Show Your Progress with the NCCE Computing Quality Framework Accreditation
As you progress through the NCCE's Computing Quality Framework, certificates and awards can be achieved to indicate your progress. Below is a description of the certificates and awards that are available and how they can be achieved.
Certificate of Commitment
Schools can make a commitment to engage with the NCCE Computing Quality Framework as a means of reviewing practice and implementing actions that will improve the school's computing curriculum.
Once registered to take part in the self-review process, the school will be able to download the Certificate of Commitment to Computing on your Dashboard in the Certificates section.
Certificate of Progress
Schools can receive recognition for their commitment to developing their computing curriculum, as evidenced by their use of this Computing Quality Framework.
To receive the NCCE Certificate of Progress in Computing, the school will need to reach 50% progress within the tool. Progress is achieved when you select a level for each of the benchmarks within the tool and enter commentary related to your selection. The certificate can then be downloaded in the Certificates section on your Dashboard.
NCCE Computing Quality Mark
State-funded schools in England that are able to show exemplary practice in their computing curriculum and procedures can apply for the Computing Quality Mark.
The first step towards gaining the Computing Quality Mark involves reaching a Level 4 benchmark across all seven assessment benchmarks, and adding 100% of the evidence required. Schools are encouraged to engage with their local Computing Hub for support; for more information visit teachcomputing.org/hubs.
An application for the Computing Quality Mark can be made via the Computing Quality Framework tool. If there is evidence that a school has met the required standard, the assessor will read through evidence and application submitted within 4 weeks from the application date. If the Computing Quality Mark has been successfully achieved, the school and local Computing Hub will be notified. Where there is insufficient evidence for it to be awarded, the school will also be contacted with a request to provide additional evidence.
Successful schools receive a certificate and the right to feature this on their website.
The National Centre for Computing Education's Computing Quality Mark is active for three years, after which a school will need to be re-assessed if it wishes to retain the award.
How to Apply
Once you have reached level 4 on each dimension, entered your commentary and evidence, and reached 100% progress on the platform, you will be eligable to apply for the NCCE Computing Quality Mark, which you can do in the certificates section: