The programme will consist of:

• 1 All Staff Training Day delivered by the Nerve Centre to introduce all staff to the possibilities that exist with technology, giving departments within schools the opportunity to determine best choices and practice (Year 1). • 2 days (or 4 half days) of creative ICT/multimedia teacher training by the Nerve Centre to designated teaching staff/departments in school. • 2 days (or 4 half days) of in-class assistance to the designated departments on curriculum support (e.g. planning a shared resource) or, as they deliver projects to pupils in school. • Ongoing technical support from the Nerve Centre during the partnership • Access to the Nerve Centre equipment and resources, where possible

The Nerve Centre’s Post-Primary Partnership Programme offers five post-primary schools each year an exciting opportunity to join our two year support programme.Our post-primary programme aims to help schools increase their use of multimedia and ICT across all curricular areas.

We work strategically with senior management to ensure that support offered from the Nerve Centre has the maximum impact in your school. Working together, participating schools will have the chance to develop a creative ICT programme with training, support and guidance from our experienced staff. The Nerve Centre will guide schools to ensure that new skills gained are useful, add value to your teaching and are accessible to all, regardless of previous ICT competence.

Phase Detail Timeframe

PROGRAMME TIMESCALE

The Nerve Centre welcomes applications from primary schools within the WELB and NEELB areas. To submit your online application please go to:

Please note application forms must be completed and submitted by school principals. Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, Friday 3 May 2013.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Phase 5

All staff training day August - October 2013

2 Days ( Or 4 half days ) of creative

ICT training to designated

departments

October 2013 - March 2014

2 Days ( Or 4 half days ) of in class

support to designated

departments

October 2013 - April 2014

Evaluation/future directions for year 2 April - May 2014

One day refresher training

~Ongoing technical

support form the Nerve Centre CLC

September 2014 - June 2015

Post-Primary Partnership application form