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£300m Home Access programme to get poorer families online
The government have been piloting a scheme in Oldham and Suffolk to help low income households to get online and buy equipment. More than 2,000 families in the two areas have already been awarded Home Access grants.
The programme will work through local authorities with a pilot that began in November 2008 and continue with a full roll-out later this year. Families on income support or unemployment benefits will be able to apply for a "Home Access" grant to buy a package from accredited suppliers. The programme aims for universal home access by 2011.
The initial Home Access package includes:
• broadband for all young people between seven and 19-years-old whose families are eligible
• a free laptop or other computer with relevant software and hardware bought with a "Home Access" voucher, and
• support covering important areas such as internet safety, effective use of technology for learning and a technical support helpline.
Source:DCSF press release
The programme will work through local authorities with a pilot that began in November 2008 and continue with a full roll-out later this year. Families on income support or unemployment benefits will be able to apply for a "Home Access" grant to buy a package from accredited suppliers. The programme aims for universal home access by 2011.
The initial Home Access package includes:
• broadband for all young people between seven and 19-years-old whose families are eligible
• a free laptop or other computer with relevant software and hardware bought with a "Home Access" voucher, and
• support covering important areas such as internet safety, effective use of technology for learning and a technical support helpline.
Source:DCSF press release
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