‘Unwanted’ tech helping pupils learn in the home
DONATED DEVICES PUT TO GOOD USE
THIS year parents have turned into teachers at home as the third national lockdown brings another round of home-schooling with many schools remaining closed.
Unfortunately, some families cannot afford to fork out for an expensive computer and rely on supplies accessible in schools.
Pepperells Solicitors, which has offices in Hull and Beverley, has created the No Child Left Behind campaign to ensure children across Hull are equipped with computers for home learning.
The company is donate electronic longer use or need.
Individuals who would like to donate devices can arrange a drop-off or collection with the solicitors.
Any brand or age of computer or laptop can be donated, and all your content will be wiped and cleaned for the student to begin learning.
Julia Rymer, member of staff at Pepperells Solicitors who is backing the campaign said: “We knew it was a mammoth task for the Government and local initiatives would be needed.
“We felt passionate about repurposing unused devices to keep children learning effectively from home, and we have been inundated with requests for devices, the demand is high in Hull.
“We are really appreciating the help if people can drop off if possible as it assists us in getting that device into asking people devices they to no the hands of a school child quicker.
“We use safe distancing measures in all the offices for quick drops-offs.
“Please don’t let devices sit unused. Tech equipment is getting older every day and we can really put these to use.”
Anyone who is need of equipment for their child will need to contact their school and ask for a device from Donate A Device with Pepperells.
The devices go through a system to ensure the right programmes are loaded for each school and then it is assigned and signed out to a child needing IT.
For more information on how to get equipment or donate a device visit www.pepperells.com