Commenting as the government announces plans and funding to narrow the digital divide in education, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said:

“It is clearly essential that every school has access to reliable, high-speed internet regardless of where they are in the country. But, more than that, schools need reliable WiFi and IT equipment that works. The pressure on school budgets has made it increasingly difficult for them to keep up with the digital revolution. We therefore welcome this investment from the government and hope it is a sign of things to come. It is important the government continues to provide schools with the resources they need to meet these digital standards.”