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We are looking for pupil-led innovative ICT projects that have made a positive impact on your school. Your entry should show the best use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources to the benefit of the school, local community, in the UK or across the world.

This new competition, for pupils aged 9 to 11 in all primary schools across the UK, is organised by the Parliamentary Information Technology Committee (PITCOM) in partnership with e-skills UK.

Prizes:

£1,000 available for the winning school from each of the English Regions and Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

In addition, £3,000, £2,000 and £1,000 will be awarded to the schools placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall.

As a pilot  we have purchased a one year licence for the use of the Iboard resources, in practice this provides us with access until 31st March 2008.

These resources are intended for use in the foundation stage and KS1 with learners supported by an adult. They are not for independent learning and there is no assessment material.  The resources can be accessed from

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