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ICT

ICT is when we use computers. We also learn how to use a digital camera and do research on the internet.

Information and Communication Technology is part of everyday life and pupils need to become more aware of the effects that changing technology is having on the school, workplace, home and the community. They will then be better placed to meet the demands of our ever-increasingly technological society.

All pupils from Nursery to Year 3 have the opportunity to experience and explore ICT. Each classroom has two Networked computers which are upgraded regularly to meet the demands of ever-changing technology. In addition, we have two mobile suites of eighteen laptops, which are used for weekly ICT lessons in Y1-3. Each year group, including the Nursery and Reception, is equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard, and by September 2006 this will be extended to every classroom in the school. We have two full-time ICT technicians and one part-time support assistant who provide expert technical backup and support ICT teaching throughout the school. Butcombe staff are skilled in teaching ICT and have a high standard of personal knowledge and skills. ICT training is an ongoing area for professional development.

ICT is a core subject of the National Curriculum. Our ICT Scheme of Work follows the guidelines set out in the National Curriculum, but is also linked to termly topics within each year group in order to provide a meaningful context to ICT teaching and learning. We aim to enable children to confidently and independently use and apply information technology skills across all curriculum areas, from as early an age as possible. ICT supports and enriches children’s learning experiences through a variety of resources - personal computers, programmable robots, tape recorders, CD/DVD players, television, video, digital photography and access to the worldwide web.

The ICT departments within Clifton College work closely together to ensure continuity of teaching and learning between the Year groups and Key Stages.

The school’s ICT policy is available on request.

Staff

ICT Coordinator: Lisa Townsend

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