New Laptop Scheme Will Benefit Families

A new scheme offering free laptop and broadband access could benefit hundreds of families with school age children across the Rother Valley. The scheme will mean thousands of children and their parents will be able to get internet access at home to boost their school work.

Trials of the programme showed that children who benefitted spent an hour more each week learning online, compared to their classmates who already had the internet at home. 

I welcome this new scheme to make sure children without the internet at home aren’t left behind. It will give children the opportunity to do coursework and research on the internet - helping children succeed in school and get the skills they need to get good jobs in the future. It will also help parents get more involved in their child’s education, develop new skills and apply for jobs online.

Families with a child in years 3 to 9 at school and eligible for free school meals can apply for the special laptop and broadband access by calling 0333 200 1004 or visiting www.homeaccess.org.uk