Schools: Computers
Lords · Question HL5134 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 1 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Knight of Weymouth
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost to schools in England of replacing computers due to the requirements of new Windows 11 operating system.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 1 Apr 2025
The department is aware that Microsoft are ending support for Windows 10 in October and are working with Microsoft to manage the impact on schools, including with regard to cost. Devices that meet the specification requirements for Windows 11 will be able...