The Fifth Edition of this popular core text provides essential knowledge and best practice in primary ICT. It helps the reader develop their knowledge, understanding and practice of primary ICT and covers all aspects of how ICT can support learning and teaching in the core areas of the primary curriculum. This Fifth Edition is linked to the 2012 Teachers' Standards.ICT remains a central part of primary education and this text covers all aspects of ICT in primary schools. Includes interactive tasks, a self assessment section to allow trainees to better understand their level of knowledge and M level extension boxes to provide further challenge in all chapters. A revised chapter on safety now includes essential guidance on e-safety.About the Achieving QTS seriesAll the books in this successful series support trainees through their initial teacher training and guide them in the acquisition of their subject knowledge, understanding and classroom practice. All new titles within the series link to the 2012 Teachers' Standards and take into account recent changes in Initial Teacher Training.