East London council provides 2,000th laptop to families

The LETTA Trust celebrated the milestone as part of the Connecting Communities programme, which supports families across its five primary schools.

In east London, families at Bygrove, Hermitage, Stebon, and Virginia primary schools have each received a laptop, 12 months of free broadband, and IT training, while families at Columbia Primary will receive devices later this term.

Jo Franklin, Chief Executive of the LETTA Trust, said: "What began as an urgent response during the pandemic has grown into a long-term commitment to digital inclusion across our communities.

"As the world becomes more reliant on digital tools, we want to guarantee that no family is left behind and that every child has the exact same opportunity to succeed at school. We know that access to technology can have a transformative impact on children’s education, confidence, and future opportunities."

The scheme began in June 2020 as an emergency response to school closures during the pandemic. Since then, the LETTA Trust has expanded the project, recognising the lasting importance of digital access for learning and daily life.

The trust said further projects are planned with community partners to improve digital access and skills for the wider community.