What is it?
A �60 million, 2-year programme aimed at helping some of the most
disadvantaged secondary children improve their education and life skills
by putting a computer into the home. LAs identified as having eligible
schools and pupils in their area have been given funding to buy
equipment, as well as help and advice covering all aspects of the scheme.

How can it help?
Giving children access to computers at home has been shown to help their
education � children that do not have access can be disadvantaged.
Putting computers into the home can motivate pupils to learn, help
develop key ICT and life skills and give them the same opportunities and
experiences as their peers. But it's not just the pupil who benefits.
The whole family, school and wider community can benefit through
increased involvement of parents in their child's education and better
communication between the school and home.

Who's eligible?
Eligibility has been based on a formula to determine some of the most
disadvantaged KS3 and KS4 children throughout the country. The final
decision about which schools will be receiving the funding rests with
each individual LA in conjunction with its schools, based on the
guidance provided. Schools which are considered eligible will be
contacted by their LA.  For more information about eligibility,visit
teachernet at
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/ictis/computers_for_pupils/