Home Access BETT 2008 Ian Halpin
“For the age group, use of the internet is the most important technology in their lives – more important than television..”
“..integrating such technology into learning raises educational attainment.” (ICT testbed evaluation)
Children only spend 15% of their time at school.
Government vision Learning Platform Provides access to education Anywhere, anytime, including home “real time reporting for parents”
Government vision Devices & connectivity to access resources for ALL pupils aged 5-19 Home Access Taskforce –Personally led by Jim Knight –Currently testing Proof of Concepts –Expect announcement in Spring Help for those on lowest incomes
So the concept is… + accessible education Children at home + change of culture + access to it = more learning…
…and now real life…
Chris Davies Lambeth
Universal Home Access Lambeth e-Learning Foundation in partnership with RM plc and Lambeth Council and supported by the National e-Learning Foundation
BSF ICT Transformation Model LCLP (PFI Managed service) investment BSF Managed service investment 2015 School based learning and ICT Personalised, extended learning and ICT Development and application of Learning Platform Home Access Funds investment Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
Project Connect “Raising the game and levelling the playing field” Providing all Y9/10/11 with the IT they need to learn –A laptop for 3 years –safe (filtered) Internet access using T-Mobile (if wanted) for 2 years Inspiring effort, responsibility and taking part Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
The Deal Our Foundation will fund access to a fully wireless connected laptop for all young people in the Y9 Each young person signs up to pledges in 3 areas & agrees to work with a mentor Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
My Pledge I will Learn I will Contribute I will Participate E-Mentor Referee Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
Parents’ contributions Government funds ELF funds Other funds Financing the Deal £800 per family £400 £200 £100 School funds BSF / Council Charitable ParentPay School Fund Holder CSR Shareholders LeLF Fund Manager Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
Delivering Y9 champions The referee e-mentors Lambeth e-Learning Foundation
Something for something! Thank you for listening
What’s stopping you…? How we can help address considerations ConsiderationExample Solution Affordability & Sustainability LA or school-wide Home Learner scheme – enables you to subsidise device or connectivity costs Launch & Parental Engagement Effective launch events Project management service E-Safety SafetyNet plus filtering Experience working with police, Broadband consortia, and others on e-safety policies Insurance Beyond household and school No excess, 24 hour turn-around Ubiquitous access Mobile & desktop devices from £169 3G, ADSL, wireless connectivity …let us show you how we work with other schools & LAs
…and don’t forget to have fun!
“..integrating such technology into learning raises educational attainment.” (ICT testbed evaluation)
Lambeth e-Learning Foundation Learn & Aspire I pledge to A.Discover and develop my talents B.Learn spoken and written English, to the highest standard I can Targets A.I will set my own B.GCSE English at a grade higher than predicted by my school
Lambeth e-Learning Foundation Contribute I pledge to contribute and put something back Targets A.Pay my agreed contribution to the laptop programme B.Support a LeLF partner charity in whatever way I can
Lambeth e-Learning Foundation Engage & Take Part I pledge to Sign-up to an organised group with positive values Target Join a volunteer programme, a team, club or other group…