1 Developing digital capabilities

Have a think about the following statements, and score your thoughts, with 1 being ‘not at all true’, to 5 being ‘true for all’.

• Our pupils’ digital access and know-how are treated as an asset e.g. through peer mentoring.
• We have in-house expertise in content management including open content.
• Pupil-facing staff have regular professional development in using digital technologies.
• We have in-house expertise in multimedia learning design.
• Innovative teaching staff are rewarded, recognised and celebrated.
• There are people with digital expertise at all levels of the organisation.
• Our pupils can use their own devices in the classroom and pick up digital skills from each other.
• We have in-house expertise in learner analytics.
• Teaching staff have support to embed digital activities and resources into their subject teaching.
• Our pupils' digital capabilities are progressed throughout their curriculum.
• Teaching staff regularly see examples of innovative and excellent practice, inside and beyond the school.
• Our pupils know how to stay safe and how to behave appropriately online.
• Pupils use up-to-date digital tools and undertake authentic digital practices relevant to their subject area.
• Digital skills and practices are included in routine observations and appraisals of teaching staff.
• Our pupils have their IT skills assessed on entry and are signposted to any support they need.
• Parents and carers have their IT skills assessed and are signposted to any support they need.