Nearly 2,000 laptops and tablets have been distributed to pupils across Milton Keynes, it has been revealed.
The Government has announced that more than 1 million laptops and tablets have now been delivered to schools and local authorities across England, as part of a £400 million investment that will support schools and young people for years to come.
1,939 of these electronic devices have been given to children in Milton Keynes.
Both of Milton Keynes MPs have welcomed the news, and believe that these resources are vital to children's education.
Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South, said: "No child should miss out as a result of the disruption caused by this pandemic. That is why it has been our priority to equip those children most in need with the resources they need to succeed.
“I very much welcome that young people across Milton Keynes are continuing to benefit from the raft of measures the Government has put in place to help schools deliver high-quality learning, and the 1,939 devices we now have received will ensure no child’s education is hindered, regardless of their background or circumstance.”
Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North, added: “Every child, no matter where they learn or whatever their background, should be able to receive the great education they deserve and this extra investment in laptops and 4G routers will help ensure that.
“I know there is no better place for students to be that in the classroom and it’s important we get them back as soon as it is safe to do so, but these 1,939 laptops in MK will be vital to the most disadvantaged students.”
In other news, last week it was announced that a local estate agent would be providing two new laptops for disadvantaged school children in Milton Keynes.
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