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17/12/2021
£19.8m Announced To Provide Digital Devices For NI Teachers
Almost £20 million has been announced to provide digital devices for teachers.
Around 20,000 devices will be provided to all statutory nursery, Primary School, EOTAS centre, Special School and Post Primary teachers.
Welcoming the investment Education Minister Michelle McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce £19.8m for the replacement of all teachers' laptops.
"For the first time, the delivery of the new devices will be supported by a wide ranging learning programme which will focus on building teacher capacity.
"Access to high quality and modern technology is vital for teachers and pupils alike and I am confident this scheme will provide an enhanced teaching experience and ultimately deliver improved learning for pupils."
It is anticipated that the roll out will start early next year and is expected to be completed by June 2022.
Around 20,000 devices will be provided to all statutory nursery, Primary School, EOTAS centre, Special School and Post Primary teachers.
Welcoming the investment Education Minister Michelle McIlveen said: "I am pleased to announce £19.8m for the replacement of all teachers' laptops.
"For the first time, the delivery of the new devices will be supported by a wide ranging learning programme which will focus on building teacher capacity.
"Access to high quality and modern technology is vital for teachers and pupils alike and I am confident this scheme will provide an enhanced teaching experience and ultimately deliver improved learning for pupils."
It is anticipated that the roll out will start early next year and is expected to be completed by June 2022.
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