Top award for local school

WARRINGTON’S Green Lane School, at Padgate has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark.
The recognition comes after an extensive external assessment which found the school is at the forefront of using information and communications technology to enhance pupil’s work.
It recognises the school’s success in developing the strategic use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum, and is evidence that the school is at the forefront of modern technology.
Cllr Colin Froggatt (pictured), the borough council’s executive member for children and young people’s services, said: “We are determined that all local children will have the best opportunity to excel in the jobs market of the future.
“Green Lane School should be congratulated on this wonderful achievement. This demonstrates the excellent ICT management and teaching that is taking place at the school.”
Head teacher Paul King commented: “We are delighted to again 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.”
Bernadette Brooks, general manager of Naace, the professional association for those using ICT in education, said: “Green Lane School thoroughly deserves the accolade of an ICT Mark accreditation.
“They clearly demonstrate how important it is to take a whole school approach to using ICT in schools. We look forward to working with Green Lane School to demonstrate how ICT can have a substantial impact on learner outcomes in the future.”