Reception - Year 2

1️⃣ The What

Each year group is provided with school owned shared iPads from Reception to Year 2 on a continuos provision basis
In Year 2, students are introduced to school owned shared laptops

We believe that:

Devices are and will be fundamentally embedded in our student's future
The best way of ensuring students know how to use this with purpose and safety, is by embedding best practice
Changing mindsets from gaming devices to multi-purpose devices is key to preventing misuse
Developing a sense of purpose is the first step in approaching digital citizenship

We believe that:

The iPad has shown itself to be a reliable and very user-friendly device
The iPad provides a versatility unmatched in available educational apps
There is a greater autonomy in their learning by using the built-in iPad tools
The use of a reactive touchscreen device can improve fine motor skills
Creativity is the antidote to overconsumption and Apple products have many built-in features to promote personalised creativity
Laptops provide an opportunity to learn new motor skills, device purpose and new platform opportunities

Versatility: iPads can be used for various educational purposes, from reading, creation, research and exploration
Portability: iPads are lightweight, easy to use, carry and have long battery life
Interactive Learning: Responsive touch, an expansive app ecosystem and accessories available make the iPad a great tool in promoting engagement and active participation
Balance & Purposeful Use: Learning when to use devices and when not to use devices helps instil balance at a key age

We have created the Technology Agreement to guide our student in how to effectively manage a device:

Reception - Year 2 Acceptable Usage Policy

This agreement is introduced at the start of the year by the class teacher in a Pre-Prep friendly format. Parents are asked to sign this when joining the school as part of the school's policies
The principles within this agreement are also delivered within our topic, digital wellbeing and Whole Me lessons

📜 All pupils will be expected to follow and sign (via their parents) the Acceptable Use Policy as part of the school's policies
🛡️ Device traffic is routed through our School's firewall. Where possible, inappropriate content is blocked and our safeguarding and EdTech teams alerted so educational conversations may be sort with pupils. iPad history is accessible by the School and alerted to inappropriate activity
🎓 Staff undergo continuous training in the latest digital trends and safety
🧑‍💻 School's student Tech Team and staff EdTech Team provide support to students via Google Classroom and in-person support
📲 School will repair / replace an iPad on the 1st breakage or loss. Additional breakages or loss may result in charges to parents
🔌 Year groups are provided charging trollies to ensure their device is fully charged at the beginning of each school day
✅ Checkpoints are conducted periodically and at random to ensure appropriate iPad use

📲 Pupils are not expected to continue work once the school day finishes and unless instructed by a teacher, have no need to access school accounts at home
☑️ Families are encouraged to visit our Digital Wellbeing page for advice on how to setup their children's devices at home for maximum safety and security

🛟 The school will report any additional loss or breakage to parents on the same school day
📲 School will provide sign-in to pupils at school if they require home access
🎮 Pupils will be coached via our assembly, Whole Me and topic lessons on how to use their devices with focus and purpose
☑️ School will continue to provide workshops and device support to parents who wish for it with details being made available on our Digital Wellbeing page

If you have any questions or concerns about BYOD, please feel free to contact our Director of Digital Learning.