If you have purchased a new iPad, please bring it into school before setting the Apple ID. We can then help you to set up the iPad safely using family sharing and parental controls. We will also add the iPad to our school's management system so we can deploy the relevant apps and keep them updated for you.
Unfortunately, we have experienced several problems related to parents setting up iPads with Apple IDs created in China. This has prevented students from using many apps that require signing in with Google. Additionally, linking payment methods, such as Alipay, to Apple IDs has caused significant issues. We therefore require parents to create an Apple ID for their child in Thailand, ideally using the Family Sharing method and/or setting up appropriate parental controls. We also require parents to ensure that the bank account linked to the Apple ID is not based in China or connected to Alipay.
If you are reusing an existing iPad, we recommend resetting it to factory settings (see video below) before sending it into school. We will then be able to help you to set up the iPad safely using family sharing and parental controls. We will also add the iPad to our school's management system so we can deploy the relevant apps and keep them updated for you.
CLICK HERE FOR ADVICE RE SETTING UP FAMILY SHARING FOR THE FIRST TIME.
There is also a video further down which guides you through the parental controls.