FOI Request - Digital Ability

Request 101003155521

For your local authorities primary schools:           

1. What is the access to computer devices (computers, laptops, tablets) per pupil per primary school?

2. How many primary schools have a computer room? please include a list of all primary schools that do have a computer room and a list of all primary schools that do not have a computer room.

3.  How many primary schools teach basic key board schools?

4. How much time (hours) is spent on digital education per week in your local authorities primary schools?

For your local authorities secondary schools:

5. What is the access to computer devices (computers, laptops, tablets) per pupil per secondary school?

6. How many secondary schools have a computer room? please include a list of all secondary schools that do have a computer room and a list of all secondary schools that do not have a computer room

7. How many secondary schools teach basic programming?

Response 24-10-2022

1. All primary schools meet the minimum agreed ratio of one device per six pupils.  Schools can supplement this provision via devolved budgets.

2. 11 - Bishopmill, Greenwards, Hopeman, Hythehill, Lhanbryde, Linkwood, Milne’s, Mosstodloch, New Elgin, Seafield, St Gerardine’s  As there are 46 primary schools in total, there are 35 primary schools do not have a computer room. 

Note: Those schools without a dedicated computer room have laptops and ipads in their classrooms. 

3. 42 

4. Digital education is woven into all aspects of the curriculum. Amount per week will vary according to the context and skills being focused on.

5. All secondary schools meet the minimum agreed ratio of one device per four pupils.  Schools can supplement this provision via devolved budgets.

6. All eight secondary schools - Buckie High, Elgin Academy, Elgin High, Forres Academy, Keith Grammar, Lossiemouth High, Milne's High, Speyside High - have a computer room. 

7. All eight secondary schools in Moray teach basic programming.