Marlborough Science Academy
Year 7 Chromebook Scheme 2026
Parent & Carer  Quick Guide

Key Dates

Order Opens: 1 April 2026
Order Deadline: 30 June 2026
First Payment Date: 14 September 2026

A Device for Every Learner

Our 1:1 Mobile Learning Scheme ensures every student has access to a Chromebook for use in school and at home, supporting high-quality teaching, digital skills, and equal access to learning.

The Device

ASUS Chromebook CZ1104FM4A
- 11.6” HD touchscreen (Gorilla Glass)
- MediaTek Kompanio processor
- 8GB RAM / 64GB storage
- Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth
- Dual cameras
- Lightweight and durable design

What’s Included

- 5-year warranty (pickup & return)
- 5-year accidental damage cover (up to 5 claims)
- Theft cover
- Protective sleeve

Why Contribute?

Parent contributions help provide devices for all students, maintain systems, and ensure affordability and equality across the school.

How to Order

1. Visit: https://www.cpu.co.uk/CINT/mobilelearning/selectSchool.asp

2. Enter code: MarlboroughASUS26/7/8/9

3. Choose device & payment plan
4. Set up Direct Debit
5. Complete order by 30^th June 2026

Payment Options

Flexible plans available (1, 12, 24, or 36 months).
Example pricing starts from approx. £19.99/month.

What Happens Next?

Devices are delivered to school, configured, labelled, and distributed in September.

Repairs & Support

Damage/Warranty: https://eu-rma.asus.com/uk
Theft: Genie Portal
Repairs typically take 5–7 working days.
You must be available for collection/return.

Support

Supplier: Albion Computers
Contact: Jo Dowd
Email: j.dowd@albion.co.uk

A device for every learner

At Marlborough Science Academy, we believe that access to the right technology is essential for modern learning. Our Mobile Learning 1:1 Scheme ensures that every student has their own personal device to support learning in school and at home.

This scheme is designed to:

• Support high-quality teaching and learning
• Develop digital skills for the future
• Create equal access to resources for all students
• Encourage independence, organisation and creativity

A personal device is no longer an optional extra — it is a key part of how students learn, collaborate and prepare for further education and employment.

Why we selected this device

For this scheme, we have chosen the ASUS CZ1104FM4A device because it is specifically designed for education

Specification:

• Display: 11.6- inch HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 Touch Screen with Corning Gorilla® Glass
• Processor: MediaTek™ Kompanio 540
• Memory: 8GB LPDDR5X on board
• Storage: 64GB eMMC
• Camera: 720p FHD camera with privacy shutter & 5.0M World Facing Camera
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card
• Protection: 5 Years International PUR Includes:
  • Warranty service level UPLIFT - 5 Year Pickup & Return
  • 5 Year Accidental Damage Prtection (ADP)
  • 5 Claims Ttal - no restriction on parts T
• Cover: The Grey Sleeve AS1200 with quick-access front pocket

Built for learning

• Fast start-up and long battery life for a full school day
• Seamless integration with cloud learning platforms
• Lightweight and easy to carry between lessons
• Supports collaboration and digital coursework (Google Classroom/Workspace)

Suitable for everyday school life

• Reinforced casing and spill-resistant keyboard
• Shock-absorbing design for added durability
• Designed to withstand the demands of daily student use

This device gives students a reliable tool that supports learning while being robust enough for everyday school environments.

Protection included for peace of mind

Every device in the scheme includes comprehensive cover for the full term of the contribution agreement.

Accidental Damage & Theft Cover

• Protection against accidental damage (5 years)
• Theft cover for added security (1 year or contribution term, whichever is longer)
• Fast repair or replacement to minimise disruption
• Helps ensure students are not without a device

Extended Breakdown Cover

• Covers mechanical and electrical faults
• Applies beyond the standard manufacturer warranty
• Supports long-term reliability

This protection ensures that students can focus on learning without families worrying about unexpected repair costs.

Why we ask parents to contribute

Marlborough Science Academy is committed to providing high-quality digital learning while keeping the scheme affordable and sustainable. Parent contributions help us to:

• Provide every student with their own personal device
• Maintain and support the technology infrastructure
• Include comprehensive protection cover
• Keep long-term programme costs manageable
• Ensure equality of access across the school

We have partnered with specialists in education technology delivery, to provide a secure and simple parent payment system.

Through CPU’s Genie parent engagement platform, families benefit from:

• Simple online ordering
• Secure Direct Debit contributions
• Transparent payment information
• Live access to contribution status
• Dedicated support

Our aim is to make participation straightforward while keeping the focus on student learning.

How the scheme benefits your child

A personal learning device supports students to:

• Access lesson materials instantly
• Complete homework and coursework efficiently
• Collaborate with teachers and classmates
• Develop essential digital literacy skills
• Organise their work more effectively
• Take ownership of their learning

Students can continue learning seamlessly between school and home, creating a consistent and supportive educational experience.

Supporting families

We understand that every family’s circumstances are different. The scheme has been designed to be:

• Affordable through manageable monthly contributions
• Transparent, with no hidden costs
• Supported by comprehensive protection cover
• Backed by dedicated customer support

Investing in your child’s future

The Mobile Learning 1:1 Scheme is an investment in:

• Your child’s education
• Their confidence with technology
• Their preparation for the modern world
• Equal opportunities for every student

By working together — school, families and trusted partners — we are creating a learning environment where every student can thrive.

Next steps

Equipping your child with a suitable Chromebook

All students are required to have their own ASUS Chromebook. The device comes with a 5 year warranty, 5 years of accidental damage cover (5 claims in 5 years) plus the extended battery warranty to 5 years. You also have 1 year of theft cover (or across your preferred contribution term if this is longer than 12 months), future proofing the device for manufacturing faults, battery failures and accidents.

The Genie Portal is where you sign up for the scheme, allowing you to setup your direct debits & how long you want to pay for these, for up to 3 years.

Orders need to be placed by the 30^th June, for us to place order for giving out in September when your child starts.

Once the chromebooks are received they are tested and configured, put a case with the box, with your child’s name on the box and an asset tag. Both the serial number and asset tags are recorded against your child’s name for easy tracking on the shared spreadsheet.

The supplier of the Chromebooks is Albion Computers, Jo Dowd the Account Manager for the school will be your point of contact should you have any issues with the device, all claims for theft go through the Genie Portal, and for accidental damage or warranty faults you can go via the ASUS website.  This process involves the parent/carer putting the claim on the ASUS website and arranging for the device to be ready for collection the next business day after the claim has been made (a separate claim document will be supplied) and tracking the repair on the portal.  The typical turn around time for a repair is 5-7 working days.

*please note you must be home for the collection and return, because they may charge you to come back if you are not home*

There will be a document in the box with step by step instructions on how to make your claim.

Full details on how to join the scheme, sign up for the scheme and manage contributions are available through the Genie parent portal.

 

LINK TO THE GENIE PORTAL

Parent Portal Login | CPU Mobile Learning

Portal Code:

Students Entering Year 7 in September:  MarlboroughASUS26/7/8/9

We look forward to welcoming your child into a connected, modern learning environment.

The Marlborough Science Academy

Empowering students through technology