Many families are living in digital poverty with a lack of access to devices and the internet making online education inaccessible to those who often most need it. Digital poverty has a direct impact on children's education, leading to gaps in learning outcomes and attainment. Students without access to digital resources at home tend to struggle to keep up with their peers who have better access. Although home working during the pandemic shone a spotlight on digital poverty, in truth the issue has been around for a lot longer and the digital divide is still widening.
This is a national issue for the education sector and one we at HFL Education believe needs more focus. We are pleased to announce HFL Education will be working alongside Interm IT to help disadvantaged children in schools get better access to digital learning.
We are asking any schools, trusts, and businesses to donate to us any digital devices they no longer use, so we can refurbish them and distribute them to where they are most needed. We will wipe and secure the devices so they are ready for use at home by a disadvantaged child.
Any help you can give to either provide devices or share this initiative with contacts you may have in the schools or corporate world would be appreciated.
If you can help in any way, please email: devicesforhome@hfleducation.org
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