The Becta Selfreview Framework and ICT Mark

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The Becta Self-review Framework and ICT Mark

• (An unofficial presentation!)

Neil Adam Beacon ICT
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What is the Self-review Framework?

• The Self-review Framework (SRF)
• constitutes an agreed understanding of what good,
  mature ICT looks like
• provides consistency and clarity
• is nationally recognised
• Becta
• Ofsted
• Naace
• NCSL
• will be supported by clear guidance on the
  standards

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What does the SRF cover?

• It is constructed from 8 elements relating to ICT
  in schools
• Leadership and Management
• Curriculum
• Learning and teaching
• Assessment
• Professional Development
• Extending Opportunities for Learning
• Resources
• Impact on pupil outcomes

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What will the SRF do for our school?

• Your school will be able to
• Review its position
• Reference to evidence
• Develop an action plan
• Use resources and support
• Maintain high standards
• Compare to national standards
• Benchmark against similar schools
• Work towards e-confidence

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What is the ICT Mark?

• The ICT Mark
• replaces the Naacemark for Schools
• is an optional accreditation, based on the SRF
• represents an agreed threshold within the SRF
• demonstrates commitment to continual improvement
  through ICT
• allows schools to celebrate achievements
• gives public recognition for areas of strength
• is awarded by Becta and administered by Naace

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How is the SRF structured?
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What are the levels of the framework?

• Descriptors are arranged into five levels
• These can be considered in the following way
• 5 Nothing in place
• 4 Started developing ICT
• 3 Strategy embedded
• 2 Coherence across the school
• 1 Aspirational and e-mature
• Note Level 1 is best

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What is the ICT Mark threshold?

• Varies between aspects
• Generally Level 2
• May be adjusted in the light of experience

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How does the SRF work?

• The SRF
• is an online tool, using the Becta matrix
  approach
• is designed for schools to make judgments about
  themselves self-review
• saves the schools judgments (if logged in)
• snapshot of current position
• support for continuing review
• trigger for ICT Mark accreditation
• suggests next steps and indicates relevant support

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Online view of an aspect
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How do we apply for the ICT Mark?

• Schools apply when ready
• You will be prompted when your school reaches the
  ICT Mark threshold in all 8 SRF elements
• You must contact an accredited Assessor (from an
  online directory)
• The Assessor will review the online evidence and
  make a school visit
• The school will not have to create a full
  portfolio of evidence
• There will be a fee to pay (details to be
  confirmed)
• Accreditation is optional

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How should we get involved?

• Realise that self-review is now! (NB. Ofsteds
  SEF)
• Create a school SRF login and have a look
• Start with a key element such as Leadership and
  Management or Impact
• Distribute tasks
• Use online support or bring in consultancy(NB. A
  consultant that supports the school with SRF
  cannot also be their Assessor)
• Consider working with schools in your Cluster

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Links

• Self-review Framework (SRF)
• matrix.ncsl.org.uk/selfreview
• Becta introduction to SRF
• www.becta.org.uk/schools/selfreviewframework
• Becta introduction to ICT Mark
• www.becta.org.uk/schools/ictmark
• Printed information (to order)
• www.becta.org.uk/corporate/publications
• The self-review framework a summary
• The self-review framework working in partnership
• The self-review framework guidance for leaders
• School and College improvement through ICT An
  essential guide

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Contact
Neil Adam Beacon ICT neil_at_beaconict.co.uk