“Digital devices have the potential to expand and enhance interaction in the classroom, enable more real-world activities, improve learning environments and engage students in new and exciting ways. Opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving are expanded beyond the classroom in an online environment” (Ministry of Education).

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is part of our Year 7 - 8 Programme and as of 2024 we will be extending this to include our Y5&6 students.  It is entirely optional. Students will continue to have access to school-owned devices.

The thinking behind BYOD at St Heliers School is that students who have access to an existing suitable device at home, bring their device to school to use as one of the many learning tools utilised in their classroom programme.

For your information, we have put together documentation including;

• The Rationale

• Frequently Asked Questions (including suitable devices and recommendations)

• Agreement Form that must be completed, signed and returned to the school before your child can bring their device.

BYOD Downloads

BYOD Internet Filtering

SSL Inspection Certificates required to connect to BYOD wireless.

For security and filtering purposes all devices accessed by students must have the school's SSL Certificate installed.

This needs to be installed before attempting to access any secure websites

1. SSL Filtering Certificate

Use the following links to access the correct certificate suitable for your device

Apple ipad IOS

Windows Mobile

Android

Windows Laptop/Apple MacBook

Click the Blue Download button in the centre of the page.

The SSL Certificate must then be installed on your device. 

For detailed Installation Instructions Click Here 

2. Connect to the Network

StHeliers_BYOD 

Use the classroom computer login details

 To use Windows laptops you also need to install the following

Certificate

Must be installed in a trusted root certification authority.