1:1 iPad Program Parent Handbook

1:1 iPads Program Parent Handbook Peponi House Preparatory School

Welcome note Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the Peponi House 1:1 iPad Programme. We are delighted to embark on this exciting journey with you and your child as we embrace purposeful and innovative digital learning.

At Peponi House, we recognise that technology is not just a toolit is a powerful enabler of creativity, collaboration, and deeper thinking. Through the 1:1 iPad Programme, we aim to equip every learner with the digital skills and responsible habits needed to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

This handbook has been designed to clarify how the programme works, what is expected of pupils and families, and how we can work in partnership to foster a safe, balanced, and meaningful learning experience.

We are confident that, together, we will nurture confident, ethical, and techsavvy learners who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Warm regards, The Peponi House Digital Learning & Innovation Team.

Purpose of the iPad Programme The Peponi House 1:1 iPad Programme is designed to integrate digital learning into the core of our educational experience. By giving each pupil access to a dedicated device, we aim to: Enhance engagement through interactive and learner-centred learning.

Provide opportunities for creative expression using multimedia tools.

Enable access to differentiated and inclusive resources.

Equip pupils with digital skills necessary for secondary education and beyond.

Promote safe and ethical use of technology as part of character formation.

Partnership with Parents Your role as a parent or guardian is critical to ensuring the success of this initiative. The school provides structured use during lessons and filtered access, but we rely on your support to:

01 Monitoring

02 Conversations

Monitor how and when the device is used at home.

Have regular conversations with your child about online conduct.

03 Modeling

04 Responsibility

Model healthy digital habits (e.g., tech-free family times).

05 Communication Notify the school of any concerns related to device use, wellbeing, or safety.

Encourage responsibility by ensuring your child charges and handles the device with care.

Digital Citizenship Student Profile At Peponi House, we believe that nurturing responsible, respectful, and informed digital citizens is as important as developing academic excellence.

Our Digital Citizenship Profile outlines the core attributes we seek to instil in every learner as part of our 1:1 iPad Programme and wider digital learning strategy.

Engaged

Inclusive

Alert

Informed

Balanced

Digital Citizens

Together with parents and teachers, we are shaping digitally literate, ethically grounded, and socially responsible

learners prepared to navigate an increasingly connected world with confidence and care.

Students are expected to: Shared Spaces

Family Time

Use the iPad in shared, visible spaces at home.

Avoid using the device during family meals, bedtime, or unsupervised locations.

Approved Apps

Purposeful Use

Use only school-approved apps and platforms.

Avoid gaming, streaming, or browsing unrelated to learning without parent permission.

Digital Downtime Follow the school’s digital downtime from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (adjustable upon request if needed).

Digital Health & Wellbeing To foster a healthy relationship with technology, we encourage the following:

Device Handling Expectations at School The following protocols are in place: Device Readiness Restart the devices daily to ensure all updates are captured.

Devices must be brought to school fully charged each day.

Supervised Use iPads must only be used under teacher supervision.

Break Protocols No iPads are allowed during breaks, lunch, or on the playground unless authorised.

Activity & Sports Restrictions

Devices are not permitted during PE, swimming, or outdoor fixtures.

For regular day matches, iPads should remain in bags, which will be locked on the bus and accessed only after the match under the supervision of your coaches.

Trip & Storage Expectations On academic trips, device use is controlled by the teacher and limited to learning tasks.

Devices must be securely stored in lockers when not in use.

In Case of Loss, Damage, or Misuse

STEP 1 Incident Reporting

STEP 2 Device Tracking

Pupils must report any damage or loss immediately to a teacher or the IT office.

Devices are tracked through the school’s Mobile Device Management (MDM) system.

STEP 3

STEP 4

Parent Notification

Privilege Review

If a device cannot be located, parents will be informed, and an incident report completed.

Repeated incidents may result in a review of privileges or further guidance sessions for responsible device use.

School Support & Communication We provide multiple avenues for assistance: 1. Parent orientation sessions at the start of the academic year At the beginning of each academic year, parents are invited to attend orientation sessions introducing the iPads Programme and the school’s digital learning expectations.

These sessions provide a platform for understanding device use, policies, and ways to support learning at home.

2. Termly learning showcases highlighting digital work.

Each term, students share selected pieces of their digital learning during our showcases, giving parents insight into classroom innovation and creativity. These events celebrate progress and strengthen the home–school learning partnership.

3. IT Helpdesk support via: IThelpdesk@peponihouse.sc.ke Parents and students can access technical assistance by contacting the IT Helpdesk at IThelpdesk@peponihouse.sc.ke. Our team is available to help resolve device, app, or connectivity issues promptly.

4. Access to the Digital Innovation Lead for questions on digital wellbeing or academic integration The Digital Innovation Lead is available to discuss concerns or questions related to student device use, wellbeing, and digital tools for learning. Parents are encouraged to reach out for advice, feedback, or support at any time.

5. Updates shared regularly via newsletters and the school digital platforms Families receive routine updates through newsletters and digital platforms to stay informed on iPad use, learning trends, and new resources. This ensures clear communication and transparency as the programme evolves.

Program Supporting documents Peponi Schools Acceptable Use Policy Peponi House Digital Citizenship Student Profile Peponi House AI Policy(coming soon )

Final Note The 1:1 iPads Program is more than just device distribution - it is an intentional, values-driven approach to nurturing students who are confident, balanced, digitally literate, and resilient in a technology-rich world.

Together, as partners, we empower our learners to thrive.