Digital Literacy, Safeguarding and E-Safety

Nexus One is the Scholars’ Education Trust’s commitment to connectivity, equity, and opportunity for every learner. Through this transformative initiative, all students and staff across our schools are equipped with an iPad — empowering teaching and learning in ways that were never before possible.

Each iPad provides access to the full curriculum and supports learning both in lessons and at home. This ensures that every child benefits from the highest quality teaching and learning, helping them to reach their full potential.

Our aim is to ensure that every student receives equitable opportunities by addressing inequalities and promoting genuine equity in education. Nexus One ensures that all learners can access learning — whether at school or at home — enabling them to study independently, collaborate effectively, and build vital digital literacy skills.

Each iPad comes preloaded with powerful educational applications (apps) that have been carefully selected to enhance learning. Students receive live feedback in lessons, use interactive tools to deepen understanding, and access resources that strengthen knowledge retention.

Learning extends beyond the classroom, and parents play a crucial role in supporting their child’s progress. Nexus One brings classroom resources into the home, supporting families to learn together and reinforce understanding.

Importantly, Nexus One prepares our young people for the future. By using digital tools daily, students develop essential e-safety awareness and gain confidence in using technology — providing a strong foundation for further education and fulfilling, future careers.

All students from Year 1 to Year 13 have access to a 1:1 iPad.

For Years 1–6, devices remain in school for use during lessons and learning activities.

For Years 7–13, students take their iPads to and from school, using them in class, during extra-curricular activities and events, and at home to support independent and home learning.

We expect that students treat their iPad with care, as they would any other piece of school equipment. Devices are expected to be charged, stored safely, and brought to school ready for use each day. All use must comply with the school’s expectations and acceptable use policy. Failure to meet these expectations may result in restrictions or sanctions.

Yes. Handwriting and using pen and paper remain essential skills, and most subjects continue to use exercise books to record and consolidate learning.

‘Apps’ (short for applications) are digital tools or programmes used to support learning. Each child’s iPad comes preloaded with educational apps chosen by teachers to complement the curriculum. Students will not have access to the App Store.

Yes. Every iPad will be issued with a durable case. It is essential that the iPad remains in its case at all times.

If you wish to purchase your own case, it must provide the same level of protection — a rubber or silicone body with reinforced corners and a front cover to protect the screen when not in use.

All students will receive either a standard 10.2” 9th or 10th Generation Wi-Fi, 64GB iPad.

Each device includes a wide range of built-in Accessibility features designed to support diverse learning needs. One of the key principles of Nexus One is equity, and these features help remove barriers to learning for many students.

As with any electrical device, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s safety advice. Full guidance can be found on Apple’s website.

Key points include:

Handling: If the device, battery, or screen is damaged, stop using it immediately and return it to the IT Team.

Battery: Do not attempt to replace the iPad battery yourself — return it to the IT Team if it needs servicing.

Charging: Always use the supplied charger. Avoid using third-party or damaged chargers and never charge the iPad if it is wet. Keep the device in a well-ventilated area while charging.

We understand that accidents can happen. If your child’s iPad screen is damaged, please report it to the library as soon as possible. When the device is handed in, the librarian will send a Microsoft Forms incident report to parents or carers to complete. This form allows families to share how the damage occurred and confirm that they understand the repair process.

Once the form has been completed, your child’s tutor will notify them when to collect a loan iPad from the library while the original device is being repaired.

· The first accidental repair (for a standard screen break) will be covered at no cost.

· Subsequent accidental repairs will incur a £40 charge.

· More extensive or complex damage may result in a higher charge from the first break.

Once the repair and any applicable payments are complete, your child can return the loan iPad and collect their repaired device.

If your child’s iPad is lost, please report it immediately to their tutor and Head of Year. If the device still has charge, our IT Team may be able to trace its last known location and place it in Lost Mode.

If the iPad cannot be located, a replacement fee of £220 will apply. Please note that the device remains the responsibility of the student, and we ask that it is handled and stored carefully at all times.

If the iPad is stolen, the theft must be reported to the police and a crime reference number obtained. This should then be shared with the school.

Students are expected to bring their iPad to school each day, fully charged and ready for use. This is their essential learning tool.

If a student forgets their device or it is uncharged, this will result in an E1 in the first instance, followed by an E3 if it happens again within the same half-term. Students may bring their chargers to school if needed.

E-safety is a key priority within Nexus One. We teach students to be responsible, respectful, and safe digital citizens, and all devices are equipped with protective software, filters, and supervision systems while in school.

We work in partnership with families to promote the safe and appropriate use of digital devices beyond the school environment. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring that appropriate supervision, boundaries, and online filtering are in place when students use their devices at home or outside school. The school delivers an annual e-safety information evening, either in-person or online, to support families in this role. Digital literacy, parental guidance, and online safety are covered to provide consistent, age-appropriate education in this important area.