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How about a raspberry Pi instead of a pc, comes with python installed.
http://www.circuitbasics.com/how-to-write-and-run-a-python-program-on-the-raspberry-pi/
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She can learn Python on sites like HackerRank. There's a whole "Learn Python" section on HackerRank. The Python section isn't the best part of the site, but its a good way to learn a new language. The fact that your code is tested and scored for how many tests it passes is great.
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A Raspberry Pi and keep the Chromebook was also going to be my suggestion.
However, it sounds like you might be after a general desktop replacement laptop for the household? In which case last time I looked Acer generally represented the best value for cheap laptops with large screens. You could also keep an eye out on scan.co.uk for refurbs: https://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/laptops-home-office/refurbished-laptops
edit: ignore that. there don't seem to be any obvious deals on Acer 17" laptops.
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And another solution that doesn't answer your original question ...
I'd be tempted by a refurbed laptop like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-Thinkpad-X240-Core-i5-4300U-8GB-Ram-180GB-SSD-Windows-10-Webcam-Laptop-/323780985385
Otherwise, I'd have a look on the Dell outlet store at something like this
https://outlet.euro.dell.com/Online/SecondaryInventorySearch.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdfh1&l=en&s=dfh&sign=PXhcOSHtr1T4IOw%2fPR7UdQ6Y2jQU227yqLrDVD5ZzwX%2fI3%2b7%2farPqWAZ7EfrD0FHRqodDUBygag9kjwkdWK%2bi5BihaIuLsmuLpz%2bU%2f2y4t4Tvr%2bY7dadWFvVDqNt2TL3jt0oRDeOsebAGLPgoQ9mwsAk7H1p0OtW7m%2fpC%2ftjnpBX8odkAfGVBdjS68ryeSvN94iak7rGaiJjYBUwmxr%2fP9f2Imyt2geoF%2fHsUPEOi1PUuILVvtX3oqUyy8w9R9v4HKEwferZTZE%3d
They run money off deals on there pretty often on top of the outlet price.
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Looking for a pc laptop recommendation.
I’m Mac based so know nothing about PCs but my daughter (who currently has a chromebook) has just started on Python at school.
I had a look at installing it on the chromebook but it’s beyond me so looking at a reasonably priced laptop.
It’ll be used for coding but then probably a general household machine.
Budget £500 or less preferably.cheers