Comenius

A Specialist Maths & Computing College

Mission Statement

Mathematics & computing colleges will raise standards of achievement and develop further interest of the specialist subjects across the whole ability range leading to whole school improvement. Mathematics and ICT will improve the quality of teaching and learning in the specialism and develop innovative approaches to the teaching and learning of the specialist subjects. They will have a mathematically rich curriculum that embraces all aspects of school life and will develop share good practice across the curriculum, particularly through considered use of ICT.

Mathematics & computing colleges will raise the post-16 participation rate in mathematics and computing related subjects through promoting the full range of courses available. Colleges will also provide young people with the skills and appropriate careers guidance needed for students to progress into employment, further training or higher education related to the specialist subjects according to their individual abilities, aptitudes and ambitions.

Mathematics & computing colleges will be active partners in a learning society with their local schools and communities. They will be the lead centre in sharing resources as well as developing and sharing good practice across the whole community. Colleges will also actively engage and work with business and industry to promote the use of mathematics and computing outside of school.

What does this mean for Nether Stowe School?

We are an inclusive school working within a rigorous four-year development plan, designed to improve standards as a whole and to raise performance and participation in mathematics and computing/ICT. We may include some objectives in computer science, as distinct from using ICT across a broad range of applications, but this is not essential.

Teaching and Learning:

• we are building on proven strengths to establish our school as a centre of excellence in mathematics and computing/ICT 

• we will be breaking new ground in the teaching and learning of mathematics and computing/ICT 

• we are using, developing and sharing best practice techniques for raising educational standards 

• we offer a wide variety of vocational and academic routes for pupils of all abilities, equipping them with relevant skills for the world of work 

• we are actively involved in initial teacher training

Enrichment:

• our provision is enhanced to offer pupils enriched opportunities 

• we get involved in national initiatives and competitions to motivate, enthuse and excite pupils 

• we introduce an enterprise and international focus to our work wherever possible

Community partnerships

• we are active partners in a learning community, working closely with our family of schools and the wider community, sharing resources with them 

• we are supported by industry and higher education

The Schools and Academies Trust works closely with aspiring and designated Mathematics and Computing Colleges through its regional and national networks and programme of seminars and conferences. This enables them to share good practice and provide advice and support.