'To explain and demonstrate how BeLF does what it does – specifically with regard to our funding model.'
Presented by Ian McCAll at the Birmingham eLearning Foundation (BeLF) Conference, Feb 14th 2013
2. Lesson Objective
To explain and demonstrate how BeLF does
what it does – specifically with regard to our
funding model.
(Yes –there will be questions during the Plenary
activity to test your understanding)
3. The three key questions
• What’s going on with all this IT stuff, and am I
missing something?
• What ticks can I get in the box?
• How do I get Free Stuff?
4. What’s going on?
• Hundreds of devices will be going out to students in
September in 1:1 models. Many of the projects will
have BeLF’s support and funding model.
• Some schools are embracing the new technology. And
looking for academic gains and teaching methods more
in tune with their pupils’ expectations.
• Some of these schools, 6th forms and academies, are in
your catchment area.
5. What ticks in the box?
• (Measurable) academic gain
• Ofsted are beating you for proof of Parental
Engagement.
• This may be a wise investment of Pupil
Premium
6. So how do I get the cash to pay for the
devices?
7. The Charity loop
BeLF collects donations, mainly from the parents
of children in inclusive 1:1 schemes, and
grants these funds back to the schools.
8. So how do I get the cash to pay for the
devices?
• Define and declare your project.
• Decide on a cohort
• Talk to suppliers, each other, consortia,
academy groups, ... And then buy devices (ex
VAT).
• Initially, the money comes from; school funds,
Pupil Premium, or you can lease the devices.
• Think of funding balance (parent/school).
9. So how do I get the cash to pay for the
devices?
• Have parent events to explain to parents how
they fit in.
• Give out devices inclusively to students.
• Along with donation paperwork.
• BeLF sets up Direct Debits, collects cash etc.
Gathers the funds on a monthly cycle.
• Grants the funds back to the schools (within the
month if you need to meet leasing payments).
10. Our Donorflex System handles our Direct Debit
and Gift Aid claims, it also tracks parental
contributions and prepares the reports that
we issue to schools
Birmingham e-Learning Foundation
11. Process Stages
Record Activate
Register
Presentation Parent Payments
Agreement
Intention Process
Payment
Tracking &
Record Pledge schedule plan /
Reporting
by DD or other
13. Why won’t parents participate?
• They can’t afford it. Actually their priorities are different.
• They think computers have no place in the classroom.
• They think that schools (the State) should supply devices
free.
• Or they don’t like the school (the Government), and will do
anything they can think of to annoy you.
14. But almost all parents donate
• because we ask them to.
• because they appreciate the help and guidance.
– They’re afraid their children are being left behind.
• because they get a ‘good deal’.
• because they genuinely want to help the school
educate their children.
• This isn’t the difficult part of the model; it’s the
best part!
15. Plenary Question
Why was all this so much easier
when the Local Authority was
active and involved?
16. Plenary Activity
At 3:30 we’re giving away an iPad Mini
Everyone in this cohort gets a ticket - inclusively
We’re asking you to donate £5.00
The process is purposely slightly uncomfortable.
Notes de l'éditeur
Following a planned presentation a record is created for each parent who indicates that they are interested in pursuing the scheme. A ‘Pledge’ is created for each willing parent which is not binding at this stage but supports the administration and evaluation processes. The parent is ‘coded’ to a specific recruitment year group and linked to a ‘class/form’ reference.When the parent returns the signed ‘Regular Giving Agreement’, dependent upon the chosen method and frequency of payment, so the payment schedule is registered in donorflex.
