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Laptop pilot comes to Ysgol Emmanuel

Ann Jones has today welcomed the Labour-led Assembly’s school laptop pilot which is set to improve internet access for children at Ysgol Emmanuel in Denbighshire.

The pilot will comprise of a network of local projects across Wales providing laptops for up to 1,200 children aged ten to eleven, from selected schools in Communities First and Flying Start areas. Each project will have a strong focus on learning as well as supporting digital inclusion.

The Welsh Assembly Government will provide £300,000 funding in the financial year 2009-10 and £400,000 in the financial year 2010-11 for the pilot.

Ann Jones AM said: “Computers are a core part of everyday life, especially in the workplace, which is why we must help every child become computer literate.

“This scheme will open up fantastic new opportunities for learning at Ysgol Emmanuel. I am pleased that the Labour-led Assembly Government is targeting Communities First and Flying Start areas with this pilot because digital exclusion is always more prevalent in deprived communities.

“Children in these areas should have the same opportunity as others to develop good ICT skills and I hope pupils in Ysgol Emmanuel enjoy the benefits this scheme.

“I hope these pilots will prove successful and look forward to a roll out of the scheme across Wales.”

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