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Tech 4 Learners
Pupil Device Provision Programme
Key dates Ordering portal details
Ordering deadline: www.tech4learners.co.uk
10th March 2021 Username: TIBHS2021
First Direct Debit (confirming orders Password: S3cure02!
placed with Direct Debit): Distribution to pupils:
25th March 2021 Mid-April 2021At Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School we are com-
mitted to providing the best learning experiences for
our pupils, and preparing them for the wider world
outside of school. We strongly believe that this means
providing pupils with access to technology to trans- “We want to aspire for each and
form their current academic journey as well as getting
them ready for any future job roles and responsibili-
every pupil to have their own per-
ties. sonalised learning device which
they can use at home and going
We want to aspire for each and every pupil to have
their own personalised learning device which they forward will be able to use at
can use at home and going forward will be able to use
at school. Teaching and learning will never be the
school.”
same because of the pandemic with opportunities for
Ed-Tech to be used as a key game changer in the way
lessons are taught and how pupils learn both at home
and at school.
How it works
We know that for some parents, making an invest-
ment in technology isn’t always possible. There may
be situations where technology is available at home,
but it may not be suitable to bring it into school as Parents will make fixed monthly
and when we plan to use devices in our classrooms payments to purchase the device.
because of issues with security, compatibility and the
fact that it may not be a mobile device. There is also an option to pay in full if
this is preferred.
In order to provide seamless access to technology, we
have partnered with Freedom Tech to launch the
Tech 4 Learners 1:1 device programme to support our
For parents and pupils, Tech 4
parents and pupils to purchase a device which is fit Learners offers:
for purpose for school use with affordability and
pragmatic purchasing at the heart of our thinking.
The latest technology for pupils: a
personalised learning device they
can use at home and going
forward at school
About Tech 4
Enhanced learning outcomes
Learners through consistent access to
technology and powerful learning
resources
Tech 4 Learners is a 1:1 parental
contribution programme for schools Fully insured technology - each
run by financial solutions provider and device is protected in the event of
educational specialists Freedom Tech, accidental damage or theft, for 3
enabling us to give our pupils access years regardless of if you have
to technology that will greatly enhance paid up front, or overtime
their learning experience.
The ability to pay for the latest
Freedom Tech have a strong technology in manageable
background in education and partner monthly payments
with leading manufacturers and
resellers in education technology. No personal credit checks - get up
They are financially stable and wholly and running and contributing
owned by CSI Leasing, one of the
world’s largest leasing companies with The device is yours at the end of
over $1.6 billion in assets. the payment schedule at no extra
cost
Freedom Technology, 47-50 Peascod Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1DE
t: 0203 857 5600 e: info@freedomtech.co.ukThe device Payment breakdown
Payment Monthly Total
options cost Cost
12 months £56.24 £674.88
24 months £29.89 £717.36
36 months £21.10 £759.60
Terms available with no credit check
Cash option £ 640.42
Microsoft Surface Go 2
Bundle consists of: Device, Surface Pen, Microsoft Type
There’ll be no stopping pupils with Cover, UAG Protective Case, 36 Month Return to Base
Warranty, 36 Month Accidental Damage and Theft
the Surface Go 2. It’s the smallest, lightest Protection.
Surface yet, weighing just 544 grams.
Specially designed for small hands with big
ideas, this ultra versatile PC is ideal for young How to order
pupils. With a 10 hour battery life this is the
perfect device for the classroom. With the
Surface Pen they are also primed to To select and place an order for a de-
unleash the power of digital inking. vice, please visit the Tech 4 Learners
portal: www.tech4learners.co.uk - and
login with the below details.
Username: TIBHS2021
How technology helps
Password: S3cure02!
pupils learn
If you are experiencing any difficulty
The Covid-19 pandemic has clearly logging in, please contact Freedom
demonstrated the importance of IT with Tech on 0203 857 5630
regards to accessing remote learning. There is
no doubt that an individual’s experience
online will have been influenced vastly by the
standard of the device they used to access the
remote learning. Having their own learning
Key dates
device helps pupils get seamless access to
lesson resources which are designed to make
Ordering window opens:
the most of technology and have a positive 24th February 2021
impact on progress. Being competent with
Ordering deadline:
technology is becoming increasingly
important in the wider world and as a school Midnight on 10th March 2021
we want to ensure our pupils are as prepared
First direct debit payment taken:
as possible for a digital society. There have
been numerous studies that suggest more 25th March 2021
positive outcomes for pupils are achieved
Devices distributed to pupils:
when they are given frequent and consistent
access to technology. Mid-April 2021
Freedom Technology, 47-50 Peascod Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1DE
t: 0203 857 5600 e: info@freedomtech.co.ukFAQs
How long can I spread the payments When will I receive the device?
over?
