A Coatbridge school has been recognised for its commitment to encouraging gender inclusion in computer science by the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE).
St Augustine’s Primary has completed the national I Belong: Encouraging Girls Into Computer Science programme, demonstrating a commitment to encouraging girls into computer science and improving the gender balance within the subject.
The I Belong certificate is awarded by the NCCE, a leading body for computing education in Britain.
Francis O’Dowd, ICT teacher at St Augustine’s, said: “All the staff at St Augustine’s are really proud of the huge effort the children have put into ICT this year, particularly the support and encouragement given by all pupils, girls and boys, to make computer science more inclusive.”
St Augustine’s successfully completed all aspects of the programme to achieve the I Belong programme certificate.
The evidence-informed programme signposts to a range of activities and approaches most likely to support girls’ engagement with the subject.
Katherine Ellis, gender inclusion lead at the NCCE, said: “Congratulations to St Augustine’s on this accomplishment.
“Schools play a crucial part in addressing the gender gap in computer science education and related careers.
“This school is among others leading the way in understanding the issue and creating change at a local level.
“This certificate recognises the efforts the school has gone to, to support and empower all students, especially girls, in choosing this path.”
Established in 2018, the NCCE has been instrumental in advancing computing education across schools in Britain, providing professional development courses, resources, and guidance to enhance teaching and learning.
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