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

bubbleyboo

outofmoney wrote: »

Hope my card comes soon. I actually have a week free from appointments this week so am able to be home every day if a delivery comes. Bet it comes next week!

im waiting on my card too

fingers crossed they arrive soon for us x

mazza25

If you do spot one on Ebay or anything like that, you can call the Home Access hotline and report it, apparently they are taking this seriously, although they also feel the majority are using the laptops for what they are intended.
Sadly there is always a minority that abuse these things.

outofmoney

That's good news.
I believe some of the free printers may end up on there, in fact think one already has been sold that way, but you could argue as it is not part of the package it's up to you what you do with it.

only_mee

mazza25 wrote: »

If you do spot one on Ebay or anything like that, you can call the Home Access hotline and report it, apparently they are taking this seriously, although they also feel the majority are using the laptops for what they are intended.
Sadly there is always a minority that abuse these things.

I'm intrigued how they will police this, unless they actually buy them and compare serial numbers.

outofmoney

Just some (useless) info.
I have looked into buying some of the software that BLi offer with their package. The software is made by Sherston, who just happen to also be BLi.

mazza25

only_mee wrote: »

I'm intrigued how they will police this, unless they actually buy them and compare serial numbers.

I'm not sure but I asked the question on a Becta collaboration site after seeing one on eBay and was told they are keeping an eye out

andyfrank

rich_shot2003 wrote: »

I Heard from Someone yesterday that someone they know had a cheque for £800 sent to them for a laptop and i said no way would that happen if it was home access that they got the grant from as ive never heard of them giving a grant out of that much and also paying it by cheque so i think some Information there has gone a bit wrong.

the max u can get is £530 ... thats for the full package , and it isnt paid out via cheque , its a preloaded barclaycard and when you call up all your details are all on a database , i heard last week someone had taken the money off the card with the pin .... doubt that can happen too but shame on people if thats what they are doing , it will be traced and they will get into trouble

andyfrank

outofmoney wrote: »

Just some (useless) info.
I have looked into buying some of the software that BLi offer with their package. The software is made by Sherston, who just happen to also be BLi.

STAY WELL AWAY FROM BLI ... read the forums here to see the problems people are having with Bli .... they are not delivering the goods for weeks

andyfrank

mazza25 wrote: »

If you do spot one on Ebay or anything like that, you can call the Home Access hotline and report it, apparently they are taking this seriously, although they also feel the majority are using the laptops for what they are intended.
Sadly there is always a minority that abuse these things.

you will always get a few who abuse this system , and sell the goods on , all i can say is they cant think much of there kids to sell something that can help them better themselves in life .... and what for ??? prob a 24 pack of stella and 40 smokes ...SHAME ON THEM , becta do know all the serial numbers and stuff thats been allocated and it can be traced

Tricy

Hi, I'm new to MoneySavingExpert. I did enquire about the free laptop grant and am eligible on all accounts except that i live in wales. Does anyone know please of a similar scheme in wales? I'm a single parent with 4 kids, 3 are in age range to qualify for grant. 2 of them get online homework, which is difficult to organise at times!