This programme supports the transformation of learning/creativity by offering opportunities for students to learn through the use of new media and contexts.

‘Sports Reports’ is not just a one day event for gifted and talented pupils but also a full programme of study for the Year 9 ICT curriculum.  The six units of work have been written for delivery to the whole Year 9 cohort in ICT lessons.  This brings new, exciting and engaging content - such as using videoconferencing, creating digital video and audio ‘podcasts’.

‘Sports Reports’ has already proven itself as an excellent event where students apply life skills – skills that the DfES are looking to develop new curriculum opportunities to enhance, as pupils prepare for the world of employment.  Although set within an ICT context, where pupils have to apply their capabilities developed throughout key stage 3, the skills supported and developed through this event are required by all subject areas.

Blended learning is a key feature of the one-day event.  Broadband connectivity is used to transform learning through the use of videoconferencing and a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to provide support and tasks for the teams.