Welcome to edge computers 1:1 portal
Raise up to £75k in funds for your school with the next device rollout.
Deploy a 1:1 device programme that pays for itself—literally.
Statistics in education today
Key Stats:
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9% of UK households with children had no laptop, desktop, or tablet during COVID lockdowns.
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12% of 11–18-year-olds (700,000 students) had no access to a computer or tablet at home (2018).
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Around 45% of families with children don’t meet a Minimum Digital Living Standard, lacking devices, broadband, or digital skills.
Impact on Students:
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Students without access:
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Miss assignments and fall behind.
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Struggle with digital skills needed for school and future jobs.
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Face higher stress, lower motivation, and greater dropout risk.
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18% of university students said lack of a laptop or tablet negatively affected their studies; 4% were severely impacted.
Digital Exclusion in THE UK
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Research shows that approximately 45% of UK households with children do not meet a Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) — meaning they lack some combination of devices, broadband, or skills to function digitally in modern life. Some had one device shared across multiple children, impairing their ability to study simultaneously theguardian.com.
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From Good Things Foundation / Ofcom / CDI data:
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15% of 8–25‑year‑olds lack access to a device with a sufficiently large screen for learning (~2.0 million youth).
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4% (~570 k) lack both a learning device and home internet access goodthingsfoundation.org.
What Does This Really Mean for Students?
| Consequence | Impact on Learning |
|---|---|
| Missed homework / assignments | Without devices or internet, students fall behind or can’t submit work |
| Loss of digital skills | Lack of early exposure limits readiness for digital-oriented education and jobs |
| Mental health, motivation & belonging | Shared or poor environments hinder focus, reduce participation, increase drop‑out risk |
| Wider inequality gaps | Remote learning exacerbates pre-existing socioeconomic, disability‑related and regional disparities |
why choose a 1:1?
For Teachers
Move beyond traditional teaching—make learning dynamic and engaging
Save valuable time on lesson planning, marking, and admin
Use audio and video feedback to deliver faster, more impactful responses
Effortlessly monitor and track student progress
For students
Boost engagement and encourage independent learning
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Personalise education to support every student
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Enable seamless access to learning—anytime, anywhere: in class, the library, or at home
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Equip students with the digital skills they need for future careers
For leaders
Create a more inclusive and flexible learning experience for every student
Stay remote-ready to maintain continuity during unexpected school closures
Support sustainability by cutting down on printed resources like worksheets and textbooks
Equal Learning Opportunities
Equal access for all learners, for all learners. A fully comprehensive programme including free of charge devices for premium students, including better learning for all students.
Student Outcomes
Give parents the opportunity to improve their children’s academic outcomes in school with a specalised, proven 1:1 programme.
The Future of Education
Give your students a head start and be one of the many schools to adopt 1:1 digital learning; preparing students ready for the future workplace.
School Fund Raising
Raise up to £75,000 from our 1:1 programme via trade-in, parental contributions and vendor promotions of up to £200 cashback per unit.
why choose edge computers?
Expert consultancy to create a sustainable, affordable programme that generates extra income for your school.
Risk-free with automated parental payment collection.
Hassle-free refurb & replacement service, plus 10% extra pool units to avoid learning disruption.
Support to effectively communicate the programme with staff, parents, and the school community.
Professional development for teachers and students to maximize impact.
IT deployment support for a smooth, hands-off device rollout.
where we get involved
Your Partner in Digital Transformation
At Edge Computers, we are dedicated to helping schools with their digital transformation.
We do this by helping schools write and implement strategic digital plans and gain access funding to achieve their vision.
Empowering UK Schools with a Successful 1:1 Device Programme
Independent consultancy, training, and procurement support to help schools implement sustainable, high-impact digital learning strategies—at no additional cost when deploying 300+ devices.
Fully Funded Digital Skills Programme for Education
Empower your school with up to £400,000 in funded digital training
supporting leaders, teachers, and staff to embed technology, drive transformation, and improve student outcomes.
Fully Funded Digital Skills Programme for Education
Empower your school with up to £400,000 in funded digital training
supporting leaders, teachers, and staff to embed technology, drive transformation, and improve student outcomes.
Fully Funded Courses Avaliable
Design your own 1-1 program, and get a quote
Choose from our complete selection of devices and tailored support to build a cost-effective, sustainable 1:1 digital learning program that fits your institution’s needs.
Queen Elizabeth's School 1:1 Digital Transformation Case Study
This collection of documents presents a comprehensive case study of Queen Elizabeth’s School’s journey in planning, implementing, and scaling a 1:1 student device programme.
It includes strategic planning, financial modelling, digital teaching practices, and implementation timelines. The materials highlight the school’s accelerated rollout, from a five-year to a three-year plan, driven by strong leadership, stakeholder feedback, and targeted staff training.
Queen Elizabeth's Timeline
This timeline outlines Queen Elizabeth’s School’s journey in developing and accelerating a 1:1 device programme for students.
It highlights key milestones from initial strategy planning in 2022 to full implementation goals by 2025.
Queen Elizabeth's Financial Model
This document outlines the financial model for Queen Elizabeth’s (QE) 1:1 student device programme, presented by Reena Pandya.
It explores various funding options for providing laptops to students, including outright purchase and school leasing.
Key Highlights:
Overview of the device programme
Comparison of funding models
Monthly leasing cost breakdown
Considerations: repairs, software, VAT, pupil premium
Lenovo ConnectEd trade-in strategy
Implementation challenges (e.g. lost devices, admin load)
Queen Elizabeth Digital strategy (1/3)
See how the Microsoft Accelerate and Demonstrate Programme has given the Queen Elizabeth’s School access to a wide range of support options in order to make significant, timely and sustainable transformational change
3 Months into a 1:1 programme (2/3)
This is the second video for Queen Elizabeth’s School capturing their move to 1:1 student devices.
The first video was about them preparing for 1:1 devices. This video captures the journey, just 3 months after they deployed the first set of devices for new Year 7 students.
Queen Elizabeth's Digital Transformation Success (3/3)
Check out this final 1:1 case study video showcasing how Queen Elizabeth’s School is leveraging Lenovo’s ConnectEd Program with Edge Computers to secure over £100,000 in cashback!
Digital Transformation at Queen Elizabeth's School – Michael Noonan
This document outlines the digital teaching and learning strategy implemented at Queen Elizabeth’s School, led by Michael Noonan.
It details the school’s use of the SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) to guide its digital transformation.
Choose the product that’s right for your school
Devices Ideal for Teachers
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Devices Ideal for Students
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Carbon Conscious Tech
For every device included in the 1:1 program, 198kg of carbon is saved.
Vendor promotion Devices
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