The renewed Framework for ICT gives practical advice on meeting the National Curriculum requirements for ICT capability. It interprets the programmes of study for ICT at Key Stages 3 and 4 (2007), building on the 2002 Framework for teaching ICT capability (Years 7, 8 and 9). The renewed ICT Framework extends learning objectives into Key Stage 4.
The purposes of the ICT Framework are to:
- provide guidance on planning and teaching to ensure effective progression, to support schools in raising standards and closing attainment gaps
- incorporate existing guidance on day-to-day and periodic assessment and give a sharper focus to effective tracking of pupils' progress
- increase the emphasis on the key concepts, key processes and functional skills
- build on what pupils have learned in Key Stage 2
- ensure that ICT skills are integrated with and taught alongside knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts
- support planning, using a flexible electronic format
- build on existing National Strategies resources and further develop guidance, especially on the new areas of the curriculum.
