Data Allowance

Increasing data allowances on mobile devices to support disadvantaged children if you think you qualify please get in touch with the school.

The scheme temporarily increases data allowances for mobile phone users on certain networks.  This is so that children and young people can access remote education if their face-to-face education is disrupted.

Who can help:

Schools, trusts and local authorities can request mobile data increases for children and young people who meet all 3 of these criteria;

Do not have fixed broadband at home

Cannot afford additional data for their devices

Are experiencing disruption to their to their face-to-face education.

Children with access to a mobile phone on one of the following networks might be able to benefit:

Three, SMARTY, Virgin Mobile, EE, Tesco mobile, Sky Mobile O2, other providers may join the scheme  at a later stage.

When help is available schools, trusts and local authorities can request mobile data increases when school report a closure of have pupils self isolating.