[Advisory] Online Reporting in Schools
Colin J Revell
Colin@revell.org.uk
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:04:44 -0000
Some thought for comment;
Being as I am in the process of rolling out secure online access to parents
I find it interesting that there is very little "official" information about
this that I have come across. If you search online for real time reporting
to parents or similar, you mainly get references to the letter that Ed Balls
released at BETT in Jan 2008.
Where is the official guidance of exactly what has to be done, by whom and
by when - as far as I can see there is more rumour than substance and I am
wandering, in my more cynical moments, how much of the momentum for this
change is coming from the MIS providers?
Colin
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From: secondary-admin@talk.naace.org [mailto:secondary-admin@talk.naace.org]
On Behalf Of Tony Parkin
Sent: 31 December 2009 14:22
To: advisory@talk.naace.org; secondary@talk.naace.org
Cc: Ray Tolley
Subject: RE: [Secondary] FW: [Advisory] Online Reporting in Primary Schools
Fergus
... and it may be worth a reminder to those schools exploring this journey
of the 'expectations' in this area, as currently delineated on the Becta
website.....?
Ray might even like to ask suppliers in his calls how their offerings
measure up against these requirements?
"What is online reporting?
Online reporting involves using ICT to enable parents to receive and access
information about their children's work, progress, attendance and behaviour
when and where they want, using secure, online access.
What do I have to do and when?
Secondary schools are expected to make the following information available
to parents through secure online access by September 2010:
* Attendance and behaviour (both positive and challenging)
* Progress and attainment
* Special needs
All primary schools are expected to achieve this by September 2012."
It is worth noting that not all these aspects are addressed in some of the
solutions being promoted to schools as ideal ways of meeting these
aspirations.
Also perhaps that 'real-time reporting', though clearly invaluable and
undoubtedly welcomed by parents, is NOT part of the specification?
Tony
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From: secondary-admin@talk.naace.org [secondary-admin@talk.naace.org] On
Behalf Of Ray Tolley [rjt@maximise-ict.co.uk]
Sent: 31 December 2009 12:41
To: advisory@talk.naace.org; secondary@talk.naace.org
Subject: [Secondary] FW: [Advisory] Online Reporting in Primary Schools
Hi, Fergus,
I agree with Tony up to a point, but 'reports' are always about past
experience and possibly previous teaching and learning styles. I did a
quick phone-round of some of the suppliers but unfortunately they were all
on holiday.
I have my own ideas on the benefits of on-line reporting and will
'interrogate' leading known suppliers as to how they see on-line reporting
moving in the near future. - I will report back shortly - probably next
week.
Meanwhile, I would suggest that there are three different aspects to this
issue:
1. The appropriate access to real-time reporting of progress through
activities completed using some form of assessment software like
'SmartAssess';
2. The reporting written by teachers, that can be reasonably up-to-date,
such as provided by SERCO/CMIS/Facility;
3. The formative and possibly informal reporting available through a good
e-Portfolio system.
I'm sure that there are several other competitive products - but firstly it
will depend on your present VLE provider.
PS: BETT will be a good source of advice even if coloured by some degree of
'sales pitch'.
Best Wishes,
Ray Tolley FEIDCT, NAACE Fellow, ACQI, MBILD
ICT Education Consultant
Maximise ICT Ltd
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-----Original Message-----
From: advisory-admin@talk.naace.org [mailto:advisory-admin@talk.naace.org]
On Behalf Of Fergus Reynolds
Sent: 31 December 2009 09:18
To: advisory@talk.naace.org
Subject: [Advisory] Online Reporting in Primary Schools
Colleagues,
Does anybody have any advice, hints or tips on developing online
reporting in Primary schools? I am interested in examples of good
practice and any suggestions colleagues may have to help avoid
pitfalls in getting going. I am also interested in any schools that
colleagues could recommend as examples of good practice in this area -
especially in the North West of England. Any help, comments, etc
appreciated.
I am happy to receive responses offline if colleagues prefer that. I
would be happy to collate responses if anyone would be interested in
receiving that. Thanks in anticipation.
Best wishes for a Happy new Year
Fergus Reynolds
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