To develop, maintain and stimulate an interest and enjoyment in the use of ICT software and equipment; 

To develop students with appropriate ICT skills, principles, methods and terminology and the ability to communicate and interpret information and concepts relevant to computing;

To assess and monitor student’s progress and ensure progression and continuity in the acquisition of ICT skills;

To enable all pupils to have equal access to ICT and experience success in their work;

To use ICT to improve the learning experiences of all students, especially those with learning difficulties or disabilities;

To use ICT to enhance, enrich and extend learning;

To encourage and allow students to adapt to the rapid technological changes in society;

To develop an awareness of social, economic and political consequences of the use of ICT for individuals and society;

To support all staff in their need to develop skills, confidence and strategies in using ICT within their teaching;

To recognise that training for staff is vital if pupils are to progress in ICT capability.

Dr. R. Akinci (ICT Curriculum Coordinator)
Mr. K. Yu (Teacher of ICT)
Mrs. Y. Khanom (Teacher of ICT)
Mr. R. Nilaweera (Teacher of ICT)

Ms K Stevenson (Teacher of ICT/ Assistant Head)

Mulberry School at present has an excellent ICT provision. We have established a comprehensive Local Area Network infrastructure throughout the school within the new building program which has completed in September 2004. 

There are 6 ICT rooms fully equipped with computers: Rooms T21, T22, T23, DT14 (D&T), DT06 (D&T) and MU6 (Music) 

Every faculty has 2 networked ICT suites: English (2), Mathematics (2), Humanities (2), Languages (2) and Music (1). In addition each faculty office has at least 2 networked computers for exclusively staff use. 

KS 3 Introduction

ICT Core (Year 7 and 9) 

All year 7 and 9 tutor groups have 1 lesson (50 minutes) a week in the ICT rooms. Students are first introduced to the school computer network and the Health and Safety procedures including e-safety in ICT rooms. All students are given unique user accounts to log on to the network.

We closely follow QCA ICT KS3 Schemes of work and KS3 National Strategy Framework for teaching ICT capability.

KS4 Introduction

EDEXCEL GCSE in ICT (Full and Short course)

Edexcel GCSE ICT is a modern specification that recognises the essential nature of the subject. Students experience a range of practical activities from which a body of skills and knowledge will develop. The learning context of this specification is based upon the four Strands of Progression as defined in the Key Stage 4 Program of Study.  

KS5 Introduction 

ICT - Further Education

AQA A Level Information and Communication Technology

Advanced Subsidiary

Advanced

The specification has been developed to enable students who have a knowledge and understanding of, and skills in applying, ICT as part of the National curriculum to continue their studies at a higher level.

It is designed to develop:

Problem-solving skills through the practical application of ICT

The ability to analyse, appraise and make critical judgements about the use of ICT systems

Interpersonal skills necessary for communicating with others

An understanding of the nature of information, its structure, application and implications of its use

An awareness of the role of information technology in the management, manipulation and dissemination of information

A broad and balanced view of the range of applications and information systems, an understanding of the capabilities and limitations, and the implications for their use

An understanding of the role of people, technology and systems in organisations

An awareness of the economic, social and ethical implications of the use of information technology systems