​T E C H   f o r  T A L L I S      
Would receiving a device help your child with their remote learning? 
or
​Do you have a spare/unused computer or Laptop to donate?

To help as many students as possible have access to their school work during lock down, the PTFA have set up   T E C H    f o r   T A L L I S , a scheme linking up students with spare/unused devices within our family community.  We have also set up a PTFA Go Fund Me page in the hopes that we can increase our PTFA fund which can be utilised to not only help cover the cost of reformatting donated devices and potentially purchase more but also to ensure that projects already in the pipeline can continue once things return to some normality.

We are looking for Laptops but could potentially accept Tablets (with keyboard if possible - but OK if not).  ​

​No mobile phone devices currently please. ​

How do I register to REQUEST a Device?

​To register your interest in the scheme please send an Email to your child's form tutor.

In the subject line write:  REQUEST a Device - your child’s name then please provide the following info.

1. Your full name
2. Contact number
3. A brief description of your need for IT assistance.

Your Tutor will then liaise with the Tallis Co-ordinator and your child’s name will be added to the list.
School will allocate devices according to their priority criteria.  

​* Please note that the scheme is dependent on the number of devices available at any given time and that we may not be able to assist every request.

How do I DONATE a device?

Email:  ptfa@thomastallis.org.uk 
In the subject line write: DONATE a Device (then your Surname) then please provide the following info.

1. Your full name, contact number and Yr group
2. Please give a brief description of the Device you are donating
3. Please confirm that the *Important info when Donating Devices has been carried out.

When the device is ready, please:

• Clean with anti-bacterial wipes 
• Label it PTFA Tech For Tallis - FAO IT Dept. and include your name, contact number and any info you need to pass on to IT as unfortunately you will be unable to liaise with them directly
• Deliver the device to School Reception. - They will pass it onto IT.

* Important info when Donating Devices 
In line with standard recommendations when donating/recycling devices, the following measures MUST be carried out in order to ensure digital safeguarding and data protection for both the donor and the receiver.

• All devices MUST be cleared of all your personal files and data
• If possible, please aim to carry out a complete FACTORY RESET

There are many step by step guides available on how to safely do this eg:  https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-how-to-wipe-your-old-drive-clean.html

Once received, The School IT department are going to try and help prepare as many of the donated devices ready for use as possible but this is dependent on staff availability and current workload.  In the event that school can not assist, then the PTFA have liaised with a local IT business called IGadget SmartTech in Eltham who have kindly offered to carry out the factory reset, upgrade or installation of the new Windows 10 operating system for £50. All works carried out come with a 1 yr warranty.  

The PTFA will liaise with IGadget to arrange collection from school reception once your donation has been received and are happy to help cover the cost of refurbishment.  Therefore if anyone is happy to help us with this cost then please do head over to our Go fund Me page. 

IGadget SmartTech also have many high quality refurbished devices available for those you may be interested in purchasing a device yourselves and provide full repairs for items such as phones, computers and tablets. ​
​
IGadget SmartTech, 
71 Eltham High Street
Shan is the manager and she can be contacted on 07999 984 222   www.techsmartrepair.co.uk
* Be sure to mention Thomas Tallis PTFA

Notes about the scheme

• Thomas Tallis PTFA is co-ordinating the scheme.  
• However, The School will be responsible for collecting the names of those requesting help and the subsequent issuing of donated devices.
• The aim of the scheme is that donated devices will become part of the School/PTFA stock of and will handed out to students on a ‘Loan and return’ basis. 
• Unfortunately we are currently unable to provide technical support or troubleshooting should there be an issue with the donated device.
• However, troubleshooting with school logins etc can be provided as normal.
• The PTFA will also work with school to potentially assist with the purchase of IT devices should the number of donated devices be low.

Thank you so much in anticipation of your kindness and generosity.

​From Thomas Tallis Parent, Teacher and Friends Association    

​Angie Elder - Chair of PTFA ptfa@thomastallis.org.uk
Tom Williams - Assistant Head 
on 020 8856 0115 TWilliams@thomastallis.org.uk