Apple pricing update – 25 June 2026
We have just been told that Apple have increased the cost of an iPad by £100. As such, we have had to suspend all orders via the portal for the time being. Please do not attempt to order a device.
Further details to follow when available, including the status of all existing orders.
Haslingden High School strives to provide the highest possible standard of education for all our students. We aim to prepare them for a world where digital technology is transforming social and work life at an ever-increasing pace.
We have a well-established 1:1 iPad scheme where all teaching staff and students in Years 7 – 11 can access a mobile device.
The purpose of our scheme is to:
- Ensure equality of access to the internet at school and at home
- Prepare students for working and living in a digital age
- Support self-led research and problem-solving
- Build resilience and independence
- Improve the quality of feedback, home learning and collaboration
- Provide new, engaging and innovative ways for students to learn
- Provide a more personalised learning experience, for example, to support students with special educational needs and disabilities
With the digital world developing so fast, we are extremely proud of our students’ and teachers’ innovative use of technology to enhance the teaching & learning experience all students have.
We use mobile technology for many of our key systems. This includes communication via email, Edulink One (this shows students’ timetables, homework and reports, rewards and achievements) and Showbie, where staff share resources and can provide feedback. Above all, teachers and students utilise the iPad for learning activities which provide multiple pathways to subject knowledge and understanding in new, creative, engaging and exciting ways.
Teachers use technology well to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils enjoy taking short tests online. They receive instant feedback on how well they have learned the intended curriculum. (Ofsted, 2022)
Our survey of students is very encouraging with the results overwhelmingly in support of our 1:1 scheme. More information can be found below.
Student iPad survey June 2025
More information from our student survey can be found here.
Has having an iPad made completing classwork easier? (%)
On a normal school day, how often do you use your iPad in lessons? (%)
Do you use your iPad for homework?
About our iPad learning programme
The iPad bundle includes a Skriva stylus, screen protector, licences for school apps, school technical support and 30 months Freedom Tech Advanced Repair Service (FTARS) for 30 months from receipt of the device. Freedom Tech will repair or replace a device which has been accidentally damaged or stolen. Unfortunately, FTARS does not cover loss. However, students very rarely lose iPads as we are able to remotely lock and locate them.
There are two case and keyboard options to choose from: a Deqster Prime keyboard case, or a standard rugged case.
We partner with Freedom Tech, who help manage our 1:1 device scheme. They manage direct debits and provide the Freedom Tech Advanced Repair Service (FTARS) for 30 months from the date of device receipt. They will repair or replace a device which has been accidentally damaged or stolen.
A range of payment terms are available. FTARS runs for 30 months regardless of the payment term.
There is no upfront deposit or excess payment for the first repair claim. The second claim carries an excess of £25 and the third and subsequent claim excess is £50. After 30 months, the iPad belongs to the parent at no additional cost.
The iPad must be kept in the case. Freedom Tech will not process any claims where there is evidence to the contrary. Please refer to the portal for the terms and conditions.
Bring your own device – BYOD
Parents may also allow their children to bring their own iPads to school. We welcome this but encourage parents to purchase additional insurance and a strong case. We strongly recommend that parents buy the same or a better model to run the latest generation of apps.
If you have or are buying a personal device for your child’s use in school, you can drop it off with us and we will enrol it on our network, ready for September. Please leave the iPad at Reception with your child’s name, some contact information, and the passcode for the attention of Mrs Royal. We will let you know when it is ready for collection.
You will need to download and install this list of apps we use in school.
Affordability
We recognise that making the 1:1 scheme affordable is essential to its success and we are determined that no child will miss out on the benefits where there is a genuine case of financial hardship. We ask anyone who feels they will struggle to contribute to the scheme to contact us in confidence – please email Mr Roper.
Parents may, if they wish, choose not to participate in our scheme on the understanding their children will not have a personal device to take home. We have several iPads that can be loaned and returned each day, depending on availability.
Terms of Ownership
Please read the terms and conditions on the Freedom Tech portal carefully when you sign up for the scheme. The school owns the iPad until all payments have been made. If your child leaves Haslingden High School, you must pay off the outstanding balance or return the device to us. You must keep up payments over the term of the lease.
