Free Computer (laptop or desktop)

[NoodlesJoe]

Free Computer (laptop or desktop)
and/or
Internet access for 1yr for children aged 7 - 14


So for those that haven't heard, there is now a scheme to give lower income families with children access to their own computer at home. After being trialled in 3 boroughs last year, the scheme has since gone nationwide and is now open to everyone and applying is simple.

The 3 criteria you need to meet are:

1) The child you are claiming for must be attending a state school
2) You must be in receipt of child benefit
AND
3a) Currently claiming free school meals
OR
3b) You must be entitled to one of the following:
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
Income Support
Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit)
Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit but not Savings Credit)
Income-based Employment Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999


3 packages are available to apply for:

1) Laptop or desktop computer and relevant software, with full tech support for 1 year
2) Internet access for 1 year
3) Both of the above combined

To apply you need to ring the following number: 0800 877 8777.

You will then be sent an application form and receive a decision within 3 weeks of returning it.

If successful, you are given a card to the value of just over £500 which can be used at one of the scheme's nominated computer retailers to spend on either a laptop or a desktop. They also send you a list of which packages you can buy so you can choose one that best suits your needs. Not sure how the internet side of things works but again it would be with a nominated company.

There's also an extended area included in the scheme for Assistive Technology, that aims to enable children with disabilities and learning difficulties with specialist equipment and software.

Lastly, applications are being dealt with on a first come first served basis.

Hope that info helps. This is all I know though so if you have any more queries ring the number provided or see the deal link for the website.



:BLOBBY:
Becta Home Access

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[the wench]

thanks il be ringing in the morning!

 

[miffew]

this is for england only i think?

 

[dj999]

even though got 2 daughhters, 10 and 13.
and the criteria, if correct, is a load of bull.

 

[prag]

Just applied great find m8 my daughter will be well happy if she gets this awesome thanks again.

 

[gazza2008]

anyone got a kid 2 lend me lol

ya can have them bak once i get the lappy

 

[martsmall]

anyone got a kid 2 lend me lol

ya can have them bak once i get the lappy

yeh sure but we gotta talk about this giving back rule im not happy with that part lol

 

[the wench]

i rang the above number and they gave me the application hotline number which is 03332001004...useful just 2 ring that 1 and cut out the actually very polite middle man lol.
hope i get 1 wooo hooo lol

 

[DiamondGeezer]

Information for parents - Home Access


Information for parents

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.

Quick eligibility check
Have a look eligibility requirements below. You may be able to qualify for a Home Access grant if you:
• Answer yes to three questions in Section one
AND
• Answer yes to at least one question in Section two

Section One:
Are you a parent or guardian responsible for and living with a child…..
…who is in school years 3 to 9?
…who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?
…who has not already had a computer from a Home Access Grant or similar programme, such as Computers for Pupils?

Section Two:
Do you receive at least one of the following?
• Free school meals for your child***
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income support
• Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit and an income of less than £16,040
• Guaranteed Pension Credit (not Savings Credit)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

 

[calisto]

Thanks for this M8, my cousins sis in law lost her husband late last year, so this will help out a lot.

 

[elkopite]

Thanks for this mate...REP LEFT...called today (it only launched today) and i meet the criteria and they;re sending a form out,....£500 to spend at Misco...yippee..

 

[madnlooney]

£500 is a good amount to get a laptop with. shame i dont qualify

 

[the wench]

does any1 no the places that you can get the laptop from if they give you the grant?

 

[witchy]

who attends a state-maintained school in England full time**?

So are us Jocks excluded?

 

[miffew]

So are us Jocks excluded?

no m8 only england!

 

[witchy]

no m8 only england!

exclude [ɪkˈskluːd]
vb (tr) 1. to keep out; prevent from entering
2. to reject or not consider; leave out
3. to expel forcibly; eject
4. (Social Science / Education) to debar from school, either temporarily or permanently, as a form of punishment.

 

[DiamondGeezer]

exclude [ɪkˈskluːd]
vb (tr) 1. to keep out; prevent from entering
2. to reject or not consider; leave out
3. to expel forcibly; eject
4. (Social Science / Education) to debar from school, either temporarily or permanently, as a form of punishment.

Think your number 2 then roud:

 

[speedy1234]

Just rang them and i qualify :Clap: just have to wait and see now ... great post rep left ...:banana:

 

[jock]

no m8 only england!

are you sure m8? as i rung them this morning and i qualified for it and i`m in wales not england,the bloke on the phone even read my address back to me?

 

[zad]

See who the feck funds this? ffs just because me and her indoors are in a job not a high paid job we get feck all its all a load of bollox....

Sorry if it offends anyone but not only will we not be eligible but we will also end up paying for those who can't be arsed to go to work, and then hence making themselves ineligible to receive the offer!!!!!

Really winds me up!!!!!