The Computers in Homes programme, funded by the Ministry since 2014 and run by the 2020 Communications Trust, works through low decile schools to provide families with a computer, a home internet connection and training and support for 12 months. This new funding will be available in the 2015-16 financial year.
As digital technology becomes more common in schools and our wider society, it is becoming increasingly important for parents to have the skills and confidence to use technology in their everyday life and to better connect with their children’s learning. The Computers in Homes website has more information on how the programme achieves this and the parents website has further information about learning using digital technologies.