Well I know I am not the only ICT teacher faced with this task. At present there is a need to extend my own personal knowledge and to then find the right solution for Hamble College. What I have learnt is every education solution is unique and should not only focus on the tool but those whom will be using it. Second, that Hamble College needs a number of successful ICT stories before a VLE will be excepted.
Currently I have spoken with professional colleagues using Moodle and Kaleidos, and I am still investigating.