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In this issue... 2 Inspecting e-safety in schools 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 More schools sign-up for A-Three support package E-safety - What you should consider Fit and Ready - ICT healthcheck Coffee Break - Wordsearch Joined-up Thinking - Schools cluster undertakes ICT Training Harness the Power: iPads in the classroom Unleash your inner ‘Digital Artist’ with the iPad Joe Basketts Education Director at Fantastict Hello and welcome... ...to the inaugural edition of the A-Three Magazine. With the new computing curriculum on the horizon and e-safety the latest buzz-word on everyone’s lips, schools are under ever increasing pressure to prove they are making full and efficient use of their ICT facilities. The pace of change has never been so fast but, with the correct professional development and support, schools can make the most of what they have and keep ahead. We believe this is why our A-Three support package is proving a popular choice; offering schools guidance from one of our dedicated, expert consultants to help them implement the new computing curriculum and plan their long-term ICT strategies. This magazine will give you just a flavour of the support we are able to offer – from tips on the best educational apps out there to advice on what Ofsted is looking for when assessing e-safety in schools. For more information on our range of training and support services visit www.fantastict.co.uk or call us on 0800 030 5241. In the meantime, happy reading.... Have you seen... Rockford’s Rock Opera Chosen by Sally Tippett - Curriculum Development Consultant at Fantastict Rockford’s Rock Opera is a beautiful audio book for children. It contains no advertising, no in app purchases and is completely child safe. Explore this wonderful story with Part One which is FREE and contains over an hour of a narrated adventure story with music, pictures, songs and videos. The story is about extinction and is a tale of hope and happiness. The App is supported by the World Wildlife Fund who said “Rockford’s Rock Opera is a thought provoking and heart warming story that not only provides wonderful, musical entertainment for all ages, but also 1 highlights environmental issues in an engaging way.” What is the story about? Far away in the Sea of Tranquillity is the Island of Infinity, home to the last one of every extinct species. Here, beneath a mystical swirling sky, live the world’s lost creatures. The creatures have a secret, but a boy called Moog and a dog called Rockford are the one ones who can deliver their message and save the world. You can find out more about Rockford’s Rock Opera, watch a trailer and discover resources for teachers on their website www.rockfordsrockopera.com To download this resource, go to www.fantastict.co.uk/a-threemagazine