PC World Education PC World Education has been serving the needs of the public sector and education market for over 30 years. During this time we have developed an in-depth appreciation of the challenges faced in this market and have established a successful track record in helping to make our clients’ IT budgets go further. Consequently, thousands of schools and a host of Councils, Local Authorities and Executives know their I.T. is in safe hands because they are partners of PC World Education.

Help with HomeWorks Think of a world where pupils file quietly into the classroom, sit attentively at their desks and retrieve their state-of-the-art laptops or wireless enabled PDA from their bag. When they are all up and running, the class looks up at you with expectant admiration, anticipating another session of learning and discovery… This dream scenario may sound like the ultimate in wishful thinking, but PC World Education together with the e-Learning Foundation have teamed up to make this inspirational idea one step closer to reality. How it works For years, few gained access to ICT equipment. However, the launch of the HomeWorks initiative means that pupils can have a portable learning device for as little as 50p per day. HomeWorks encourages schools and parents to sign up to one from a range of tailored packages designed to fund ICT equipment over time. It comes with warranty protection, accidental damage and theft insurance extended for the full length of the scheme. Funds can be managed by the e-Learning Foundation’s (DMS) Donation Management Service. This programme should not be perceived as ‘procurement activity’ the school is not funding the device acquisition, but through these programmes engaging with their ‘parent body’ to help fund the school’s ‘education vision’ over a period of time.

The schemes Here’s a quick summary of the various ways that you can help pupils at your school get their hands on ICT. In every case, PC World Education’s HomeWorks team can advise and project manage every aspect of each programme, working in partnership with the school.

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This is a hassle-free scheme that provides pupils with their very own laptop or PDA. There is a choice of 20 different models for them to use for the duration of their school days, and it can be as little as 50p per day.

The PC World Education HomeWorks team manages the whole process, so your school is relieved of any unwanted administration responsibility!

COMPUTERS FOR PUPILS This is a government-funded programme that allows Local Authorities & schools to take advantage of grants to buy ICT equipment through PC World Education. This means economically disadvantaged pupils can have a computer at home to help them with their education. EQUITY 1 To ensure that no child is excluded from owning a computer on financial grounds, schools can apply for a grant from the e-Learning Foundation. It can also use the Donation Management Service to minimise administration and attract Gift Aid on parental donations. Equipment can be leased or purchased from PC World Education. Student ownership may be an option at the end of the programme. EQUITY 2 With this option the school can establish its own status as a charitable trust to receive parental donations. Although this means more administration responsibility, the good news is that the school benefits from the full 28p-per-pound Gift Aid. Furthermore, if this is your school’s first Equity scheme, then you’ll be eligible to get your hands on a grant to support the launch of the scheme through the e-Learning Foundation.   INTERESTED? If your school would like further information or to get involved in a HomeWorks scheme, please call a member of the HomeWorks Team on 08701 664670, email us on homeworks@pcwb.com or call into your local store.

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