Introduction to the Self Review Framework
Sebastian Gasse
Purpose
• Establish the current position in relation to all aspects of ICT at the school • Ensure rigorous self assessment and development planning for ICT • Ensure that developments and are prioritised • Help to get ready for further ICT developments (Especially VLE)
The Tool itself – 8 Elements
1 Leadership and vision 2 Curriculum 3 Teaching and Learning 4 Assessment 5 Professional Development 6 Extending Opportunties for Learning 7 Resources 8 Impact on pupil outcomes
Overview of the Framework
• Element -> Strand -> Aspect -> Descriptors • 92 Aspects in total • 5 Levels (5 not started, 1 exemplary practice)
Process
• • • • Register online to use self evaluation tool Process has to be led by SLT Involvement of all staff and pupils Shared responsibilities for different aspects of ICT • Collation of evidence and links to other sources of evidence (SEF) • Incorporate into school calendar
Roles and Responsibilities
• • • • SLT to decide a starting point A steering group for ICT is a helpful mechanism Elements can be shared out, where they are led by a member of SLT Online mechanism to electronically distribute completion of matrix and action planning • Consider involvement of:
– – – – – – Curriculum Deputy ICT Co-ordinator Network Manager Pupils Middle leaders All staff
The SRF and the ICT Mark
Once your school has reached a certain level on the framework, you have the option to apply for the ICT Mark, a national quality accreditation which celebrates achievement in the use of ICT in working towards whole-school improvement.
Level required is highlighted on the matrix.
Benefits
• • • • • • • • positions ICT firmly at the centre of the school complements Ofsted’s self evaluation framework has the learner at its centre enables benchmarking against other schools provides a continual process for helping schools to grow produces action plans for school improvement highlights areas for development and future investment inspires commitment and involvement from the whole school • is flexible enough to allow schools to prioritise and develop at their own pace • gives examples of what ‘good’ looks like
Supporting Documentation
• Advice and Support from ICT Team • Online Support at the site: matrix.becta.org.uk • Becta publications at: http://publications.becta.org.uk/display.cfm ?resID=28629&page=1835