Supporting your child with their device

Digital devices can unlock a world of learning and potential.  Technology can help to transform the way our children learn and help to equip them for the world beyond the school gates.

On this page you will find practical support and resources to help you and your child get the most from their Equipped for Learning device.

Webinars for Families

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iPad Accessibility Features

Your child's iPad has excellent accessibility features built into help them to learn and create in the ways that works best for them.  From zooming in, to turning text into speech, download this guide to find out more about what iPad can do to support your child's learning.

Read&Write

All pupils and staff in Midlothian have this amazing accessibility toolbar built into their Chromebook, courtesy of the Equipped for Learning project.

Getting Started with Read&Write

Click to download our Getting Started with Read&Write guide, packed full of helpful hints, explanations of each tool and links to more resources.

Read&Write Free for Families

Families across Midlothian are now able to download literacy support software to their own devices for free, thanks to a world-first partnership between Midlothian Council and digital software supplier, Texthelp.

Find out more about Free for Families here 

Midlothian Council Press Release