NI Schools shortlisted for ICT Excellence Awards

The Becta ICT Excellence awards recognise and reward schools that have shown how technology can be imaginatively used to enhance lessons and support all school activities. This year Becta introduced stricter criteria for schools wishing to enter for these awards.

Yet despite introducing even stricter criteria, there has been a noticeably higher standard which has made judging and the short-listing process even tougher for Becta.

The schools in Northern Ireland which successfully made it on to the shortlist by showcasing their ideas and methods of incorporating technology into the heart of school life are:

The winning schools and organisations will be announced on 19 November 2009

24.07.09

Becta ISP accreditation for C2k

C2k was awarded full accreditation by Becta for the quality of its schools’ internet service provision in 2009. C2k is working towards renewing the accreditation for 2010.

The Becta Internet Service Provider accreditation means that all pupils and teachers in NI's primary and secondary schools can be assured that the internet services provided by C2k meet required guidelines. C2k’s internet service is constantly monitored to ensure that children and teachers in NI are protected against offensive emails and web site content. More..