iPads for Learning
About the Scheme
Over the last few years, technology has moved on leaps and bounds and profound new opportunities for education have emerged. Communication is changing, methods of learning and working are evolving, and if we want our young people to be prepared for the opportunities and challenges they will face, we at the academy must evolve too.
Children spend a lot of time at school, but the learning that takes place at home is also extremely important to their future success. New technology, such as tablet devices, gives us the ability to make learning more engaging and more effective in the classroom, and the opportunity to extend learning beyond it, out into the community. (Read more)
Join the Scheme (Incoming Year 7 September 2017)
(Please click image below for full instructions.)
iPad Payments
Payments are collected on behalf of the academy by the following organisations. If you have any problems with your direct debits, please use the following contacts:
For Year 7 – CPU on 0345 8722 156
For Years 8 to 11 – Learning Foundation on 01344 636413
Care for Your iPad
iPad Q&A for Parents (Covers damage, insurance, problems with apps)
Network Support iPad Stock Prices
Insurance Claims
The claims process depends upon which year group your child is in. There is one claims process for the Year 7 2016 students and another system for Year 8 to 11 2016 students. Please follow the correct link below:
Insurance claims process for Year 7 2016 students
Insurance claims process for Year 8 – 11 students
Frequently Used Apps
The Story So Far
Assistant Principal, Mr Simpson recently discussed the academy’s use of tablet technology alongside academy students during a Facebook Live broadcast. You can watch the video here.
