The programme
We believe personal devices enhance teaching and learning by improving access to explanations and resources, supporting remote learning, developing independent learning skills, and helping students build essential digital skills.
Digital skills are increasingly required across many careers, not just in technology roles. Denmark Road uses Microsoft 365 to help students develop transferable skills that will support them in higher education and the workplace.
We are currently consulting with parents as to how best involve our current and future students in the programme.
Yes. Students receive support through lessons and digital literacy activities. Denmark Road also provides guidance and IT support services.
Students should only use devices when instructed, keep sounds muted unless permitted, stay focused on lesson-related tasks, and communicate respectfully online. Misuse may result in sanctions.
At school, devices are for educational use only. At home, they may be used for homework, revision, research, and independent learning. Downloading unauthorised software is not permitted.
Our preference is for all students to have the same device, thus enabling teachers to plan more efficient and effective delivery. If all students have different devices we cannot be sure that a lesson which plans for annotation of images / diagrams / text online using a stylus may be delivered. Consequently, should we move to 1:1 devices our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) wifi network would not be available.
In addition a programme of managed devices enables our safeguarding security and software requirements to be implemented.
The device
Denmark Road works in partnership with Easy4u to enable students to access a touchscreen 2-in-1 device with a stylus, designed to support learning both in and out of the classroom.
We have carefully selected the Lenovo 13w Yoga Gen 3 to provide students with maximum functionality across a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities. Its versatile 2-in-1 design, combined with the integrated stylus pen, allows students to continue developing important handwriting and note-taking skills while also benefiting from digital learning tools. Students can write naturally on the screen, annotate texts and images, complete interactive tasks, and collaborate effectively in lessons. This flexibility supports a variety of learning styles and ensures students have access to a powerful, reliable device both in the classroom and at home.
Please see the Practicalities section below for further information.
A 2-in-1 device is designed for classroom use. It is typically used flat on a desk with a stylus, making teacher monitoring easier and reducing barriers between teachers and students.
The benefits of the Lenovo 2-in-1 device are outlined in 8 above.
Care of the device
Students must follow the School's ICT policies and terms of use, helping to avoid misuse and prevent costly repairs.
Each device is supplied with a protective case that must be used during transport between home and school and between lessons.
The purchase and rental costs both include a minimum of 24 months protection including
This cover may be extended to 36 or 48 months at additional cost. See section 25 for details.
The student responsible for the damage may be liable for repair costs.
It should be stored safely in its case and placed in the student's protective case in their bag during breaks or lessons where it is not needed. Devices must be taken home each day.
Students are expected to arrive with fully charged devices and styluses. Charging at school should not normally be necessary.
Teaching and Learning
No. Devices are used only where they support learning. Some lessons may not require them at all.
They can support collaboration, sharing resources, and accessing applications, but only when directed by staff.
Not entirely. While digital resources are increasingly used, some departments may continue using printed textbooks.
Denmark Road does not believe so. Handwriting remains important, and students will continue completing handwritten work using paper and stylus-based tasks.
Yes. Many homework tasks require typing. Denmark Road encourages students to learn accurate typing, although dedicated typing lessons may not form part of the curriculum.
Generally, no. Only students with approved learning support arrangements may use word processing in exams. Most assessments remain handwritten.
Wellbeing and safety
Denmark Road monitors posture, ergonomics, and screen use. The device design allows for varied methods of interaction and supports personal organisation and well-being monitoring.
Denmark Road uses safeguarding software to monitor activity, oversee communications, flag inappropriate content, and prevent unauthorised software downloads.
No. Denmark Road uses a blended-learning approach, combining technology with traditional teaching methods and regular pen-and-paper work.
Devices should remain in their protective case and inside a school bag while travelling to and from school.
Practicalities
Devices will be fully funded for students in receipt of Pupil Premium and the 16-19 Bursary.
Parents and carers can choose to either purchase or rent-to-buy a device.
Parents and carers pay the following in a one-off payment. The payment includes the cost of the device plus 24, 36 or 48 months of the managed service. This managed service includes:
| Managed Service Term | Purchase |
|---|---|
| 24 months | £ 921.20 |
| 36 months | £1,010.00 |
| 48 months | £1,098.80 |
Parents and carers pay a one-off deposit figure of 4 months rent. The deposit figures vary depending on the time period of the scheme chosen; 24, 36 or 48 months.
The rent-to-buy scheme includes the cost of the device plus 24, 36 or 48 months of the managed service. This managed service includes:
| Managed Service Term | One-off (non-refundable) Deposit | Monthly Payments | Total Cost of Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 months | £153.60 | £38.40 | £1,075.20 |
| 36 months | £112.40 | £28.10 | £1,124 |
| 48 months | £91.60 | £22.90 | £1,190.80 |
The device belongs to you at the end of the scheme.
This scheme operates as per the rent-to-buy scheme except parents and carers choose to return the device at the end of the scheme and receive their deposit back. The deposit and costs are as per the table below:
| Managed Service Term | One-off Refundable Deposit | Monthly Payments | Total Cost of Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 months | £153.60 | £38.40 | £921.60 |
| 36 months | £112.40 | £28.10 | £1,011.60 |
| 48 months | £91.60 | £22.90 | £1,099.20 |
Following consultation with parents we will agree when the device roll out will be. In future years, students entering Year 7 and new to Year 12 will receive their devices from their enrolment in September.
If you have used the purchase scheme, the device is yours.
If you have used the rent-to-buy scheme the device is yours.
If you have used the rental scheme the device and any accessories provided must be returned in good working order. Your deposit will be returned to you.
The decision between rent-to-buy and rental is made towards the end of the scheme therefore leaving both options available,
If the device is rental, the device itself should not be personalised: doing so could incur a penalty. Students should, however, ensure that their name is clearly marked on their device case, in order that it is easily identifiable. However, just as with other school equipment, they should not overly or inappropriately decorate or personalise their cases.
Any loss, theft or damage should be reported to your child’s tutor as soon as possible. The school will then assess each case individually, based on circumstances.
As is the case with other items, if a student believes their 1:1 device has been stolen at school, they should report it to Reception. Attempts will be made to recover the device in line with circumstances.
The 1:1 device scheme provides a managed service for the duration of your chosen time period; 24, 36 or 48 months, for all payment options. This includes unlimited damage and theft cover with an excess of £50 for each incident claimed.
Whilst devices are being replaced or fixed, a replacement will be provided. Students using the replacement device will be responsible for any damage incurred to it whilst it is in their possession.
At the end of your agreement, you may choose to extend your managed service for a further 12 months at a cost of £14.95 per month. This option is available regardless of the payment option or agreement term selected.
If you are on a rental agreement and plan to return your device at the end of the scheme to receive your deposit refund, you may instead choose to extend the managed service and retain the device for a further 12 months. Your device return and deposit refund would then be deferred until the end of the extension period.
Experience at other schools suggests that this is not a common problem – after all, students rarely forget to bring their mobile phones with them. Ensuring that their device is fully charged and packing it in their bag should quickly become part of their daily routine. If they do forget it, the consequences will be like those when they currently forget books or other important equipment: they will receive a sanction such as a reminder point and find it inconvenient.
