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Naace has a key role in the development and delivery of the ICT Mark working with our partner, the awarding body, Becta. The ICT Mark is an accreditation for schools who have reached nationally agreed levels within the Becta self-review framework.

For some time there has been a need to encourage and support teachers aspiring to become or recently appointed as ICT co-ordinators. Martyn Wilson and Janet Roberts of Hampshire County Council have worked with Naace and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to develop a course aimed at new and aspiring ICT coordinators.

These articles provide information about how to apply to run the course and other details.

www.ictcpd4free.co.uk

This short article aims to highlight the background, key features and current vision of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) project at Ranvilles Infant School. The full version of this research project is available through the University of Winchester library: Aubrey-Smith, F.S., (2007) 'How the implementation of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) can affect the strategic development of a whole school. MA(Ed) Dissertation. University of Winchester.'

Sir Jim Rose is leading an independent review of the primary curriculum. His initial focus was Curriculum Design and Content, including a key issue for Naace members: What should be the position of ICT within the primary curriculum?
Here is Naace's response.

These notes are designed to support you if you have completed the Becta self-review framework and are now ready to proceed to an assessment.

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All you need to know about the ICT Mark from an assessor's perspective

A wide range of Primary classroom activities, reviews and resources has been developed and published over the years originally by MAPE and, more recently since the merger in 2004, by Naace.

Here are the next steps to guide you through renewing your ICT Mark. They will also apply if you have been recommended for the ICT Mark using the streamlined approach.

The streamlined approach is an option only. Many renewing schools choose to use the full self-review framework and this does have the advantage that all your data is stored in the online tool and is available to you in the future as you continue to develop your ICT, long after the ICT Mark assessment visit.