Mumm-Ra

I have to be honest and don't think we will be in a position to set up individual pupil accounts with teachers sharing homework etc. Currently, they just log on as different year groups. Although we have a new website, ParentMail, online payments, this is still in its infancy stage.

This seller was direct from Apple and they have two more who are requesting callbacks.

This is very helpful. I am based in Essex.

Thanks for your post, Alan. I share your concerns. Although I am leading Computing, I am by no means an expert and purely a teacher who wants to improve how we use technology. Fortunately, my head and governors are supportive hence me posting on here first before a heavy investment. The coding program that we follow is Web based. We also use TimesTables Rockstars and EducationCity which are the same. The tablets are likely to be for these purposes on the whole. However, cameras, recording etc. may be required depending on the teachers' topics. They may also be used for interventions such as translation for EAL pupils. After speaking to secondary teachers, the children will be learning how to use Word, PowerPoint etc. as well as typing and a few other basic skills. Teaching staff use Office365 for emails but their classroom laptops are Windows 7. Knowing our staff, I think the set up needs to be easily managed as we only have a technician 1.5 days a week and have 600+ pupils. Sadly, our ICT suite was removed last year without any infrastructure in place. I do have the option of visiting schools and will most certainly have yearly staff training on whatever products that we invest in.

Hi Chris, The charge trolleys have been quoted at £595. Installation for two engineers is £1100. Staff training is £395 for a half day and £695 for a full day. I should add the total with support, cases etc. is £31,000 without VAT.

I contacted Apple who have given my requirements onto their sellers. First quote is £245 each but when you start adding the charging trolley, installation etc. it's about £38,000 for 90 iPads.

This was a quick quote through a supplier.

Thank you. I'll look into these.

Hi, We currently have some older generation iPads and some Amazon tablets. However, as our broadband is provided through the council, there are limitations on the Apps we can install. I have a substantial budget but am reluctant to just go for the latest iPads at £340 each when they won't be used to their full potential. It will be a set per year group and ideally with a charge/sync storage. Mostly used for coding and Internet use as we also have a set of laptops. Any advice is much appreciated!