Windsor Park embraces digital learning with modern technology a core feature of school life and a positive addition to traditional teaching methods. With Wi-Fi connectivity across our primary and secondary campus, integrated classroom technology, online courses and resources we actively embrace the huge potential of the digital age – while remaining aware of its challenges.

iPads, used by pupils and staff throughout the school to varying degrees (see below), are our gateway to the online world, with resources available in seconds and apps that make previously specialist skills – such as coding and film-making – accessible to all.

iPads

At Windsor Park School, children in all years have access to a range of devices to help support and develop their reading, writing and numeracy skills. These include class sets of iPads and desktop computers. When appropriate, under the supervision of their teachers, children are able to engage with exciting technology that truly supports their learning.

Pupils also learn to program, writing code and building robotics from scratch, to give them an insight into the technology that underpins the digital world.

iPads Windsor Park Secondary Department

Secondary school pupils have their own iPads and these are now part of everyday school life. Be it conducting, marking and recording spelling or vocab tests within a couple of minutes; using an app to create and edit an image before recreating this using artistic media; recording information in British Sign Language or collaborating on a mind map while researching a topic and then sharing it, iPads make learning more engaging, memorable and fun. They also ensure that, regardless of learning style, every child can make sense of a topic.

In the same way as smart phones have assimilated themselves into our daily life over the past decade, iPads now slip seamlessly into every pupil’s toolkit, just like the pencil case, PE Kit and textbook. Pupils use them to organise themselves and their notes, to communicate, to study and to collaborate at home and at school. We use an online medium to host lessons documentation, homework, extension work and activities using Microsoft Teams and Seasaw.

e-Safety and support

Learning to use devices responsibly and to navigate the online world safely and effectively is a key part of our teaching.  This is reinforced by regular internet safety messages and events across the whole school - for pupils, staff and parents alike. Windsor Park also work in partnership with the British Deaf Association who work with our pupils in delivering workshops in British Sign Language to promote the safe use of digital technology. 

Children are quick to grasp the intricacies of new technology, often leaving their parents feeling ‘behind the drag curve.’ We fully support parents through the acquisition, set-up and ongoing management of their children’s iPads and have a proactive team of staff who are ready to deal with any concerns.