Naace
Naace has no doubt about the impact that ICT can have on learning and teaching when used well by skilled and creative professionals. ICT makes a real difference to learner’s achievement and engagement; it offers access to resources that would otherwise be beyond the reach of any school or college, it allows communication and collaboration beyond the physical and temporal limits of the classroom; it allows learners to think more clearly and see the world from another perspective. Naace has a long standing history of supporting those working in education to use ICT to achieve the greatest possible impact, and now seeks to provide some formal recognition of outstanding work in this area.
Naace is eager that ‘learner outcomes’ be interpreted broadly and might include attainment, achievement, motivation, behaviour, attitudes and creativity, but should not be seen as restricted to these categories.
The shortlist for the Naace Impact Awards was announced on the Naace stand at BETT on Thursday 12 January. We look forward to welcoming the winners in each category to collect their awards at the Naace Strategic Conference in March- Charles Clarke has agreed to host the awards ceremony. Here is the shortlist:
Winhills Primary School
For implementing the primary learning platform in order to engage hard to reach parents
Lesley Hill, Grade R Teacher
St John's College Pre-Preparatory
For using ICT to enable new knowledge building, collaboration and learning beyond the classroom
Michelle Hill, Deputy Head and ICT Co-ordinator
Leamore Primary School
For using iPod Touches to record evidence of individual children's learning through live blogging.
Bowling Park Primary School, Bradford
For his work on using new technologies to engage and inspire learners
Simon Haughton, ICT Manager
Parkfield Primary School, Rochdale
For developing a bank of quality resources that are attractive, yet simple to use for all teachers
Casllwchwr Primary School, Swansea
Simon Pridham, Head Teacher
For demonstrating leading practice in the use of ICT.
Nik Foster, Deputy Head Teacher
Mellor Community Primary School, Leicester
For her work with using the VLE for pupil led learning in Maths
Ophelia Vanderpuye, Head of ICT
Oakington Manor Primary School, Brent
For working tirelessly to inspire teachers from all over the UK and abroad to visit the school and to share good practise in the use of ICT and emerging technologies
Westfields Junior School
Head Teacher - Karine George
For their tireless commitment to embedding technologies into the fabric of their school.
Sandra Clements, Deputy Head Teacher and ICT Leader
Blackheath High School
For the Art/Design Department that is consistently using a whole range of technologies to support standards of excellence
Anne Franklin, Director of Faculty
Lodge Park Technology Colllege
For her work raising the profile of the school in terms of ICT and the use of technology within schools in their area
Ben McCarey, Head of English/Lead in Driving New Technologies
The Cooper School, Bicester
For his work showing how technology should work within a school - to support the needs of all, including both pupils and teachers alike.
Lewis Philips and Angela Macari, Pupil and Librarian
Inverkeithing High School, Fife
For Lewis’s work supporting staff and pupils in their use of social media for learning across the school
Belfast Model School for Girls
Mr Graham, Principal, Dr Pinkerton, Vice Principle, Mrs Mairs, Vice Principle and Mrs Leitch, Senior Teacher
The School demonstrates excellence in whole staff development and embedding use of ICT for teaching and learning
Mary Farmer, Class teacher
The Cedars Primary School, Hounslow
For her use of innovative technology, Game Based and Hand Held Learning to inspire her pupils
John Butcher , Technology Officer
John Jamieson East SILC
For his extensive work with pupils and staff and his implementation of new systems
Woodlawn School
Val Brown, Head Teacher and Simon Ripley, Deputy Head Teacher
For their use of ICT that is integrated into both curriculum and everyday use and this achievement, along with the excellent communications between the leadership team and staff, and among all staff generally
Simon Wilson and the ICT Development Team, Ashgrove Special School
For their creative curriculum which is already having a profound impact upon pupils’ development and ICT is being used effectively to “liberate young people” and raise their self-esteem, confidence and communication with others
Jean Johnson , IT Services Director
Leigh Academy Trust
For her use of ‘NotSchool’ which helps young people who, for a variety of reasons (e.g. phobia, illness, pregnancy, bullying, travelling, exclusion, in care), are unable to engage with school or other complementary provisions such as home tutoring or specialist units
9ine Consulting at the Longfield Academy
For 9ine’s work at the Longfield Academy in developing the 1:1 Ipad scheme, Technical Architecture and Service Delivery Model
Ricky Brown and Space to Learn project, ICT Adviser/Space to Learn Manager
Space to Learn
For being involved with developing a space that allows for the opportunity to experiment with learning in a supported technology rich environment, allowing teachers to concentrate on what they themselves are experts in - Learning.
