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The DfE has a website to provide information for local authorities, academy trusts and schools about the devices, internet access and support available to provide remote education and access to children's social care during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Of particular interest, given recent news coverage of the expense of mobile data, may be the details of how to request free mobile data increases for families who don't have broadband at home and can't afford extra data. Three, Smarty, Virgin Mobile, EE, Tesco Mobile & Sky Mobile are all taking part in the scheme.
This news item was published : 07 January 2021.