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Home Access

Access to technology at home benefits learners in a range of different ways:

  • Improving learning and achievement
  • Motivating and engaging children
  • Encouraging independence and creativity
  • Connecting learning at school and at home
  • Helping parents and carers get more involved.

The government's vision is to ensure that all pupils in state maintained education in England have the opportunity to have access to computers and internet connectivity for education at home.

The Home Access programme is providing the encouragement and funding to achieve this. Following a successful pilot in Oldham and Suffolk, the programme is being rolled out nationally, initially targeting learners in years 3 to 9 that currently lack access to computers and the internet. Find out more and get involved.

Latest news and press releases

One year on: How Home Access is benefiting families in Oldham
31 March 2010
 
One year on: How Home Access is benefiting families in Suffolk
31 March 2010
 
Second phase of provisional-approved suppliers for Home Access programme
5 February 2010
 
Bridging the digital gap: National programme to benefit families without computer access at home
13 January 2010
 
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Related publications

Download or order publications about Home Access.

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Home Access Taskforce report

July 2008

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Exploiting ICT to improve parental engagement, moving towards online reporting: Toolkit

27 August 2008

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Find out more about getting a Home Access Grant

  • Call the Home Access Grant helpline:
    0333 200 1004

    Minicom: 0121 748 1471

  • Eligible or want to support the programme? Visit the website www.homeaccess.org.uk

 

Recent evidence suggests that young people with a computer at home could get a B, rather than a D, at GCSE.

Niel McLean, Executive Director, Schools and Families, Becta
Schools Local authorities Suppliers

All schools can get involved in the national rollout of the Home Access programme. Find out about the benefits of home access, how we will be supporting you and what you can do now.

Many local authorities are already involved in providing home access to targeted groups. For national rollout, you will have the opportunity to drive home access in your local authority and we will work with you to make sure you have the right tools to do that.

The Home Access programme is an exciting opportunity for suppliers, because learners qualifying for funding will only be able to buy compliant packages from approved suppliers.

Pre-qualification applications for providing Assistive Technology Equipment Supply and Associated Services, and Learner Evaluation and Management Services are now closed.

Communities

Home Access collaboration

Read the latest updates from the Home Access team in their blog, discuss the national roll out of the programme or share your views and experiences.

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