Wadebridge School receives prestigious award

WADEBRIDGE School pupils are at the forefront of using information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their work.

Following an extensive external assessment it has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark.

This recognises the school’s success in developing the use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum.

Head teacher Tina Yardley said: “We are delighted to be awarded

the 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.”

Niel McLean, executive director for schools and families at

Becta, the government- funded body that launched the ICT Mark, said:

“Wadebridge School thoroughly deserves the accolade of an ICT mark

accreditation. It demonstrates how important it is to take a holistic

approach to using ICT.

“Its investment in new technology has contributed to substantial improvements in learning.”