Introduction to the Self Review Framework

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Introduction to the Self Review Framework

• Sebastian Gasse

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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)

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The Tool itself 8 Elements

• 1 Leadership and vision2 Curriculum3 Teaching
  and Learning4 Assessment5 Professional
  Development6 Extending Opportunties for
  Learning7 Resources8 Impact on pupil outcomes

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Overview of the Framework

• Element -gt Strand -gt Aspect -gt Descriptors
• 92 Aspects in total
• 5 Levels (5 not started, 1 exemplary practice)

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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

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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

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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.

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Benefits

• positions ICT firmly at the centre of the school
• complements Ofsteds 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

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Supporting Documentation

• Advice and Support from ICT Team
• Online Support at the site matrix.becta.org.uk
• Becta publications at http//publications.becta.o
  rg.uk/display.cfm?resID28629page1835