DOROTHY GOODMAN
Awarded NAACEMARK

This is a national scheme of accreditation for Information and Communication Technology work in schools, and we are over the moon to have achieved the required standard. Only three schools in Leicestershire have achieved it so far, and so it is very prestigious.

To get it we had to show a whole range of things:

  • That we have a comprehensive staff development plan
  • That we develop pupils' skills in ICT
  • That we have high expectations
  • That the school is committed to sustaining and increasing its use of ICT
  • That we use computers and the Internet in a wide variety of ways

The whole staff have contributed immensely to gaining the Award, and deserve the credit, but special thanks must go to Kate Noon, whose excellence has been a huge factor in developing the work of the school to this point.

When the Award has been presented officially the details will be on the Web Site: www.naace.org and the following will appear under our school name:

  • We are a special school for pupils with learning difficulties, aged 3-19, and we are committed to offering the best ICT opportunities available, ensuring that we meet the wide range of individual needs within the school. Through ICT our students learn to communicate effectively, to find out more about the world around them, and to use everyday devices that will enhance their life skills and allow them to make a positive contribution to their community. We are involved in projects with other schools, which means that we are able to be part of a wider community, and through our Web Site we share information with parents, governors, staff and others. We are happy for other schools to contact us and discuss the NAACEMARK.

So, thanks and congratulations to everyone!!

Tony Smith

page created : 30th April 2005 : Dorothy Goodman school news