Did you know that you might be eligible for a free laptops and broadband for nearly for your family under a new government scheme called 'Home Access'? In Brighton and Hove about 5000 children might be able to benefit.

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 by visiting www.homeaccess.org.uk.

The scheme, which has been launched by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the schools secretary, Ed Balls 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. And 81 per cent of parents believed that home access had increased their involvement in their child’s learning.

Tags: Computers, Ed Balls, Home Access

Posted on March 4, 2010 in Childcare, Education.