Technology Status

Technology

 Technology
 

Vision

As a technology college Bishop Stopford aims to raise standards of achievement and the quality of learning in design and technology, science and mathematics for all its learners.

These specialist subjects contribute to whole school improvement by developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning and so share good practice across the curriculum.

The school is an active partner in a learning society with other local schools and their communities, offering opportunities for enriching and extending learning experiences. This includes sharing resources and good practice.

Technology Colleges aim to promote an educational culture which is scientific, technological, enterprising and vocational. As such we have raised the post-16 participation rate in the specialist subject areas, and provide our students with the skills needed to progress into employment, further training and higher education according to their individual abilities, aptitudes and ambitions.

 

Ethos and key characteristics

Technology Colleges develop a visible and distinctive character which reflects the specialism and is embedded in the school's culture and values. Technology Colleges will:

  • Offer a strong technological and vocational focus.
  • Make innovative use of ICT to raise standards and enhance quality of teaching and learning in design and technology, science and mathematics.
  • Take a lead role in national initiatives and competitions to enrich learning opportunities for their learners, those in partner schools and the wider community.
  • Build and extend partnerships with industry and commerce to support their technological curriculum and the management of their specialist plans.