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CfP SLT Information Session
Schools’ ICT Centre, Chorley
Graham Fielden – Senior Adviser / ICT Team Leader
Graham Lowe – Schools’ ICT Centre Manager
Aims of Meeting
To provide an overview of the CfP initiative To update on potential solutions To brief schools on preparing for the initiative To gain feedback from schools To develop a strategy for the initiative
Aims of the initiative
To provide computer equipment and connectivity into the homes of the most disadvantaged secondary pupils in order to:
Give these pupils the same opportunities as their peers Provide conditions which contribute to raising educational
achievement Support personalised learning Encourage the development of ICT skills
DfES has identified: 26 Lancashire High Schools to participate in the initiative. Funding for 1,825 pupils
Funding Overview
Grant will be delivered over 2 years; 2006/07 & 2007/08
Grant is received through Standards Fund mechanism Two discrete grants both 100% funded
SF Grant 125 (Revenue) Connectivity £93,200 p/year SF Grant 210 (Capital) Equipment £505,000 p/year
Formula provided by DfES Based on SOA / IMD / FSM
10% most deprived areas FSM eligibility 30% deadweight calculation for existing provision Minimum of 30 pupils threshold
Funding Overview…
School Allocations (refer to handout) Each school receives a lump sum of £10,000
Lump sum is to assist schools in rolling out the initiative Could be used for;
Increased funding for connectivity Management of the initiative within school Software on systems Connectivity into school networks Provision of support and training
Preferred option is to combine both years funding and roll-out between April 2007 and August 2007 Allows maximum financial benefit to be made of 2 years
combined funding Reduces management overhead at School and LA level Roll-out completed in ‘single’ cycle
Funding Overview…
SF Grant 125 (Revenue) Connectivity £93,200 in each year x 2 = £186,400 in total
£186,400 ÷ 1,825 pupils
= £102.13 per pupil for connectivity
SF Grant 210 (Capital) Equipment £505,000 in each year x 2 = £1,010,000 in total
less 26 (schools) x £10,000 lump sum = £260,000 £1,010,000 - £260,000 = £750,000 £750,000 ÷ 1,825 pupils
= £410.95 per computer system
School Responsibilities
Identifying PupilsDeprivation – pupils living in the most deprived wards
Using IMD data available through Lancashire ROSE system Ensure pupils identified are entitled to FSM Does the school wish to target specific groups ? Ascertain if pupils already have access to ICT at home Maximum of one CfP computer per household
Targeted pupils : School priorities could include: Specific Year groups Low attainment Home circumstances SEN requirements EAL pupils
Funding Overview..
Procurement Options (Connectivity)SF Grant 125 (Revenue): Connectivity
Type Bandwidth Cost* Recurrent Pro Con Comment
Landline:
Existing BT line 512 Kbps - 6Mbps
£143 £18 p/year Sustainable Fixed Transfer to LUNS/CLEO
No existing BT line 512 Kbps – 6 Mbps
£280 £88 p/year Fixed,Sustainability
Transfer to LUNS/CLEO
Cable 1 Mbps – 16 Mbps
TBC c. £10 p/month
Bandwidth Availability in selected areas only
Bundled with other services
ISDN2e 128 Kbps Bandwidth,Uncapped cost
Dial-up 56 Kbps Bandwidth Requires existing line
Wireless:
3G Up to 384 Kbps £30+ p/month
Mobile Availability, Bandwidth, Sustainability
WiMax Up to 12 Mbps TBC Sustainable Technology not yet mature
WiFi Up to 54 Mbps TBC Sustainable V. limited range
GPRS 56 Kbps TBC Mobile Bandwidth
* Note all costs are approximate
SF Grant 210 (Capital): Equipment (£410 per pupil)Term ‘Access devices’ can include:
Laptops Desktops Handheld devices e.g. PDAs, UMPCs
ICT Centre has already approached a range of suppliers to investigate potential solutions
Procurement Options (Equipment)
SF Grant 210 (Capital): Equipment (continued…) Some issues to consider
Ownership of equipment Suitability for environment Installation factors Software requirements Anticipated use
Family system Home-School links Connection to school systems
System Support Helpdesk (Hours of Operation) – who provides ? Warranties Maintenance Insurance
SEN requirements Additional security H&S considerations Additional school systems
Procurement Options (Equipment)
General Considerations
Sustainability ISPFilteringAUPLoan agreementsPAT testingAccountabilityMultiple use of systemVirus protectionSchool management of initiative
School Information
CfP Resources PackContains:Funding Allocations ‘Know It All’ Parents CDCopies of slidesFAQs
What is required from schools ?Confirm lead contact in school for the CfP initiative
Contact detailsLGfL CfP web page:http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/ictservices/ictcentre/index.php?category_id=260
Eligible pupilsLA require number with active BT landline for overviewGuidance flowcharts to lead contact
School packs (will send out to lead contact on receipt)Future meetings ?
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