646 laptops are on the way to help disadvantaged children across Trafford to continue their education.
The equipment, being delivered to the Council by the Government, is part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak and to help those who may have fallen behind.
Devices will be provided for children in the most vital stages of their education, those who receive support from a social worker and care leavers who don’t have a computer where they are living.
Councillor Thomas Carey, Shadow Lead Member for Education and Vice-Chair of Children and Young People's Scrutiny Committee said: “These laptops and tablets will help those children who have been required to stay at home.
“It’s really important that these children do not fall further behind and that we do everything we can to help them catch up."
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson added: “I want to thank all the teachers and staff who are working so hard to ensure vulnerable children and those of critical workers are supported at this time.
“By providing young people with these laptops and tablets and enabling schools to access high-quality support, we will enable all children to continue learning now and in the years to come.
“We hope this support will take some of the pressure off both parents and schools by providing more materials for them to use.”
