Applying for the ICT Mark: Next Steps for renewing and streamlined schools

There are three steps that you need to take when you have reached the ICT Mark level on the self-review framework:

Step 1: Apply;

Step 2: Complete and send us the streamlined commentary document and

Step 3: Book.

Further details of these three steps are given below.

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Step 1: Apply for the ICT Mark

When you have worked through the Becta self-review framework double-check that you have met or exceeded the ICT Mark threshold in all aspects (as a streamlined school you do not need to complete the evidence or commentary), then complete the application form at http://schools.becta.org.uk/index.php?section=srf&catcode=frm_ict_mark. This will tell the ICT Mark office that you are ready to proceed with an assessment.

Step 2: Complete and send us the Streamlined Commentary document

The Streamlined Commentary document is below and can be your substitute for completing the evidence and commentary on the self-review framework. You will still need to ensure that the self-review framework shows all aspects at or above the threshold level, and you may decide to provide your evidence and commentary there instead of using the streamlined commentary- that is your choice. There is an additional help document below also available for download- the diagnostic prompts. As soon as you have completed the commentary please email it to us at ictmark@naace.co.uk.

Step 3: Book an assessment visit

Use the online booking form at www.tinyurl.com/ICTMarkBook. The form will ask you to confirm whether your school has an agreement with the Local Authority- check the list at www.naace.co.uk/971 to see if this might apply to your school.

The ICT Mark office will then collect your evidence as a csv file from the self-review framework, check it, then arrange for an assessor to contact you to fix a mutually convenient date for the assessment. Additional information is available about what the assessment visit will be like at www.naace.co.uk/967.

Please be aware that we need at least four weeks from receipt of your booking before an assessment visit can be arranged- this is to give us time to process the application, check your evidence, contact a suitable assessor and then for the assessor to fix a mutually convenient date with you.

For your information, ICT Mark assessment fees have been standardized at:

Independent and International schools pay the above, plus £150 and the travel costs of the assessor. The figures for school pupils are based on PLASC figures as published by Edubase (http://www.edubase.gov.uk/home.xhtml).

Help? The ICT Mark office is staffed to provide a support service for you as you engage with the assessment process. Please email us at ictmark@naace.co.uk or telephone 0115 848 3140 and we will do our best to deal with your query promptly.