First payment and delivery
The first direct debit payment to Freedom Tech will be taken on 25 August. If your first direct debit payment fails, the order will be cancelled, and no iPad will be shipped. We will hand out devices at the start of term, Wednesday2 September.
Longer term
During Year 9, we offer a second scheme to allow families to upgrade to a newer model. We find that, with proper care, an iPad can last for many years; however, by the end of Year 11, older iPads are showing their age and are no longer covered if broken. We ask parents to carefully review the condition of the iPad after 30 months and give serious consideration to an upgrade.
Any questions?
If you would like to ask anything about our iPad scheme, please email Mr Roper.
eSafety & iPad Acceptable Use Policy
It is vital that all participants in our iPads for Learning scheme stay safe online and respect the terms and conditions in our eSafety and iPad policy.
FTARS – for iPads up to 30 months old:
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Parental Controls using Jamf Parent
Our school iPads have a number of restrictions applied to them to keep children safe. Jamf Parent allows parents to apply optional additional controls to your children’s school-issued devices. For example, you can restrict and allow apps and set time limits.
If you want to use Jamf Parent, please follow the instructions here:
Frequently Asked Questions
The school iPad scheme costs more than just buying an iPad on its own. Why is this?
You can buy an iPad from a wide range of stores for around £310, but this does not include a case, stylus, screen protector or any insurance/repair scheme. Expect to spend around £50 for a good quality case, and around £20 for a Belkin screen protector. Insurance costs vary but expect to spend roughly £50 a year. Most insurance policies will charge an excess amount. You are also responsible for buying and downloading apps.
We believe our iPad scheme offers good value for money. The iPad arrives ready to use and enrolled on our network with school apps pre-installed. The iPad has a good-quality case and a tempered glass screen protector. We replace cracked screen protectors free of charge. The repair service covers accidental damage and theft at no additional cost, though an excess charge applies for the second and subsequent repairs. If you order an iPad from us over 30 months, the total cost is £524.08
| One payment of: | Monthly payment - 12 months | Total cost | Monthly payment - 24 months | Total cost | Monthly payment - 30 months | Total cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle 1 | iPad & stylus | £428.15 | £41.49 | £497.90 | £21.47 | £515.31 | £17.47 | £524.08 |
| Bundle 2 | iPad, stylus & keyboard | £545.08 | £46.95 | £563.45 | £24.32 | £583.79 | £19.80 | £594.07 |
Can I buy an iPad without opting into the school scheme?
Yes – parents are welcome to do so. We strongly advise buying a good quality case, such as the Otterbox Defender or Griffin Survivor and an insurance product.
Can I buy a school iPad outright, or pay over a shorter period of time?
Yes. Shorter payment terms are available including outright purchase. There is a cost-saving if you buy the iPad outright or over a shorter timescale; the iPad is eligible for repair/replacement for 30 months regardless of the payment option chosen.
What happens if my child leaves HHS whilst paying for the iPad?
You must settle any remaining balance on the iPad or return it to school. Please contact Freedom Tech for a settlement figure: 0203 857 5670. Once you have paid the balance, we will remove our restrictions and apps from the iPad.
My child is in a different year group. Can I still opt into the school iPad scheme?
Your child must be on our roll at the time they leave HHS. You may opt into the school scheme so long as you either pay for the iPad outright or opt for the 12 or 24 month payment plan.
What happens to the iPad my child has used since Year 7?
If you are upgrading your iPad and wish to keep the old one at home for personal use, we will remove our restrictions from it when new iPads are handed out and provided payments are up to date. We will contact you with information about how to request this. The repair scheme ends after the 30-month payment term comes to an end. After this, parents are responsible for making their own arrangements. Our repair partner, Valutech, can also provide competitive quotes on request through the school.
What happens when my child leaves HHS at the end of Year 11?
We will remove our restrictions from the iPad when the payment plan has been completed. We do this automatically for all former Y11 students in the month following their GCSE results.
What if I choose not to take part?
Our scheme is voluntary and whilst the very large majority of families are part of the scheme, parents can choose not to be involved if they wish. We have a number of iPads that can be borrowed and returned each day.
Any Questions?
Please complete our contact form, choosing ‘IT / iPads / apps and services’ as the message category.