Winstanley College celebrates receiving Computing Quality Mark
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Winstanley College has been recognised for delivering high-quality computing education to young people, developing their digital skills and preparing them for the future.
Winstanley College has achieved the national Computing Quality Mark after evaluating its computing education and demonstrating high-quality provision. The Computing Quality Mark is awarded by the National Centre for Computing Education and recognises excellence of computing education offered by a school as part of their curriculum development through the Computing Quality Framework (CQF).
Louise Tipping Principal, said:
“It has been a very successful term for Computing and IT. Just last month we achieved Silver in the Cyber First Award Scheme and so to now have been awarded the CQM is testament to the hard work and dedication of colleagues and students in the department.”
Phil Jackson, Head of IT and Computing, said:
“In this digital age we are committed to ensuring our students are at the forefront of new developments and that they have the skills to be ahead of the game when it comes to higher education and employment. We are absolutely delighted to have been recognised by achieving the CQM.”
Winstanley College completed all seven aspects of the CQF in order to receive the Computing Quality Mark, which recognises achievement in:
- Leadership and Vision
- Curriculum and Qualifications
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Staff Development
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and SEND
- Careers Education
- Impact on Outcomes
Claire Garside, senior lead facilitator at the NCCE, said:
“Congratulations to Winstanley College, on becoming an NCCE ‘Computing Quality Mark’ school! They’re among the schools leading the way to deliver high standards in computing education. The Computing Quality Mark recognises the quality of their provision to ensure all students receive the computing skills and knowledge so valuable for today and in their future careers.”
The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and supporting partners, to improve the provision of computing education in England.
