Free Computer & Internet Access for Children aged 7-14 of Low Income Families

rich_shot2003

What if we allready have 1 pc in the house could we get it even if we have 1?

Zziggi

the article says this will be available "next year". Does anyone know if they mean 2010 or 2011?

sarahf191979

vicki468 wrote: »

im confused it says on site a child aged 3-9 but i rang them an said not eligible as my son is 5

Your Child needs to be in years 3 - 9 at school so think that covers ages 7 -13yrs old.

HTH

sarahf191979

rich_shot2003 wrote: »

What if we allready have 1 pc in the house could we get it even if we have 1?

When I applied I already had my Laptop, and Wifi from Sky, I still got one for my eldest as I think they want all Children to have full access for home work, I didn't take out the interent option with mine though, they do take in to account how many people are in the house so you should get one too.


It is worth applying even if you are a bit unsure, just ring them up I found them really helpful and they will talk you through anything your unsure of.

sarahf191979

Zziggi wrote: »

the article says this will be available "next year". Does anyone know if they mean 2010 or 2011?

2010, They ran the pilot scheme last year in Oldham and Suffolk ready for release nationwide in 2010.

HTH

sarahf191979

bluepricey wrote: »

can i ask a daft question where is the number to ring them goin off the previous posts i think we qualify and my son could really do with a laptop for school tia

Heres the number:

Are you eligible?
If you are a parent and think you are eligible for a Home Access grant simply call the Home Access Grant Helpline on 0333 200 1004 to get an application form.

HTH

maria932

have just rang and am eligibleand they are sending the application form, thank you.

Do they send you the computer or do they send cash and u send receipts, how does it work?

kizzykizzywizzy

Thank You for this, have just rung up for an application form as seems I will be elligible.
What an amazing scheme, can't believe they are doing this, fantastic!!

kizzykizzywizzy

maria932 wrote: »

have just rang and am eligibleand they are sending the application form, thank you.

Do they send you the computer or do they send cash and u send receipts, how does it work?

Sorry forgot to ask a lot myself, but he said it takes about 7-10 days for application & then once you have returned it about 3 weeks to reply at which time you should recieve a "payment card" to take to the suppliers to collect your laptop or PC.

tamalyn

i live in wales and it says this …who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?

i dont think it covers wales yet again! lost out on a cheap childs activity holiday as i lived in wales not england.