Adrian Morris, Director of Teaching and Learning
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
For being inspirational in leading a whole school project that focused on implementing a vision for eLearning
Stephen Lea, Consultant Leader for the use of new Technologies in Learning (ICT)
Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School
For his work delivering learning days to over 15 primary feeder schools, an example of primary and secondary phases working together on project work which is then uploaded to the schools' VLE
Teachmeet
Representation – John Johnson, ICT Development Officer
In recognition of the way this radical form of CPD is transformative.
Royal Masonic School
For his hard work and dedication managing over 300 PCs on the school site.
David Topping, ICT Technician
Fujitsu
For his tireless work to make sure that every teacher, auxiliary and pupil has everything they needs to work well in the school.
Alan Richards, Information Systems Manager
West Hatch High School
For his technical skills and ability to produce working systems from ideas given to him by teaching staff
Timothy Morton, Network Manager
RSA Academy
For his work across a number of projects supporting staff.
Josie Kingston, ICT Teaching and Learning Assistant
Richmond Hill Primary Special School
For her work creatively producing resources that supplement the work that is being done in the classes
Bartek Sulek, School Technician
The Hall School
For his innovative use of Open Source technologies to secure a range of savings across the school.
Katya Toneva, Director of ICT
International Community School, London
For developing valuable case studies in the area of mobile learning
Microsoft Partners in Learning Network Programme
Microsoft
For making a significant difference to those who take part in the programme
The Lancashire Music Service
For its enormous impact on schools, teachers, pupils and the Music Service itself and in the way music is taught and learnt throughout Lancashire
Lambeth City Learning Centre
Representative – Sarah Horrocks, Director of the CLC
For the extensive range of CPD services it offers
Derek Robertson, National Adviser – Games Based Learning/Consolarium
Education Scotland
For his work designing, leading and implementing Scotland’s Consolarium Project
Dr Sue Black, Senior Research Associate, Department of Computer Science
University College London
For being instrumental over the past few years in raising the profile of women in ICT
Leon Cych, Social Entrepreneur
L4L
For his work in producing inspirational videos for all in the teaching community
Lawrence Williams, Lecturer
Brunel University
For his tireless energy in using digital technologies to make the world a better place by reaching out to young people and enthusing their appetite both for learning and for positive communication with each other
Award for EYFS
Clare Hawking, Early Years TeacherWinhills Primary School
For implementing the primary learning platform in order to engage hard to reach parents
Lesley Hill, Grade R Teacher
St John's College Pre-Preparatory
For using ICT to enable new knowledge building, collaboration and learning beyond the classroom
Michelle Hill, Deputy Head and ICT Co-ordinator
Leamore Primary School
For using iPod Touches to record evidence of individual children's learning through live blogging.
Award for Primary sponsored by Kudlian Software
Chris Mayoh, ICT Development ManagerBowling Park Primary School, Bradford
For his work on using new technologies to engage and inspire learners
Simon Haughton, ICT Manager
Parkfield Primary School, Rochdale
For developing a bank of quality resources that are attractive, yet simple to use for all teachers
Casllwchwr Primary School, Swansea
Simon Pridham, Head Teacher
For demonstrating leading practice in the use of ICT.
Nik Foster, Deputy Head Teacher
Mellor Community Primary School, Leicester
For her work with using the VLE for pupil led learning in Maths
Ophelia Vanderpuye, Head of ICT
Oakington Manor Primary School, Brent
For working tirelessly to inspire teachers from all over the UK and abroad to visit the school and to share good practise in the use of ICT and emerging technologies
Westfields Junior School
Head Teacher - Karine George
For their tireless commitment to embedding technologies into the fabric of their school.
Award for Secondary sponsored by Phoenix Software
Sandra Clements, Deputy Head Teacher and ICT Leader
Blackheath High School
For the Art/Design Department that is consistently using a whole range of technologies to support standards of excellence
Anne Franklin, Director of Faculty
Lodge Park Technology Colllege
For her work raising the profile of the school in terms of ICT and the use of technology within schools in their area
Ben McCarey, Head of English/Lead in Driving New Technologies
The Cooper School, Bicester
For his work showing how technology should work within a school - to support the needs of all, including both pupils and teachers alike.
