Drax delivers laptops for learners during COVID-19 crisis

Drax Group invests £200,000 in almost 700 laptops for partner schools local to its operations in England and Scotland to keep students connected during lockdown.

Drax Group is delivering hundreds of laptops with internet access to schools and colleges local to its operations across Britain, to ensure students can continue with their studies during the Covid-19 crisis.

As the pandemic continues to have a major impact on families and communities across the UK, the energy company which owns the UK’s largest power station, is rolling out a package of measures to support people in its communities.

It has been working with headteachers at its partner schools to source and provide families with laptops and prepaid internet access so children without a computer at home can connect and continue with their studies during the lockdown.

Will Gardiner, Drax Group CEO, said:

“At Drax we’ve been working with headteachers during the Easter break to make sure that students have access to laptops as they start the summer term. This is crucial, as highlighted by the Government this weekend.

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Source: https://www.drax.com/press_release/drax-delivers-laptops-for-learners-during-covid-19-crisis/