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Gordon MP Welcomes ASDA Tech Bundle Donations to Schools
Richard Thomson, SNP MP for Gordon, has welcomed the announcement that Asda working with Dell Technologies will donate 7,000 laptops to schools across the UK in a bid to tackle digital exclusion.
10 laptop bundles will be donated to Dyce Academy, The Gordon Schools in Huntly and Scotstown Primary. Each bundle includes a headset and a mobile internet dongle, together with 20gb data allowance funded by the Asda Foundation.
According to Ofcom, around 9% of children in the UK - between 1.1million and 1.8million - do not have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet at home.
Commenting, Mr Thomson said: “Through the pandemic, the importance of access to technology has been highlighted as a significant barrier to home learning.
“Sadly there are still some pupils who do not have access to suitable devices or reliable and affordable at home. I very much welcome this donation from Asda to help overcome the ‘digital divide’ and ensure families in our communities are not left without.”
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