ICT Mark run out? The ICT Mark lasts for three years and the majority of schools opt to renew the Mark when the time comes. ICT Mark renewals are tailored to your circumstances so you can have a full assessment visit, consultancy support prior to renewal, or an assessment without a visit. Read more in this Newsletter!

The self-review framework offers you a route for assessing and improving your school's use of ICT. The framework is free to use via an online tool and is linked to the national standards for ICT. We can help:

• show you what "good" use of ICT looks like
• benchmark your progress against other schools
• identify your strengths
• produce action plans for improvement.

The self-review framework is based around a set of descriptors. These are statements that reflect a nationally agreed set of standards, and summarise different stages of maturity in the way your school might be using technology. By comparing your development against these statements you can identify where you need to improve to achieve best practice.

The framework is divided into six categories which will support and challenge your school. You can work through these at your own pace.

How to begin
You need to decide: Who will lead the review? How much time will be dedicated? Who will be involved? Which category to start with? Read the FAQ section for answers to your questions!

ICT Mark Newsletter for Schools and Nurseries: September 2011. Includes information about the 3rd Millennium Learning Award.

Benefits of using the self-review framework
ICT offers rich opportunities to transform your school's performance and transform the learning experience for pupils and teachers. Becta's self-review framework offers you a straightforward route for improving your effective use of ICT.