Belgrave St Bartholomew’s Academy
Inspiring Independent Learning with iPad
Education
67.5
hours gained per academic year
7.5
hours saved a week for teachers
By integrating iPad into everyday learning, the school has become a hub of creativity and innovation, empowering students to think bigger, aim higher, and foster greater ambition. “We talk about getting children ready for the future. I feel we now raise those aspirations through the use of technology and the way we’re innovative and creative in the classroom. I’m passionate that our children can go on to be the next prime minister or surgeon,” Barlow shared.
Students now have the independence to choose how they showcase their knowledge, whether through pictures, voice notes, or annotations – giving them true ownership of their learning. Many teachers, having witnessed this transformative impact, say they can no longer imagine returning to traditional pen-and-paper methods.
Before integrating iPad, students spent 20 minutes a day on menial tasks such as sticking and gluing lesson sheets into their books. Post-tech, this time has been redirected to maximised learning, resulting in an impressive 67.5 hours of additional learning time gained over the academic year.
The benefits of iPad extends beyond the students. Teachers have reported saving an average of 7.5 hours per week on assessment, administrative, and menial tasks. This newfound efficiency allows educators more time to plan creative and engaging lessons, improving student outcomes and supporting a better work-life balance.