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Time to focus on ICT
Were you aware that in 2002 Ofsted stated that only 25% of primary schools were making good use of computers in the classroom to support teaching and learning in subjects other than ICT?

Did you know the Primary National Strategy is currently developing a new range of materials to support primary schools in effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning across the curriculum?

Did you know that all head teachers can benefit from participating in the NCSL's Strategic Leadership in ICT (SLICT) course?

Are you aware of the Leadership Team Toolkit being developed by the Primary National Strategy, Becta and NCSL to help leadership teams ensure effective use of ICT across the curriculum in their schools?

Did you know your school has money, in the form of eLearning Credits (eLCs), to spend on relevant multimedia resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom for all foundation and primary subjects across all key stages?

Have you or a colleague recently used a multimedia package you want to recommend to other teachers and have you considered sending in a software review to Curriculum Online?

Were you aware that the current eLC allocation ends in August 2004 and that it must be spent or lost — as LEAs are required to re-distribute this money if another school needs it?

Were you aware that broadband connectivity is enabling faster, simultaneous access to online resources for more pupils?

Are you one of the 41% of primary schools already connected to the Internet via broadband?

Are you aware of the new Hands On Support funding within Standards Fund Grant 31a aimed at giving teachers face to face support to make more effective use of ICT across the curriculum?

Are you also aware that schools can now use their devolved formula capital allocations for purchasing ICT equipment?

-- Teachernet