Information Communication Technology

Westminster believes that ICT is a powerful tool to enhance learning, and to assist communication within the School. The IT Department provides basic skills training to all pupils upon their arrival. ICT is regularly used in all subjects at all levels, and this is where ICT skills are developed further.

Dedicated support staff, based in Ashburnham House, are available throughout the day to provide pupils with any help necessary, and to ensure the systems run smoothly.

The IT Department also offers a range of optional advanced computing courses. Pupils regularly compete very sucessfully in the British Informatics Olympiad.

Facilities

• A single campus-wide computer network.
• Open access computers and printer in every day and boarding house.
• A 25 machine training suite.
• Desktops, laptops and a colour laser printer in the Library.
• Desktops and laptops in Departmental areas.
• High-speed filtered Internet access from any machine.
• All pupils and teachers have a School email address.
• An extensive Intranet / Extranet used for daily notices.
• Pupils are encouraged to connect their own machines to the network.
• All boarders have network connection points in their studies.
• An extensive Wi-fi network covering most public areas.
• Digital projectors in all classrooms.
• Printers, scanners, projectors, and interactive whiteboards.
• Digital Video Cameras and editing facilities.
• A comprehensive Parents' Website.

Skills Assessment

The School is an accredited test centre for the internationally recognised European Computer Driving Licence and pupils are encouraged to participate in the scheme by sitting the tests.

Westminster recognises that ICT is a rapidly developing area, and is continuously reviewing its ICT provision to remain at the cutting edge.