Laptop leasing schemes - recommendations please.

[OverWorked]

Does anyone use a good scheme for leasing laptops to students?

We were contacted a few months ago by a couple of companies offering schemes where parents would be in a contract directly with the leasing company, and the school wouldn't be financially involved. I didn't do anything about it at the time.

We have a small number of SEN pupils who would benefit from having their own laptop; with assistive software, configured display, accessibility options etc. suited for their needs.

Does anyone use such a scheme? I'd be grateful for any suggestions.

[psydii]

Syscap - 020 8254 1800

If the school is paying and the laptops remain 'property' of the school then Dell's own finance team also works well.

[OverWorked]

Thanks - I'll have a look.

[e_g_r]

We looked at ABK Group plc in Stockport. 0161 482 6353, David Williams (?). Only one kid wanted one in the end.

Give them a call unless you've already spoken to them.

[psydii]

I'd look at the complex web of shell companies that exist around the ABK Group, and ask yourself "why?" before entering into a deal with them.

[GrumbleDook]

We use Syscap for our leasing. If you want more info on our scheme feel free to PM me.

[plexer]

Ergo do their own as well.

Ben

[OverWorked]

Just looked at the Ergo website for their Learn Anywhere scheme. Looks like it's what I want. I might give them a ring.