The grants are not intended to provide a general subsidy for all parents involved in a project. They are specifically aimed at helping schools provide for those families who would find it hard to contribute e.g. families on benefit/working tax credits and where children qualify for Free School Meals.
Addressing the digital divide by enabling home access for all students will be key to the success of the new Secondary Learning Platform. The LA is also looking a ways in which this can be achieved.
Further information: http://www.e-learningfoundation.com/cmsfilelist.aspx?link=008ad471-aae0-4619-a0e4-cd87bdb22b8c
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