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Henry Bremridge wrote:
Not a bad idea but a little flawed.....basically you have to be income support, JSA or similar state benefits to qualify - if you work and therefore get working tax credits then you don't - so it locks out a lot of those on low wages because once working they qualify for working tax credits even if their income is below £16k.In case anyone knows someone... On 11 January, the government launched the Home Access Grant scheme to provide grants to low income families to buy computer and/or internet packages. Families with children in state-maintained schools in England, in school years three to nine, who are entitled to free school meals or are in receipt of one of a number of qualifying benefits, will be able to apply for the grant. Carers and foster parents for 'looked after children' in school years one to thirteen are also likely to be eligible to apply for the grant. Families can call the Home Access Grant helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form. More information about the scheme is available on the Home Access website at http://www.homeaccess.org.uk/.
I looked into it because I support a number of primary schools and thought it might be a good way to help breach the 'digital divide' for those on low incomes but it seems that this, like most other similar government schemes, doesn't really work.
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