8th August, 2020.
Yes: it’s Saturday.
I’ve seen another episode of The Mandalorian.
Which is a good one for Western fans, I know that … !
At any rate … ? It’s Saturday: and I suspect it’s going to be both quiet … and unpleasant.
It’s muggy …
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Do you remember the digital poverty pieces I did? Both here and for PhoenixFM?
As part of the basic research I did for Pt One? I emailed the Department of Education, to see what they were doing to help.
The Department emailed me a reply — finally — yesterday.
What they’ve told me … ? Is that …
‘… laptops and tablets will be provided for disadvantaged families, children and young adults who do not currently have access to them through another source, such as their school. Digital devices can be requested for:
care leavers.
children and young people aged 0 to 19, or young children’s families, with a social worker.
disadvantaged year 10 pupils.’
They also tell me that …
‘… internet access will be provided through 4G wireless routers for any of the following people who do not currently have it:
care leavers.
secondary school pupils with a social worker.
disadvantaged year 10.’
And that further help and guidance is available, here.
Here’s hoping that lot helps.
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