Lewis Philips and Angela Macari, Pupil and Librarian
Inverkeithing High School, Fife
For Lewis’s work supporting staff and pupils in their use of social media for learning across the school
Belfast Model School for Girls
Mr Graham, Principal, Dr Pinkerton, Vice Principle, Mrs Mairs, Vice Principle and Mrs Leitch, Senior Teacher
The School demonstrates excellence in whole staff development and embedding use of ICT for teaching and learning
Award for Supporting Inclusion in any phase sponsored by Crick Software
Mary Farmer, Class teacher
The Cedars Primary School, Hounslow
For her use of innovative technology, Game Based and Hand Held Learning to inspire her pupils
John Butcher , Technology Officer
John Jamieson East SILC
For his extensive work with pupils and staff and his implementation of new systems
Woodlawn School
Val Brown, Head Teacher and Simon Ripley, Deputy Head Teacher
For their use of ICT that is integrated into both curriculum and everyday use and this achievement, along with the excellent communications between the leadership team and staff, and among all staff generally
Simon Wilson and the ICT Development Team, Ashgrove Special School
For their creative curriculum which is already having a profound impact upon pupils’ development and ICT is being used effectively to “liberate young people” and raise their self-esteem, confidence and communication with others
Jean Johnson , IT Services Director
Leigh Academy Trust
For her use of ‘NotSchool’ which helps young people who, for a variety of reasons (e.g. phobia, illness, pregnancy, bullying, travelling, exclusion, in care), are unable to engage with school or other complementary provisions such as home tutoring or specialist units
Award for Collaborative group project
Simon Thomas, Practice Director9ine Consulting at the Longfield Academy
For 9ine’s work at the Longfield Academy in developing the 1:1 Ipad scheme, Technical Architecture and Service Delivery Model
Ricky Brown and Space to Learn project, ICT Adviser/Space to Learn Manager
Space to Learn
For being involved with developing a space that allows for the opportunity to experiment with learning in a supported technology rich environment, allowing teachers to concentrate on what they themselves are experts in - Learning.
Adrian Morris, Director of Teaching and Learning
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
For being inspirational in leading a whole school project that focused on implementing a vision for eLearning
Stephen Lea, Consultant Leader for the use of new Technologies in Learning (ICT)
Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School
For his work delivering learning days to over 15 primary feeder schools, an example of primary and secondary phases working together on project work which is then uploaded to the schools' VLE
Teachmeet
Representation – John Johnson, ICT Development Officer
In recognition of the way this radical form of CPD is transformative.
Award for ICT Technician of the Year sponsored by Civica
Phil Elder, ICT Network ManagerRoyal Masonic School
For his hard work and dedication managing over 300 PCs on the school site.
David Topping, ICT Technician
Fujitsu
For his tireless work to make sure that every teacher, auxiliary and pupil has everything they needs to work well in the school.
Alan Richards, Information Systems Manager
West Hatch High School
For his technical skills and ability to produce working systems from ideas given to him by teaching staff
Timothy Morton, Network Manager
RSA Academy
For his work across a number of projects supporting staff.
Josie Kingston, ICT Teaching and Learning Assistant
Richmond Hill Primary Special School
For her work creatively producing resources that supplement the work that is being done in the classes
Bartek Sulek, School Technician
The Hall School
For his innovative use of Open Source technologies to secure a range of savings across the school.
Award for Adviser or Consultant or Support Service sponsored by Fantastict
Katya Toneva, Director of ICT
International Community School, London
For developing valuable case studies in the area of mobile learning
Microsoft Partners in Learning Network Programme
Microsoft
For making a significant difference to those who take part in the programme
The Lancashire Music Service
For its enormous impact on schools, teachers, pupils and the Music Service itself and in the way music is taught and learnt throughout Lancashire
Lambeth City Learning Centre
Representative – Sarah Horrocks, Director of the CLC
For the extensive range of CPD services it offers
Derek Robertson, National Adviser – Games Based Learning/Consolarium
Education Scotland
For his work designing, leading and implementing Scotland’s Consolarium Project
Award for life long achievement sponsored by Meru Networks
Dr Sue Black, Senior Research Associate, Department of Computer Science
University College London
For being instrumental over the past few years in raising the profile of women in ICT
Leon Cych, Social Entrepreneur
L4L
For his work in producing inspirational videos for all in the teaching community
Lawrence Williams, Lecturer
Brunel University
For his tireless energy in using digital technologies to make the world a better place by reaching out to young people and enthusing their appetite both for learning and for positive communication with each other
The final awards ceremony will be held at the Gala Dinner at the Naace Conference at the Marriott Leicester on Friday 9 March 2012 – with the awards due to be presented by Charles Clarke. Should you wish to join us for this event – or for the full conference – please see http://www.naace.co.uk/events/conference2012 for further details.
Naace Impact Awards 2012 - Shortlist
The new Naace ICT Impact awards are to recognise the impact of ICT on learning across and beyond the school curriculum. They are awarded to the practitioners who can best demonstrate the impact that technology has had on learner outcomes.