Pupils at Fairley House enjoy access to up to date computing facilities and software within a networked environment that encompasses all aspects of the school.
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ICT is taught through the Key Stages incorporating Word, Specs, Photoshop, Excel, Powerpoint and many other programs.
Each pupil has access to a laptop in every lesson and technical support is on hand at all times.
The ICT Suite at Causton Street uses Apple Macs that are compatible for Windows use. It is an extremely popular facility that helps pupils in all aspects of their school life.
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Touch Typing is taught to all pupils. This is an intensive course that enables the use of keyboards more freely, thereby reducing the apprehension that might occur around writing. Pupils learn to make good use of a spellchecker.
Network, Email and Internet access
Every student has network and email accounts. The internet is carefully monitored and has a security protection system.
Intranet
All the academic departments contribute to their own intranet sites, placing suitable downloaded material, teacher created documents and external web links for use within the curriculum and in free time.