical steps they can take to improve their ICT use to benefit the organisation. In many areas, it complements the work schools currently undertake for Ofsted’s Self Evaluation Framework. Self Review Framework

11. The self-review framework comprises eight elements; these elements cover the whole development of ICT across the school and enables the organisation to assess itself against the following elements. • Leadership and Management • Curriculum • Learning & Teaching • Assessment • Professional Development • Extending Opportunities for Learning • Resources • Impact on Pupil Outcomes Self Review Framework

12. Strengths / Areas for development

13. Developing the framework

14. By seeing where your school sits in relation to a series of levels you can establish a profile of your school's ICT development. • The online tool enables you to link evidence to your evaluations. Use the overall profile to help prioritise the areas requiring development. • By setting out a clear picture of what a ‘good’ and 'outstanding' institution looks like, the framework also enables you to benchmark your school’s capabilities against established best practice. The approach to self-evaluation and action planning

16. Framework interface

17. The Grading

18. Action Planning

19. Benchmarking

20. DVD

21. Some process models ...

22. 1. Element 8. Assimilation to the ICT Mark. ICTco and HT 2. Element 2. Curriculum Development Curriculum Development Team 3. Elements 3 and 4. Learning and Teaching, focus on assessment. All staff 4. Element 7 and 1 Network development and other resources. Strategic ICT Team 5. Element 6 Extending Learning Opportunities. Network Manager and Myself

24. Level One • Level Two • Level Three • Level Four • Level Five Please make your selection... NB Level 1 = outstanding

25. National ICT Mark

27. Demonstrates commitment to continual improvement through ICT • Externally assessed • Nationally agreed standards and threshold • Tried and tested – 20 pilot schools . • First 200 awarded at BETT National ICT Mark …. ‘The process has been time consuming but there is little doubt that the framework is an effective tool for identifying strengths and areas for development within schools’

28. Based on schools own review using the Self Review Framework • Apply for assessment when ready • Register of trained accredited assessors • Small charge for assessor time ‘We are delighted to receive the ICT Mark. It recognises our approach to ICT and the positive impact that it is having on our whole school life.’ Accreditation

29. ICT Assessment QCA http://www.qca.org.uk/13116_16119.html

30. Designed by school leaders, the Strategic Leadership of ICT (SLICT) programme gives school leaders the tools to draw up a strategy which places technology at the centre of learning and teaching. The programme combines analysis of key issues and school visits with thinking and peer discussion. The Primary SLICT programme has been specifically developed to address the needs of primary school leaders. • You are eligible for SLICT if you are a serving headteacher, deputy or assistant headteacher with responsibility for the strategic leadership of ICT in your school. • Registration is now open for spring term 2008 SLICTwww.ncsl.org.uk/slict

31. Devolved Formula Capital This grant provides schools with one source of devolved formula-based capital funding for ICT equipment, buildings and grounds. Schools may wish to take advantage of the three-year carry-forward available for this grant to take a more strategic approach to their ICT investment. • School Development GrantSchools may spend this grant in any way to support improvement in teaching and learning which leads to higher standards of attainment for pupils. This includes investment in ICT. Schools should consider how best to invest this grant alongside the funding within their Devolved Formula Capital. • National Digital Infrastructure for Schools • Electronic Learning Credits (eLCs) Funding 2007-2008

32. The ….. greater emphasis on the use of ICT is a significant addition in the renewal. • Frameworks Review website • Audit of needs associated Renewed Literacy and Mathematics Frameworks

33. The recent Ofsted report into the implementation of the PNS stated that ICT is being used much more effectively in primary schools as a tool for teaching and learning. Approaches to use of ICT are widening and schools are making more effective use of technology. Teachers still require CPD to embed ICT teaching across the curriculum. Further development is also needed to ensure that use of ICT moves from teachers’ use, as a simple whole-class teaching tool, to children’s use and application in their own learning. The Primary National Strategy has supported the development of ICT as a tool for learning and teaching and provided national networks and resources to further the development of ICT in primary schools. Ofsted report – impact of PNS

34. Learning Platforms and web 2.0 Level 1 - ICT is used innovatively to enable pupils to learn where and when they want. Wider curriculum experience is enabled through the extended use of ICT. Expectations of pupils’ learning with ICT beyond school are high and such learning is recognised, valued and celebrated.

35. Empower Deep Where is embedded? Pupils take control of learning and use ICT to research and manage own learning Extend Deeper learning though ICT-based teaching and learning resources Enhance Significantly alter the way that teaching and learning takes place using ICT Learning Enrich whiteboards used interactively and with a wider range of teaching resources and methodologies Exchange Exchange OHPs for data projectors, using whiteboards as projection screens Shallow Passive Pupil engagement Active ICT and learning ? Evaluation Synthesis Analysis Application Comprehension Edutainment? Computer-assisted learning? Content-based software? Computer games? Knowledge

36. SRF SEF Leadership and management Curriculum Learning and teaching Assessment Professional Development Resources Extended learning Impact on pupil outcomes Achievement and standards Personal development and well-being The quality of provision Leadership and management Overall effectiveness and efficiency Links between SRF and SEF

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

38. Poetry in motion.. There are many things that we just don’t knowWhich way next, where shall we go?Making decisions is really toughWe know we are good but are we good enough? Too many initiatives the way’s not clearOFSTED, SIPs , ECM .. Oh dearA bit of help wouldn’t go amissPlease help us to see a solution to this. Clear the way for the framework it’s a helpful toolIt tells us what's good as a general ruleIt tells us where next and what to considerIt gives us a plan and helps us deliver We dream of a less frustrating timeNo more rubber gloves to clean up the grimeNo more knitting of fog is requiredWe’re clear in out thoughts and thoroughly inspired.