Learning, teaching and managing using ICT
ICT can improve the quality of teaching, learning and management in schools and so help raise standards. That's why ICT is at the heart of the DCSF's commitment to improving learning for all children.
To help achieve its aims, the Department works with a number of key partners including The Primary and Secondary National Strategies, Becta, NCSL (National College for School Leadership), QCA, SSAT (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) and the TDA (Training and Development Agency).
Find out more by following the links below:
Funding
Information, guidance and links to ICT funding arrangements for schools. Visit
this section to find out more on how to manage ICT funding strategically, and
why ICT is still a spending priority.
Infrastructure
This covers hardware, software, technical support, whole-school
infrastructure and design, health and safety and purchasing. Visit this section
to find out more about technical standards, Internet safety and how to access
broadband.
Leadership
Leaders are crucial in developing and managing an effective ICT
strategy for their schools. This section provides key information and links all
leaders will need to support them in their role.
Primary programme
Provides school teachers and leaders with practical materials, support
and guidance to encourage and enable effective teaching across the curriculum
using ICT. It also provides help and guidance for effective whole-school
management.
Professional
development
Materials and courses to help teachers and managers get the most out
of using ICT. Enhances professional skills and raises standards in the
classroom.
Research
The Department and partner organisations regularly carry out research
into the use of ICT in schools. In this section you'll find links to key
research and evidence of the contribution that ICT can make to teaching and
learning and to schools overall.
Resources
Download free teacher resources and lesson plans and find out about
teacher-approved software.
Secondary programme
The secondary programme provides school teachers and leaders with
practical materials, support and guidance to encourage and enable
effective teaching across the curriculum using ICT.
Key partners
