Digital Skills and ICT at LCE Academy are central to equipping pupils with the knowledge, confidence, and practical abilities to navigate an increasingly digital world safely and responsibly. As a SEMH setting, our approach recognises the connection between technology use, emotional well-being, and self-esteem, ensuring that learning is tailored to the individual needs of each pupil. Teaching is structured, supportive, and engaging, creating a secure environment where pupils can develop essential digital skills at their own pace.
Our curriculum places strong emphasis on the safe, responsible, and purposeful use of technology. Pupils are guided to understand online safety, digital etiquette, and the ethical use of digital resources, fostering confidence in managing both personal and academic technology tasks. Functional ICT skills are developed through practical, real-life applications, including word processing, data handling, communication tools, and digital research, supporting pupils’ independence and readiness for further study or work.
Where appropriate, pupils are supported to follow accredited pathways including Functional Skills and vocational digital qualifications, ensuring that progression is carefully matched to readiness and long-term goals. Assistive technology is integrated where needed to remove barriers to learning, enabling all pupils to fully participate and succeed. Digital Skills and ICT at LCE Academy are taught not only as an academic subject but as a vital life skill, empowering pupils to use technology confidently, creatively, and safely in all areas of life.
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LCE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Lindsey Drews, who can be contacted by email: Lindsey@lifechangingeducation.uk.
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