Next Generation Learning Charter Schools

Important news

The Next Generation Learning Charter was launched in January 2009 and offered schools the opportunity to make a public commitment to providing better learning opportunities through the effective use of technology. Unfortunately, due to the reduction in funding announced by the government, Becta have decided to discontinue the Charter


All schools have the potential to raise standards, improve results and engage pupils with technology. We recommend that schools continue to use the self-review framework and work towards the ICT Mark accreditation.

Accreditation levels

  • Committed

    The school makes a public commitment to Next Generation Learning

  • Recognised

    The school is recognised as being well on the way to the full ICT Mark

  • Accredited

    The school is awarded the ICT Mark - the national standard for excellent use of technology across all aspects of school life

  • Excellence

    The school wins an ICT Excellence Award that shows the whole school has been transformed by their use of ICT

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