Written questions

Children: Disadvantaged

Lords · Question HL7472 · Tabled 14 May 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 29 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Browne of Belmont

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have equal access to digital learning resources and technology.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 29 May 2025

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department recently launched a public consultation on narrowing the digital divide between schools and colleges, so we can bring together the sector’s expertise...