Our iPad for Learning Scheme portal is now open until 10pm on Thursday 28th July.
Click here to access the scheme
As we have discussed in our transition family meetings, students are expected to bring a device with them to school every day.
We strongly recommend that parents purchase the latest iPads, which gives them access to Google Docs and many creative apps such as iMovie, GarageBand and art apps. We believe that iPads are now the best pound-for-pound device for learning.
Working with our current Year 7s, the latest iPads have been transformational in the way that we have been able to approach learning in the classroom with every student on the same device.
We have created a great value parental contribution scheme which offers all our parents affordable access to the latest iPad with comprehensive insurance. This cost to parents is significantly cheaper than if you were to buy them from a shop (roughly 20% cheaper), and you get to spread the cost over the payment plan. After the final payment, the iPad is yours to do with as you wish. You can also purchase the iPads in one-off payment.
The other advantage of our scheme is that the iPads are managed by school and we can add apps to the devices that are needed for your child’s learning. During school time, only apps needed for school will be available. This helps us keep our students safe and distraction free whilst using devices. Out of school, any other apps can be installed by students.
In our scheme, you are able to buy an iPad with a keyboard case and trackpad, with the option to purchase an Apple Pencil which is incredibly useful for art apps and digital creation.
Option 1: iPad, comprehensive insurance, keyboard case, school apps and security. £15.50 per month
Option 2: iPad, Apple Pencil comprehensive insurance, keyboard case, school apps and security. £18 per month
Delivery will be made directly to XP Gateshead in time for the new school year and you will be contacted when your iPad is ready for collection.