ICT
ICT is everywhere. Use of ICT is moving at such a fast pace, that people without relevant skills are being left behind. Every industry will use ICT in some capacity and employers are looking for highly trained young professionals who have relevant ICT skills.
The ICT department is housed within eight modern computer suites giving a total of 174 available machines. Other facilities include helpdesk which is a dedicated suite of 34 computers which is available at break, lunches and after-school.
At Macmillan Academy we believe that every student should have the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in ICT. Therefore, from year 8 onwards, students will complete the OCR Nationals qualification which will give students the opportunity to achieve a GCSE at the end of year 9. Should students wish to continue their education in ICT, they can opt for a single or double option in Key Stage 4 in which they will gain further qualifications and learn new disciplines within the broad context of ICT.
The department has endeavoured to improve ties with local industry to give students a real vocational experience. This is best reflected in our developing relationship with the University of Teesside who contribute to our CAVE (Cultural and Vocational Experiences) week.
Department Staff
| Name | Position |
| Mr M Stephenson | Director of ICT |
| Mr C Bede | ICT Development Manager / CMIS manager |
| Mr. A King | Head of ICT |
| Mr M Soochit | Key Stage 4 Co-ordinator |
| Mrs. T Stewart | Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator |
| Mrs. J Yates | Teacher of ICT |
| Miss C Glasgow | Teacher of ICT |
| Mr M Nicholson | Teacher of ICT / Web Development / CMIS |
Support Staff |
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| Miss L Johnson | Classroom Support |
| Mr G Seaman | ICT Manager |
| Mr C Buxton | I.T. Technician |
| Mr I Hussain | I.T. Technician |
| Mr D Robinson | I.T. Technician |
