Early Years

ICT in the early years

About ICT in early years

An introduction to information and communications technology in the early years.

National strategy and policy framework

'Early Learning, Forward Thinking' (the ICT Policy Framework) and related staff development and reference materials.

ICT advice

Links to technical advice, information on health and safety issues, articles and reports on using ICT with young children.

Software

Learning and Teaching Scotland software resources, information on Clicker 4 and practitioner evaluations of educational software.

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Early Learning, Forward Thinking

The policy framework  provides details on how ICT can support the development and learning of children aged 3-5 years.