Self Evaluation Quesions

Leadership and Vision

1. The ICT vision is integrated into the whole school plan.

2. There is a whole-school policy approved by all stakeholders in place.

3. There is provision in the whole-school ICT policy to collaboratively review the updated policy regularly.

4. The policy plans for present and future development and improvement of ICT in light of developments in technology, increasing knowledge of effective practice and based on potential identified resources.

5. The policy supports the Continued Professional Development of staff in relation to ICT.

6. There is a dedicated ICT coordinating teacher with clearly defined roles and responsibilities in place.

7. The school policy outlines the rationale for ICT in learning and teaching and recognises its distinctive contribution to learning and teaching.

8. In terms of learning and teaching the policy addresses content use of ICT in curricular areas.

9. The policy includes references to curriculum linkages in relation to ICT and learning and teaching.

10. The policy supports the inclusion of pupils with special education needs in relation to ICT.

11. In terms of teaching and learning, our policy plans for progression of ICT usage from class to class.

12. In relation to ICT access, our policy accounts for regular and structured access of all pupils to ICT.

13. In relation to Internet usage and safety, our policy outlines how the Internet is best used as a resource for teaching and learning.

14. In relation to Internet usage and safety, our policy includes an Acceptable Use Policy that is implemented throughout the school.

ICT in the Curriculum

15. In relation to learning and teaching, ICT in our school supports the key principles of the primary school curriculum.

16. In relation to learning and teaching, ICT in our school is integrated across a wide range of curricular areas.

17. In relation to learning and teaching, ICT in our school is used across all ability levels.

18. In relation to learning and teaching, ICT in our school ensures that the school ICT Programme is age-appropriate and accounts for progression from class to class.

19. In relation to learning and teaching, ICT in our school ensures that learning experiences in ICT are balanced and consistent across all year groups.

20. Teachers plan for ICT integration in their lessons and classroom activities and to provide learning opportunities that support cross curricular activities

21. In relation to learning and teaching, assistive technologies and appropriate ICT resources in our school are used in addressing the special needs of pupils requiring additional or differentiated learning support.

22. In relation to learning and teaching, the Internet is used as a learning resource throughout the school.

23. Students use ICT to collaborate on curriculum activities in school and with other schools.

School ICT Culture

24. There is key evidence of a strong ICT Culture in our school.

25. We have experience in the ability of ICT to motivate pupils and improve pupils' level of achievement.

26. We have published a school website that is updated regularly and features pupils' work.

27. We recognise the potential of using ICT as a means of communication between pupils, parents and staff.

28. Teachers use ICT in their own classroom planning and administration.

29. We recognise that ICT can extend our pupils learning beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

30. The school has experience of using projects, either local, national or international or has used ICT in curricular project work.

Professional Development

31. In relation to professional development, the whole-school policy supports and encourages ICT professional development.

32. In relation to professional development, there is a mechanism in place to inform teachers of courses in relation to professional development in ICT.

33. In relation to professional development, staff are encouraged to be innovative by exploring new ideas in ICT and relate them to their teaching.

34. In relation to professional development, we utilise the experience in ICT acquired among staff to inform our practice in a collaborative way.

35. The majority of staff have engaged in NCTE or other relevant professional development focused on the integration of ICT in the curriculum.

36. The majority of staff are confident in the integration of ICT in their daily teaching.

37. In relation to professional development, we keep abreast of developments in technological and professional ICT practice and we are aware of the professional development needs of the staff in relation to ICT.

Resources and Infrastructure

38. We show evidence of sufficient and adequate access to computers/laptops that reflects the context of the particular school and with reference to the national student computer ratio.

39. Resources are deployed in the most appropriate manner in order to maximise opportunities for effective teaching and learning.

40. There is an appropriate selection of digital devices available for use that reflect the context of our school (for example a data projector is available).

41. There is a computer network available for educational purposes.

42. There is Internet access available throughout the school via 'The Schools Broadband Network'

43. There is a variety of content-rich and content-free software available for use covering a range of curricular areas catalogued.

44. Teachers use a variety of age and ability appropriate software applications in their teaching.

45. All software is licensed.