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Home Access- Free Computers!

Thursday, January 07th, 2010

Dear Parents/Carers

 

Following on from our letter in November regarding ‘Computers for Pupils- Home Access’, whereby children may be eligible for a free computer package we can now confirm the details:

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

For more information please see the website www.homeaccess.org.uk or ring the number above. As a school, we must stress that the earlier the application forms get sent back, the more chance you will have of receiving the grant. Should you need any help in filling out the form once you have received it, please arrange an appointment with myself through the office and I will be more than happy to assist you.

 

Miss L Berrisford

Year 1 Teacher

ICT Co-ordinator

 

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