'We learned that children not physically being able to be in the classroom didn't necessarily mean that they were absent. So as we move forward, we have some children absent for a period of time (because they're in hospital for surgery) but we've seen them dialling into lessons from hospital beds. Taking part, going out for break time on an iPad and still being with the friends and keeping that social side of it and children openly telling us that that impacts positively on their mental wellbeing as well. They can continue learning and they can continue socialising when normally they'd be quite isolated.'  

Neill Oldham, Headteacher - Highfurlong School

'It is about identifying a problem or a need that already exists within that department or Year Group and then looking at how a simple solution using technology can really have an impact with that problem or that issue that you've got.'

Paul Edge, Deputy Headteacher - Ribblesdale School

'Look at your devices, look at what you've got, look at how you want to use them, but look at them in terms of your curriculum - you might need to redistribute them.

Talk to your staff: When do you use these devices? How does it work? Look at the timetables. Look at who's using what and where. How can we be more effective with our use of technology? Where is it used? Who is using it? And are there any children who specifically need certain tech that we need to move around? I think that's really important and not just to leave things where they are, just because they've always been there'

Jill Wright, Headteacher - Whitefield Primary School