Secondary strategy

The key stage 3 strategy continues, but is now included as part of the extended National Secondary Strategy.

Expectation, progression, engagement, transformation

The key stage 3 ICT strategy supports the development of pupils’ ICT capability. In its initial stages the five main areas of focus are going to be:

auditing standards, teaching and learning
making effective use of the ‘framework for teaching ICT capability: years 7, 8 and 9’ and sample teaching units
taking part in the strategy’s training programmes and following them up in school
developing literacy and numeracy across the curriculum

Framework for teaching ICT capability: years 7, 8 and 9 (pdf)
A key document providing practical advice on planning, teaching and assessing ICT. The framework draws on the experience gained from the pilot programme for supporting the development of ICT capability and existing good practice in schools.

Summary of the key stage 3 ICT sample teaching units
Providing an effective model of teaching practice and resources to support delivery.