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Local school gets high tech accolade

Children at The County High School in Leftwich are at the forefront of using information and communications technology to enhance their work, and that's official! Following an extensive external assessment The County High School, Leftwich has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark by Becta, the British Education Communications and Technology Agency, the government funded body responsible for promoting the use of ICT in Britain's schools and colleges. The award recognises the school's success in developing the strategic use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum. Parents will have proof that their children are attending a school at the forefront of modern technology. Assistant Head teacher Dr. Jason Welch commented "We are delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark. It recognises our positive approach to ICT and the benefits it is bringing to our children. We believe that ICT can be used in every aspect of learning and that it is essential our children are equipped for the modern world." Neil McLean, Executive Director for Educational Practice at Becta said " The County High School, Leftwich thoroughly deserve the accolade of an ICT mark. They clearly demonstrate how important it is to take a holistic approach to using ICT in schools. Their investment in new technology has contributed to substantial improvements in learning.


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