Q: Can I lend computer equipment to pupils to use at home?

A: Yes, though there are a few considerations that you need to think about:-

• Do your laptops have a local account so pupils can logon? If not your ICT support can help you with this.

• Have your parents sign an agreement for the loan of equipment: Link to a model letter

Q: Can I video conference pupils at home?

A: Yes, one method is to use Microsoft Teams via HWB - here is a video that show you how.

Q. Are there any safeguarding issues around this?

A: Yes, here is some guidance:

Q: Can I login to my staff laptop at home (iTeach Customers)?

A: Yes, iTeach have implemented a temporary solution to allow Teaching staff the ability to login to their Windows laptops from home. The user guide can be found on Google Classroom - Class code obcvmx4

Q: Can I access my teacher share work from home?

A: No. This can only be accessed from the Curric network in school.

Q: Can I get remote access from home to my school PC?

A: Unfortunately not.

Q: How can I access Hosted Sims?

A: This can be accessed using a Windows laptop or a Chromebook. Please contact your IT support partner for assistance if necessary.

Q: Why can’t I access Digigov from home?

A: This service can only be used on the council’s network and will not work from home, unless you have a corporate laptop with Direct Access set up.

Q: Can I still request iPad apps to be installed even though I’m not in school (iTeach customers)?

A: Yes. All iTeach customers benefit from mobile device management so we can push apps to your iPad providing you have an internet connection. Email support@i-teach.org.uk with the name of the iPad and app you require.