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Targets and Ofsted

 

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Becta have developed a range of materials to support schools with all stages of the  inspection process, including before and after an Ofsted inspection. 

Becta have also completed a review of ICT called The Becta Review 2005 Evidence on the progress of ICT in Education, which can be accessed here

http://www.becta.org.uk/page_documents/research/becta_review_feb05.pdf

This review provides benchmark information which can be used by schools to monitor their own progress against national indicators.

 

Latest OFSTED Subject Report for ICT - February 2004

Here are the headline findings from the latest OFSTED report for ICT:
  • In 6 schools in 10 there has been significant improvement in ICT since the previous inspection
  • Pupils' achievement has continued to improve
  • Teachers' skills, knowledge and understanding, and planning have improved greatly
  • The quality and use of ongoing assessment are unsatisfactory in almost 1 school in 5
  • Leadership and management continue to improve
  • Most schools make timetabled provision for ICT but many continue to find the application of ICT within other subjects difficult
  • Pupils continue to respond positively to ICT showing high levels of interest and concentration
  • Potential of support staff is neglected in some school

 

OFSTED publications:

 

Curriculum area reports 2002/2003 - Information and communication technology 
Publication date: 04 Feb 2004

 

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Ofsted Subject Report 2002/03 - Information and communication technology in secondary schools
Publication date: 04 Feb 2004

 

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Ofsted Subject Report 2002/03 - Information and communication technology in primary schools
Publication date: 04 Feb 2004

 

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LEA Framework 2004 - Support for information and communication technology (ICT)
Publication date: 20 Jan 2004

 

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Ofsted produced a report in 2004 called 'ICT in Schools - The Impact of Government Initiatives five years on'.  The report provides an evaluation of government initiatives linked to ICT infrastructure (including broadband) and training.  The full report can be accessed here:

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=3652

An evaluation of South Gloucestershire's progress in relation to this can be accessed here:

 

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