Summer Term 2014 Edition Summer Term 2014 Edition | Page 2

In this issue...
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Inspecting e-safety in
schools

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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
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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