The Empowered Learning project has issued around 39,000 iPads to learners across the City of Edinburgh Council schools. P1 to P5 will have access to a shared iPad and P6 to S6 have an individual iPad to take home every day.

By providing an iPad on a 1:1 level, we have provided fair and equal access to digital technology at home or in class whilst improving engagement, attainment and dialogue. iPads have also provided core educational applications that can improve digital literacy skills.

iPads were rolled out from December 2021 and the last iPads were issued in December 2022

Learners:

• Learners are responsible for keeping it safe. They must only use the accessories provided and they must follow the Home School Agreement.

Parents/ Carers:

• Parent/ carer responsibilities are outlined in the Home School Agreement which you must sign. We encourage you to promote the safe use of technology to your child, remind your child to charge the iPad prior to school and report any faults to the school.

Staff:

• Teaching staff will utilise the iPads to enhance learning and teaching using a range of learning tools to create a safe and secure learning environment.

Core educational Apple and Microsoft apps are available. A further 75 curricular apps are available for download. Social media and inappropriate websites/ apps have been blocked.

If the iPad is damaged, lost or stolen in school, then a teacher or senior member of staff must be contacted. If the iPad is lost or stolen at times when contact with the school cannot be achieved such as weekends or holiday periods, then you must immediately report this to the police. Please obtain the incident number for future reference.

The Home School Agreement must be signed before the iPad is issued. Schools will handle any breakages to this agreement. Consequences could include temporary or permanent removal of the iPad from you or your child’s possession.