The school is forcing us to pay 1200 GBP or a monthly subscription for locked-down devices.
Charging students extra for "admin-locked" devices when families already pay 50K GBP/year.
The mandated devices are admin-locked. Students cannot install apps (Microsoft Store only) on hardware they OWN.
The "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy is being abolished. Secondary devices are strictly forbidden.
"We are already paying 50K a year. Being forced to buy a locked-down laptop that we have no control over is insulting. This is more about control than education."
— Student, 2nd year
"The BYOD policy worked perfectly. Restricting students to a single, expensive device that restricts their ability to explore software is a step backwards for a 'modern' school."
— Parent, judde house
On the behalf of Macbook users, swapping to windows in the 6th form will ruin productivity and work. Having to adjust to a new work system while managing stressful preps and deadlines may decrease peoples grades especially considering the long adjustment period that comes with switching to a different operating system.
Read full post →Statement from the ITD: We are grateful for the considered engagement we have received. After reflecting carefully on the points raised, we have decided the school managed laptops will not be compulsory for boys entering the sixth form this year. Instead the scheme will operation on an optional, opt-in basis. Pupils may therefore continue to use their own devices or choose to participate in the School-managed program.
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