Free Laptop & Web Access
The government's made a grant of up to £528 available for
low income families with children living in England; it's
targeted at those without access to the internet.
Depending on your need you can get up to £528 to spend on
a computer (laptop, desktop, netbook and one year's web
access). Yet you cannot go anywhere, it's only retailers
that operate the scheme, though these include mainstream
providers such as Comet, Phones4u and Misco.
Who is eligible?
You need children in years 7, 8 or 9
It's for families with lower incomes. There are a
number of tests for this, generally speaking if your child
qualifies for free school meals or you receive income
support, income-based JSA, child tax credit plus an income
lower than £16,040, it's worth checking out.
While the scheme is targeted at those who either don't
have a computer or don't have web access, there are only
limited checks done on that, though it is important people
don't abuse the system.
How many people can get it?
The scheme is due to run for the next 18 months but there
is a maximum of 270,000 grants available, one per household.
There are currently no plans to extend it across the rest
of the UK.
How to apply?
Call 0333 200 1004 or check details at www.homeaccess.org.uk
Be quick as its first come first served!
Good luck!
Mr Woodall
Assistant Headteacher