Rejected petition Provide free wifi and a laptop for the homes of the most disadvantaged children.

We need government funding for disadvantaged families who are unable to afford wifi and a home laptop/computer. Every school age child should have access to the same learning opportunities. More children are falling further behind their peers as a result of not having access to online learning.

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I am a headteacher in Kent. I am always looking for ways to improve learning opportunities for all children in school so that they achieve their full potential. The COVID-19 Pandemic has not only highlighted this issue of lower attainment levels of disadvantaged children but has reversed the progress of some. Lack of access to online learning was a significant factor. The attainment gap between non-disadvantaged and disadvantaged is widening. We cannot let this inequality continue.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/563639

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Date submitted 4 January 2021
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