ICT in Schools

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 DfES' commitment to improving learning for all children.

To help achieve its aims, the DfES 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).

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.

Primary National Strategy
Secondary National Strategy
Becta (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency)
NCSL (National College for School Leadership)
QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority)
SSAT (Specialist Schools and Academies Trust)
TDA (Training and Development Agency)