What proportion of the children in your school have a computer and Internet access at home? With lots of schools introducing virtual learning environments to support learning outside of the classroom, what happens to those children who don’t have the right equipment?

From the Home Access site…

‘Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home.

If you are a low income family in receipt of certain benefits you could qualify for a grant to buy a computer and/or a minimum of one years’ internet access. The programme is aimed at those that need it most and targets families that do not have access to a computer or the internet at home.’

Parents who would like to find out more should visit www.homeaccess.org.uk. Schools can help to support the scheme by visiting the partner area and requesting promotional materials. You can also download 10 handy sheets which explain the scheme in detail at Keen2Learn.