The ordering window will open on the 24th
You are able to pay all upfront, or over 12, February 2021 and orders need to be placed
24 or 36 months depending on what year by 10th March 2021. Your first direct debit
group your son is in and how long he has will be collected on 25th March 2021.
left at the school e.g. a Year 10 pupil would Devices will be delivered to the school and
have a 12 months payment plan. will be handed out Mid-April 2021.
What happens at the end of the What happens if I miss a payment or can
agreement? no longer afford the device?
On your final payment the device becomes You will have to return the device; you will
yours outright. not own the device until the final payment is
made.
Will there be any credit checks?
Will my device be compatible with the
No, everyone is approved and there are no school resource and expectations?
credit checks.
Yes, the device is compatible with Microsoft
What is the excess on the insurance Office 365 which is the core suite of
policy? applications which includes Microsoft Word,
Excel, MS Teams, and One Note.
There is no excess on either the insurance
or warranty and you will receive the policy What if I my child leaves the school?
details with your device.
You must return the device to the school or
How do I make an insurance or warranty alternatively pay the outstanding payments
claim? to take ownership of the device.
You will be provided with a policy and claims Please note: If the initial direct debit fails for any
document detailing how to make a warranty reason then the order can not be carried
or insurance claim when a device is forward. Please ensure you will have sufficient funds
on the 25th March 2021 and that you double check
purchased.
the details you have given
Can my son use the device at home?
Yes, your son can use the device to further
Questions
enhance their learning and we recommend
that you set your security setting on your Wi-
Fi accordingly.
How many devices can I order? If you have any further questions, please
contact the Tech 4 Learners team.
One per pupil at the school. If you have
more than one child at the school then you t: 0203 857 5630
can order multiple devices.
e: tech4learners@freedomtech.co.ukTauheedul Islam Boys High School
1:1 Device Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions
Which device have you chosen for TIBHS pupils and why?
We have elected to equip our pupils with the following high-quality device:
Microsoft Surface Go 2, 2 in 1 device, P4, 4GB, 64GB with keyboard type cover, surface pen and rugged case
After trialling a wide range of devices, from entry level laptops to high end tablets, we feel that our chosen device has the
functionality to access the entire suite of Microsoft applications and combines all the benefits of a tablet and a traditional
laptop in a smaller, lighter size. The specification of our chosen device will ensure its longevity over a three-year period and
we are confident that it will be a popular choice with our pupils. And knowing that the device is covered with Accidental
Damage Protection Cover as well as the extended warranty for all payment options we feel will give great peace of mind to
the parents also.
Why not iPads?
TIBHS adopted the IT strategy to become a fully integrated Microsoft School and are currently a Microsoft Incubator School
with ambitions to be a showcase school in the near future. The introduction of one common Management Information
System across TIBHS in 2018 paved the way to design and introduce a school wide SharePoint site and move teachers and
pupils to a cloud-based solution using OneDrive and the Office 365 suite of applications and products.
The Microsoft range of applications is world-class and will set the pupils at TIBHS up for the world of work or university. Pupils
will leave TIBHS confident with the Office 365 suite of products, which is the elite work- place standard, globally. Pupils will
be trained in using OneDrive and develop practical working knowledge of cloud storage which will prepare them for industry
– whatever route they choose. During the pandemic, the school used a suite of Microsoft applications to deliver its remote
learning and communications, using Teams, OneNote, Forms and Sway.
Apple iPads are not fully integrated with the Microsoft operating platform and would limit the potential for use in teaching
and learning.
I have just purchased a device for my son to use at home, why should I sign up to the TIBHS scheme?
No-one has to opt in to this scheme: it is entirely voluntary. However, there are significant advantages in doing so.
This device is very likely to become an integral part of each pupil’s school equipment. As the school is continuing to reflect
on the powerful impact on EdTech and how we can change our Teaching and Learning pedagogical model, going forward
pupils maybe encouraged to use their device in class, file their notes electronically, and collaborate with their peers and
teachers.
Would you be launching this scheme if it weren’t for the Coronavirus Lockdown?
