Children at Scargill Infant School, Mungo Park Road, Rainham are at the forefront of using information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their work, and that’s official!

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Following an extensive external assessment Scargill Infant School has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark by Becta, the government funded body responsible for promoting the use of ICT in Britain’s schools and colleges.

The award recognises the school’s success in developing the strategic use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum.  Parents will have proof that their children are attending a school at the forefront of modern technology.

Amanda Jackson, General Inspector ICT, London Borough of Havering said “Havering Council is determined that all local children will have the best opportunity to excel in the job market of the future.  Scargill Infants should be congratulated on this wonderful achievement.  This demonstrates the excellent ICT management and teaching that is taking place in local schools.”

Head Teacher, Kath Keeper commented “We are delighted to be awarded the ICT 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.”  The school’s ICT Technician – Allyson Tyler added “This has reinforced the Ofsted inspection judgements that the teaching and learning in ICT at Scargill Infant School are excellent.”

Niel McLean, Executive Director for Institutional and Workforce Development at Becta said “Scargill Infants thoroughly deserve the accolade of an ICT Mark.  They clearly demonstrate how important it is to take a holistic approach to using ICT in schools.  Their investment in new technology has contributed to substantial improvements in learning.”