Home Access Scheme to be revived by UK government

The government in the UK has stated that it is reviving plans for the Home Access Scheme, which will see broadband connections and free laptops rolled out to poorer families across the country.

It has been announced by the government in the UK that the Home Access Scheme is to be revived, and the scheme will see broadband connections and free laptops being rolled out to poorer households across the country to ensure that poorer kids are not at a disadvantage compared to kids from wealthier families that may already have laptops, computers, and broadband access in the home.

The government wants to bridge the gap between poorer households and wealthier households across the UK, with many making it clear that those kids that come from homes that do have access to a computer and to broadband are at a definite benefit when it comes to their education amongst other things, as it means that they can do research, get information, and complete projects more effectively than those that do not have these facilities.

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, first spoke about this scheme back in the autumn of 2008, and it appears that the focus is now on reviving the scheme. The scheme has already been launched in a couple of areas, and ultimately aims to provide internet access and laptops to around two hundred and seventy poorer households.

Reports have confirmed that students will be able to keep the free laptops that they get as part of the scheme. However, funding for broadband access will only be provided for a period of one year, after which households will have to continue funding the access themselves.

Source – IT Pro Portal