The Digital Schools Awards Programme is a very valuable approach to embedding digital learning in primary schools.  It fully supports and promotes the vision set out in the Government’s Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland. I am delighted to see these first set of awards being presented and the number of schools registering for the programme continuing to grow.  I encourage all primary schools in Scotland who have not yet done so, to sign up to the programme.

Today’s children need to be digitally competent which includes having an awareness of digital safety, etiquette and exposure to appropriate applications. At Kirkton of Largo, our pupils engage in high quality, rich learning experiences across the curriculum and use digital tools appropriately to support their learning. The Digital Schools Award Programme enabled us to assess and evaluate our provision in depth and confirmed digital skills were firmly embedded across the school. It also gave us the opportunity to share our work with others and plan future developments in digital technology.

The use of digital technology is embedded in our provision, pedagogy and practice.  Staff have a very positive 'can do' attitude and utilise digital technology to support children’s learning and parental engagement at all levels.  This award has given us an opportunity to evaluate our practice, identify our strengths and consider further innovations and developments with our partners.

The award recognises the hard work by staff in our school but more importantly, the opportunities for all learners to gain the digital skills needed for the 21st century.

The Digital Schools Programme is a fantastic example of how we, as an industry, are committed to supporting the next generation and ensuring that all young people acquire the skills they need to thrive in the modern digital workplace. We are proud to be part of this exciting initiative and look forward to seeing how it further enables students in Scotland to better prepare for the world of work and keep Scotland at the forefront of the current digital revolution.