Yes, TIBHS is striving to become a showcase school and were using many of the Microsoft suite of applications prior to the
Pandemic. Over the past two years, TIBHS has made huge advancements in IT and the use of technology in school, all
facilitated by the introduction of one common IT system across all areas of TIBHS. The devices will not just be helpful, should
a period of remote learning take place again: they will also be integral to helping pupils manage resources, keep notes,
submit homework, work in class in and work independently. Our IT strategy is a long-term and carefully thought through
one.Do I have to pay monthly? No. You can choose to pay upfront if you would like. You would still benefit from the 3-year warranty and accidental damage and theft protection package, whichever option you choose. There are no credit checks and the scheme is open to all pupils from Years 7 – Year 10, with different arrangements depending on the length of time left at TIBHS. What happens if I miss a payment, find that I cannot afford the scheme or my child leaves TIBHS? You would have to return the device to TIBHS or alternatively pay the outstanding payments to take ownership of the device. You will not own the device until the final payment is made. My son has less than three years left at TIBHS but would really like to take part in the scheme – is this possible? Yes, you are still more than welcome to be part of the scheme and would get the same benefits from the package as all other year groups. You would just have less payment options available to you. What happens to the device at the end of the payment profile chosen? At the end of the term chosen you will own the device outright, subject to all payments having been met. How do I sign up to the scheme? Follow the link in the flyer to the TIBHS and Freedom Tech portal and sign up to the scheme. The portal is open until Midnight on the 10th March 2021. You will be asked to enter your direct debit details if you choose to pay monthly with your first payment being debited from your account on 25th March 2021. If opting to pay up front, your payment will be taken immediately. When will the device arrive? Once you have registered with the portal, the devices will be delivered to school and the school will arrange for the distribution of the devices. This will take place in the middle of April, earlier if they are available sooner. I am concerned that my son spends too much time in front of a screen, and I don’t want him to do more of this at school. Is this the right decision for TIBHS? The IT strategy is to enhance the learning experience not replace it – our pupils will still be equipped with all the traditional skills that TIBHS provides but also ensures that our enterprising pupils are prepared for the future. Through the adoption of Microsoft Education packages, we are working hard to ensure that the huge amount of progress made during the remote learning period is built on and developed further in the classroom. Our aim is to ensure that the use of technologies such as Class Notebook and Teams enhances the learning experience at TIBHS, encourages collaboration and creates a seamless link between school and home. Will this device help my son keep their notes in order? Yes. Whilst we continue to teach outstanding lessons in the classroom, the device and move to cloud storage will provide easy access to the online lesson and the resources used in lessons. This will be invaluable for pupils who have missed lessons, misplaced a file or their notes or left that all important homework in their locker! This is the way that university teaching and learning has developed and will prepare our pupils for higher education and independent study. Will my son be able to use their device for personal and school use? Yes. At TIBHS we firmly believe in educating our pupils to use their devices safely and sensibly through our safety and pastoral programmes. Therefore, pupils will be able to use their devices as they would at home but will be expected to adhere to school rules as normal when in lessons.
If most pupils have an identical device, how will you ensure that they don’t get mixed up? When pupils receive their devices we would encourage them to set their lock screen as a picture of themselves or something which easily identifies them should they misplace their device around school. What happens if we don’t sign up to the scheme and my son does not have access to a device in lessons and other pupils do? All of the advice and our own research all indicates that the more pupils that have access to a device, the more impact it has on learning in the classrooms – this is why we have worked hard to provide a device with such high specification at such a competitive price for parents. We would be delighted if all of our pupils opted into the scheme. However, we accept that not all parents will want to join the scheme, particularly if pupils only have a short time left with us at school. As always the school will ensure that there is no unfairness with regards to pupils achieving their maximum potential. What happens if my son damages the device or it breaks down? This is covered by the policy provided by Freedom Technology. All calls are logged via the Freedom Tech portal https://freedomtech.co.uk/help/ on logging a claim you will receive an automated ticket number and a member of the service team will contact you to arrange collection and repair of the faulty or damaged device. The helpdesk is open from Monday to Friday between 8AM and 6PM. How do I claim for warranty, accidental damage or theft? You will be provided with policy documentation detailing how to make claim. Please note that the Surface Pen and Surface Type Cover are not covered by the policy – it is for the Microsoft Surface Go 2 only. What is the excess on claims? There is no excess on the either the accidental damage, theft or warranty protection. This is a huge benefit of this scheme.
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