CLCS
MAIN PRINCIPLES
Aims and Objectives
To enhance learning and teaching across the whole curriculum for pupils and teachers,
particularly in secondary schools but also in primary and special schools, and to provide
ICT access to the wider community. To achieve this, a CLC’s objectives include improving
access to, and use of, the latest technology and acting as test beds for innovation and new
ways of working in an environment unlike a school environment.
The objectives of these Centres are, amongst other things, to:
• improve access to, and use of, the latest innovative technology for pupils, teachers and
the community.
• increase attainment levels through use of that technology.
• improve the quality of learning and teaching.
• act as test beds for innovation and new ways of working.
• encourage partner schools to incorporate the CLC objectives within their School
Improvement Plan.
These objectives are achieved by:
• accessing new and innovative technologies and resources to enhance teaching and
learning for all.
• maintaining and supporting the operational capability of the CLC.
• maintaining a close relationship with the LA ICT Strategy team.
• providing access to state of the art ICT equipment in a non-school like environment
that will be attractive, interesting and motivating for young people.
• providing additional courses and opportunities for pupils, teachers and other education
providers and members of the community, using ICT based learning materials.
• delivering services and outreach support to a network of local schools.
• sharing best practice amongst schools and more broadly.
• supporting other children’s services.
• developing new curriculum resources across a range of subjects.
CLCs ensure their work does not stand in isolation, but supports the main curriculum
objectives and where possible teachers’ professional development. CLCs reflect
local needs and circumstances providing facilities which are exciting and innovative.
Sharing Good Practice and CLC Networks
CLCs share good practice, innovation and research and make it available to others
regionally and nationally so that all schools and the wider CLC network can learn and
benefit from this exciting programme.
CLC Usage
When a CLC is working to its full capacity, it is possible for staff to visit partner schools to loan equipment and expertise on the use of that equipment for predefined periods.
