Of this number 2/3 of our student population use some form of assistive technology to access the curriculum and approximately 2/3 of our students are pre intentional/early intentional learners. Following a software audit we realized that we had a well developed bank of ICT software and tools to support students engaging in academic streams. In contrast we had little; appropriate software/programs relevant to the needs of our more complex students, those working at a pre intentional/early intentional level. Our staff group had mixed abilities in relation to familiarity and use of technology. Furthermore, there was some confusion as to what constituted an ICT experience for our students and at what level students were working. Regular PD, development and implementation of student technology profiles, establishing a peer mentor /support network went some way in developing confidence and competencies in staff and student use of ICT. However, a fundamental gap existed in our whole school understanding of the steps and stages that students may move through to develop their ICT proficiencies; matching appropriate equipment and software to enable students to access different curriculum areas. 
Post Spectronics I collaborated with Occupational Therapists and developed a package that would help to identify where (on a broad continuum) students were working and build on staff and student competencies in use and application if ICT. It introduced the use of a planning tool developed from the Northern Grid, UK (Ian designed this too) that would facilitate team discussion, clarification and documentation around individual students access and technology diets. This information served to assist staff understanding of some differentiated stages our students may move through.
Polly Morgan - Glenroy Special School (Australia)

“As teacher responsible for ICT at Priory Woods School Ian worked with pupils aged from 4 to 19. He had a real understanding of the developmental needs of pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties. He worked tirelessly to devise programs and find access solutions so students of all abilities could reach their full potential. 
Ian provided training and development opportunities for colleagues at a local, regional and national level. He created Priory Woods School web site which achieved worldwide acclaim for its pupil friendly resources."
Julie Wilson - Deputy Head, Priory Woods School

“Ian has a very strong reputation in the field of using technology with pupils who have special educational needs. In particular his expertise is in supporting the communication and independence of those who have profound and multiple learning difficulties. 
He built his reputation when he developed the web site for Priory Woods School, one of the leading examples of a resource used by other schools across the UK and internationally, and went on to do great things during his time with the highly respected special needs technology company, Inclusive Technology.”
Sean o'Sullivan - Head Teacher, Frank Wise School