News

Coronavirus daily round-up: Friday 13 November

1 min read Coronavirus
As many as 100,000 students may be missing out on learning because they do not have a suitable device to learn on or home access to the internet, latest data from colleges reveals.
College students should be eligible for free laptops, college leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock
College students should be eligible for free laptops, college leaders say. Picture: Adobe Stock

Each day, CYP Now will summarise the key issues affecting the children and families sector as it tackles the effects of the pandemic. The daily update signposts children’s services practitioners and leaders to the latest developments, expert views, advice and resources.

Students missing out on learning due to lack of technology

The Association of Colleges (AoC) is calling on the government to fund laptops for college students who are missing out on learning due to a lack of digital access.

Latest research from the AoC shows that as many as 100,000 students may be missing out on learning because they do not have a suitable device to learn on or home access to the internet.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here


More like this

Hertfordshire Youth Workers

“Opportunities in districts teams and countywide”

Administration Apprentice

SE1 7JY, London (Greater)