The council, in partnership with CGI, XMA and Commsworld, delivered the devices across 330 sites in just eight months as part of its £23.5 million Connected Learning 2.0 project.
The scheme aims to transform education through digital access and support positive outcomes for all learners.
Councillor Christina Cannon, city convener for education and early years, said: “It’s been great to hear directly from our young people and staff about how valuable these devices are and how this new iteration is unlocking even more learning opportunities.
“Their impact in classrooms is clear.
“Here in Glasgow, the iPad is far more than ‘just a device’, it’s a strategic tool for equity, attainment, collaboration, creativity and professional empowerment.
“They support inclusive and personalised learning, enhance classroom engagement and equip pupils with vital digital skills for the modern workplace.”
Glasgow City Council, in partnership with CGI, XMA and Commsworld, has completed the citywide rollout of more than 61,000 of the latest A16 iPads to children, young people, and staff across its 30 learning communities. (Image: Glasgow City Council)
Glasgow City Council, in partnership with CGI, XMA and Commsworld, has completed the citywide rollout of more than 61,000 of the latest A16 iPads to children, young people, and staff across its 30 learning communities. (Image: Glasgow City Council)
Around 55,000 pupils and more than 6500 staff have benefitted from the latest A16 iPads, which have been distributed across Glasgow’s 30 learning communities.
The devices support inclusive and personalised learning and are part of a broader upgrade to the city’s educational technology infrastructure.
Alongside the new iPads, the project included full Wi-Fi coverage, upgraded internet speeds and the replacement of legacy audiovisual equipment.
Every learner from P6 to S6 now has a personal device, while pupils in P1 to P5 use shared devices.
Early years settings and all teaching staff are also included in the rollout.
The rollout marks the first major refresh of devices since the original Connected Learning project launched in 2017.
Upgrades to digital infrastructure were also a key focus.
Glasgow City Council, in partnership with CGI, XMA and Commsworld, has completed the citywide rollout of more than 61,000 of the latest A16 iPads to children, young people, and staff across its 30 learning communities. (Image: Glasgow City Council)
Glasgow City Council, in partnership with CGI, XMA and Commsworld, has completed the citywide rollout of more than 61,000 of the latest A16 iPads to children, young people, and staff across its 30 learning communities. (Image: Glasgow City Council)
We are proud to have worked with Glasgow City Council to complete the Connected Learning 2.0 upgrade of its digital education programme.
“A key part of that upgrade has been Commsworld’s delivery of even more robust, resilient and ultra-fast pure-fibre connectivity to every school in Glasgow.
“Commsworld has a significant track record of success in this field across the UK and we believe that this latest improved high-speed infrastructure in Glasgow – so critical when it comes to supporting the city-wide rollout of upgraded iPads for digital learning – will enhance yet further learning for both students and teachers in the city for years to come.”
Sustainability was central to the delivery refresh programme.
Through a reuse and recycling partnership with SKTES, the project achieved a 99.1% reuse-and-recycle rate, preventing more than one million kilograms of CO2e emissions.
Each device includes pre-installed apps such as Book Creator and Showbie, along with a full suite of accessibility features to support learners with dyslexia, additional needs or English as an additional language.
