Frances Stickley, chair of governors at Kings Langley School in Hertfordshire, visits The Bishop's Stortford High School to see what lessons she can learn.
Frances discovers that the headteacher at Bishops Stortford, which won a Becta award for excellence in 2007, was instrumental in drawing up a vision for ICT at the school.
Their initiatives included the implementation of a wireless network, laptops for all teachers, and the appointment of a director of e-learning. The school also introduced an ICT Strategy Committee to drive and oversee all aspects of ICT at the school.
Niel McLean of Becta also gives an overview of the current ICT initiatives which governors should be aware of, such as the provision of an online personal learning space for all students, and real time reporting.
