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What planned 1:1 programmes change in practice.

Evidence from schools and trusts using planned 1:1 device programmes.

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Multi-Academy TrustsLEO Academy Trust

1:1 impact report

Trust-wide digital transformation across nine primary schools.

LEO Academy Trust gave every pupil and every member of staff access to a Chromebook. The published impact report shows that 1:1 works best when devices are supported by strategy, staff confidence, parent communication and operational planning.

23% classroom efficiency increase from digital tasks 11 full-time staff equivalent capacity repurposed 400 trees saved each year through reduced printing and books

Problems solved

Equity, access and classroom confidence.

The trust wanted to remove differences between schools, give pupils reliable access to learning tools, and reduce reliance on paper-heavy workflows. The report also highlights the importance of digital leaders, teaching assistant confidence and clear parent communication.

  • 74% of pupils valued being able to look something up straight away.
  • 74% felt their Chromebook enabled more independent work.
  • 65% felt Chromebooks made completing tasks quicker.
  • 87% of KS2 children felt able to make meaningful choices in learning.
Accessibility29% used screen reader support, 27% used voice-to-text and 14% used auto-translate, showing how digital tools can support pupils beyond formal SEN categories.
WorkloadMoving activities from paper to digital tasks was calculated at 100 minutes saved per teacher per week.
Cost and paperExercise books reduced from 17 to 6 per child, with around 4 million pieces of paper saved annually.
Staff developmentNearly 75% of staff had certified digital skills, with staff satisfaction 15-20% above national benchmarks.
Secondary Schools & CollegesQueen Elizabeth's School, Barnet

Queen Elizabeth's School started with a five-year target, then accelerated the programme after strategy work, evaluation, staff feedback, parent communication and the first successful deployment.

Sep 2022Joined a 1:1 support programme with a target to be fully 1:1 by September 2027.
Nov-Dec 2022Evaluation and strategy workshops shaped the digital strategy document and programme plan.
Feb-Mar 2023A sustainable financial model was identified and communicated with parents.
Sep 2023Devices arrived and were deployed to Year 7, with further staff training arranged.
Jan 2024The school chose to accelerate the rollout to all students by May 2025, two years earlier than planned.
Feb 2025Further staff support helped the school keep building effective classroom use after deployment.

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Primary SchoolsWindmill Primary School

Primary 1:1 pilot

A practical primary school rollout built around teaching, access and support.

Windmill Primary began with a focused device pilot before expanding use across year groups. The project showed the value of planning the classroom model, device management, staff support and infrastructure before scaling further.

35 Crusader AV-supplied devices in the pilot phase Year 4 expansion after the first phase Intune provisioning and device management

What changed

Learning routines became more consistent.

The school used managed devices to support Microsoft Teams, OneNote, accessibility tools and classroom workflows. The project also highlighted the need to check wireless coverage, device charging, classroom routines and teacher confidence before wider rollout.

  • Devices were provisioned and managed through Microsoft Intune.
  • Teams and OneNote supported class materials, collaboration and feedback.
  • Immersive Reader and Dictate helped pupils access and produce work more independently.
  • Staff could reduce repeated paper handling and build more consistent digital routines.
Primary-ready planningThe pilot helped identify infrastructure, charging and classroom management needs before broader rollout.
AccessibilityBuilt-in tools supported reading, writing and confidence for pupils who needed extra help without making the support feel separate.
Teacher workflowOneNote and Teams helped organise work, resources and feedback so the devices supported teaching rather than distracting from it.
Scale carefullyThe case study shows why Crusader AV starts with strategy, evaluation, deployment and support before pushing a whole-school rollout.

What this means for schools

Devices need a programme around them.

Strategy first

The strongest programmes start with leadership aims, teaching workflows, parent communication and training.

Operational planning

Repairs, spares, deployment and reporting need to be designed before the first device is issued.

Parent communication

Schools need clear wording that explains the programme, voluntary contributions and the benefit for pupils.

Evidence over time

Case study evidence builds as usage, confidence, workload and pupil access are reviewed after launch.

Next step

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