Apple and Wandsworth Council expand digital creativity programme in schools

Wandsworth Council and Apple made the announcement at the Apple Primary Schools Expo and Showcase at Battersea Arts Centre, welcoming students and teachers to a vibrant celebration of creativity and digital learning. The event marked three years of successful collaboration between Wandsworth schools and Apple and unveiled exciting news: the programme will expand for the 2025–26 academic year. 

Since the launch of the Apple Schools programme in 2022, twenty Wandsworth primary schools have benefitted from world-class technology, professional development for teachers, and innovative teaching tools such as Apple’s Everyone Can Create and Everyone Can Code. Importantly, the initiative is bringing cutting-edge digital skills and tools to many children who might not otherwise have access to such opportunities. The showcase event gave pupils the opportunity to demonstrate how they use digital tools to explore, collaborate, and express their learning across a range of subjects. 

During the event, Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, thanked Apple for agreeing to expand investment in hardware, accessibility tools, and teaching and learning support for the borough’s schools. This takes Apple’s investment since moving to Wandsworth to over £1 million. 

"This partnership continues to transform classrooms and open up opportunities for our young people," said Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council. "With Apple’s support, we’re equipping more children with digital skills that are essential for the future and creating learning environments where every child can thrive. I’m proud that Wandsworth is leading the way in inclusive and innovative education." 

The 2025–26 programme will build on existing success by continuing support for the twenty schools already involved in the initiative, offering ongoing teacher training and updated resources to ensure long-term impact. It will also introduce six new schools to the programme, each receiving a class set of iPads, comprehensive staff development, and full implementation of Apple’s Everyone Can Create and Everyone Can Code programmes. Additionally, a new focus on accessibility will strengthen support for children with special educational needs by integrating Apple’s accessibility tools into Special Educational Needs (SEN) resource bases, helping to create a more inclusive learning environment. 

The event featured interactive exhibitions from students, digital project presentations from ten primary schools, and a showcase of how schools have used Apple technology to develop confidence, communication and creativity. 

Find out more about Wandsworth’s partnership with Apple.