Digital Learning

At The Leys, digital learning is about using technology purposefully to support excellent teaching and learning. Our aim is to help children become confident, thoughtful and responsible users of digital tools, guided by teachers who understand when technology adds real value and when another approach is better. 

We adopt a blended learning approach which allows children to develop their literacy in both the digital and analogue realms. In this way digital learning at The Leys supports strong classroom teaching rather than replacing it and sits alongside face-to-face discussion, reading, writing and practical work. We use digital tools where they help pupils organise their learning more effectively, access feedback more easily and engage more deeply with their subjects. 

Digital learning also helps to make learning more accessible. Tools such as read aloud, dictation and flexible access to resources make it easier for pupils to engage with their work. We use Microsoft 365 to support organisation, independent study, retrieval practice, collaboration and timely feedback. 

A key part of digital learning is developing digital literacy. Pupils need to know how to use technology well, but also how to question it, evaluate it and use it responsibly. To prepare pupils for university and the workplace, we place deliberate emphasis on developing strong digital skills. This includes practical competencies such as using collaborative tools, working safely and effectively online, communicating professionally, and understanding how digital workflows support productivity. These skills are taught through everyday classroom practice, ensuring pupils learn how to use technology confidently and appropriately in real contexts. 

We want pupils to become discerning users of technology with the ability to question sources, recognise the limits of digital tools, understand how their data is used and make informed choices about when to rely on technology and when not to. As artificial intelligence becomes a more visible part of education and everyday life, this critical awareness becomes increasingly important. We want pupils to understand both the opportunities and the limitations of AI, and to use it in ways that support learning rather than bypass it. Our aim is not for AI do the thinking for them, but to help them think better. 

As digital tools continue to evolve, our priority is to build a culture in which innovation is guided by educational purpose, professional judgement and the values of the School. In this way, digital learning helps prepare pupils for life beyond school while keeping education firmly centred on curiosity, relationships and intellectual growth. 

Information about our Digital Device Scheme can be found here.