At Cheltenham College we use iPad technology to enable pupils to have inspiring learning experiences, while also offering the robustness, battery life, connectivity and ease of use required for school life.
The Cheltenham College iPad purchasing portal is open from 30 March 2026 until the portal closes on 19 June 2026. Full Instructions on how to purchase a device are provided on the portal which you can access using the following link: https://cheltenham.edutechstore.zone
The portal will re-open in August for late joiners. Where a device has not yet been delivered, a temporary loan iPad may be issued to ensure there is no disruption to learning.
Purchasing through the portal provides the following benefits:
- Ensures that your child’s iPad will be ready for the start of Term with all the necessary software and apps, security and safeguarding protections in place.
- Gives peace of mind with a three-year warranty and insurance covering accidental damage.
In addition, we recommend the following:
- Please ensure you have a set of labels with the pupil’s name and House (iPad, keyboard cover, Apple pencil)
- Any headphones brought to College should be iPad compatible.
Cheltenham College has a team of technicians to support pupils with their devices. Should their iPad develop a fault or suffer damage, it must be taken to IT support. If the device is sent away for repair or replacement, pupils will be issued with a loan device.
If a pupil requires additional device(s) based on an identified academic or learning need – it will need to be handed to our IT support team for software updates in order to use it on our Wi-Fi network.
Access to Cheltenham College’s Wi-Fi network and filtered internet connectivity requires the installation of our security and management software. This will be removed at the end of the pupil’s time at College. Pupils are permitted limited personal use of their iPads at appropriate times, with access to video call services at certain times of the day, allowing them to keep in contact with family and friends.
A range of authorised Apps are available to install on devices via the self-service portal. Pupils must submit a request to IT support if they wish to request any additional Apps for their device. Requests will be granted on the basis that any Apps meet our conditions of use (and any additional costs will be met by the pupil).
Pupil safety and wellbeing is our highest priority. Pupils have access to their device from 08.00 with Third, Fourth and Fifth Form pupils handing their devices in at 21.00. In an emergency or by arrangement, pupils can access devices by speaking with staff. College pupils will not have access to their phones during the school day.
Pupils will receive a full induction including an explanation on our ICT Pupil Policy. This details our expectations of pupils’ use of ICT while they are at College and is available at www.cheltenhamcollege.org/collegepolicies
If you have any queries, please contact the Director of Digital Learning and Strategy using the following email address: dodls@cheltenhamcollege.org