Naacemark

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Naacemark

Who are Naace?

Naace is the professional association for those who are concerned with advancing education through the appropriate use of information and communications technology.

The association was established in 1984 and has become the key influential professional association for those working in ICT in Education.

Naace aims to

  • Advance education through the appropriate use of information and communications technology and to offer encouragement and advice and assistance in this regard
  • Promote other charitable purposes as the Board of Management may from time to time determine

To further these aims, Naace

  • Advises national and local bodies on matters relating to information and communications technology in education
  • Is involved in the development and evolution of national strategies for information and communications technology in schools and colleges and provides a forum for consultation on all matters relating to information and communications technology in education
  • Advises organisations concerned with the production of computer hardware, software and learning resources in support of information and communications technology in education
  • Provides information, support and professional development to those involved in any way in the use of information and communications technology in education

What is the Naacemark?

The Naacemark has been developed by Naace, in association with Becta.  It is an award which recognises a school's success in developing and implementing a strategic approach to ICT.  It provides a framework for using ICT to enhance teaching and learning and provides opportunities for the school community to develop ICT capability.  Working towards and gaining the Naacemark enables schools to move forward with the knowledge that they are implementing recognised good practice. 

Go to:

  • Naacemark Assessment Forms This area of the website contains the assessment sheets that schools must complete and show evidence that they meet each of the criterion in order to achieve the Naacemark
  • Naacemark Accredited Schools in Salford This area of the website contains a list of Salford Primary Schools that have achieved the Naacemark.
  • The move from the Naacemark to the ICT Mark This area of the website contains information and guidance about the  changes to the Naacemark mark as it is replaced by the ICT Mark.