Looking for a student laptop scheme to provide 1:1 access? We were one of the first companies to offer student laptop schemes and we are still leading the way in providing flexible schemes with the best UK support.
This isn’t a readymade package, we can tailor the laptop scheme to your school. As a manufacturer, we can build laptops or tablets specifically to match your needs, and more importantly we provide the best level of UK service and support going forward.
In addition we can also offer an all-encompassing bespoke marketing package to help sell the concept to parents.
What does a Student Laptop Scheme include?
The answer is as much or as little as you like. We can do everything from laptop repairs to helping you market the academy to parents - working with your internal team, acting as an extension rather than a replacement to your best assets....your staff.
Some features of the student laptop scheme:
- Repairs - On-site or 24 hour turnaround on return back to base repairs. We have trained many of our schools to become authorised repair centres so they can become more self reliant and provide even higher levels of service.
- Support - Ergo's UK based support desk is non automated so you can speak directly to one of our highly qualified technical team members. We also have a team of field based engineers available to support the school.
- Imaging - We can provide a full imaging service so that all machines purchased via the scheme arrive ready to connect to the school network and have the necessary software. This facility is also available to customers operating under a Microsoft Schools Agreement.
- Marketing - in conjunction with the school, we will produce brochures to send to parents and attend parents evenings to help market the scheme. Ordering of laptops can also be provided via a bespoke, secure web portal tailored to the schools corporate 'look & feel'.
- Asset Tracking - All machines that leave the Ergo building can be named and serialised for individual pupils to simplify asset tracking.
- Insurance & Warranty - Our laptops are supplied with 3 years on-site warranty as standard. This is backed up by comprehensive accidental damage and theft insurance policies.
- Training - We have devised a range of training courses for key groups such as teachers, senior managers and IT Staff that cover key aspects of running a successful scheme.
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Ergo can take care of all administration associated with the scheme, meaning that once it is up and running - there’s little or no burden on your internal support staff.
A student laptop scheme is not simply about providing a device. There are a whole set of considerations to ensure that the ultimate aim of 1:1 access can be achieved - for instance, can your infrastructure support 1000 concurrent devices on the network? Is your wireless network up to scratch? What is the warranty and maintenance process?
At Ergo, we have a highly skilled infrastructure services team that can guide you through these processes....all backed up with PRINCE2 accredited project management.
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Michelle Chappell
Michelle has years of experience advising schools about the options for running student laptop schemes. If you are interested in examples of different schemes delivered in schools similar to yours please contact Michelle for details.
“Working with Ergo we’ve found that unlike our previous suppliers we can speak to people who are experienced in supplying educational technology to schools. We are talking directly to the manufacturer, rather than a reseller. Our relationship with Ergo is beneficial.”
Peter Watters, Director of ICLT,
Claremont Fan Court School
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“Our partnership with Ergo continues to develop well – the proactive approach of the company is certainly appreciated at QMS and all order deadlines have been met. As Ergo source and then assemble their own laptops, they are far more aware of the day to day issues than our previous laptop scheme provider ever were. The laptop model chosen has been very popular with the girls and we are very pleased with how things have progressed over the last 12 months."
Stephen Bentley Bursar,
Queen Margaret's School York |
Student Laptop Scheme - Why Ergo?
- Proven track record - running highly successful schemes for a large number of independent and state schools
- Our processes and manufacturing principles are all ISO approved - meaning a reduced admin burden for your staff and the highest quality of service at all times
- No "one size fits all" approach. we work strategically with your school to understand your ICT vision to put together the right scheme for your particular circumstances.