The ICT Strategy and Vision 2009 is now in final draft following review by stakeholders.

The following aims have been identified in the Children Families and Education Directorate.
ICT Vision & Strategy 2009 (Draft)

• Reducing the Impact of Poverty - narrowing the digital divide.
• Supporting Local Childrens Service Partnerships (LCSP's).
• Ensuring a positive ICT experience at school.
• Supporting personalised content.
• Extending opportunities for learning, creativity and participation.
• Supporting 14-19 reform and innovation.
• School Improvement.
• Improving Information, Advice and Guidance for school leaders.
• Efficient and effective purchasing of ICT Goods and Services.
• Improving technical support.
• E-Safety.
• Improving data security and information management.
• Developing approaches to environmental sustainability.
• Implementing strategic technologies.
• Supporting capital programmes, e.g. Building Schools for the Future (BSF); Primary Capital Programme (PCP).