UKHO donates laptops to help with remote learning

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has donated 100 second hand laptops to the Taunton Learning Partnership (TLP), which will be repurposed and given to students who do not have adequate IT resources to support remote learning during COVID-19.

TLP is a collaborative group of of primary, secondary and special schools in Taunton and the surrounding area. All member schools are committed to supporting vulnerable children and families, while ensuring outstanding teaching and learning and striving for equity of provision and opportunity for all children from ages 0-19 years.

Katherine Hollinghurst, manager of TLP, said: "We’re delighted that the UK Hydrographic Office chose to support us. Your generosity is very much appreciated, and the laptops will be a tremendous resource for supporting the home learning of many young people across schools in The Taunton Learning Partnership.

Commenting on the donation, Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, Acting Chief Executive and National Hydrographer at the UKHO said: "We’re committed to helping our local community, and supporting education. Beyond the pandemic and as lockdown eases, there are many families and students who will benefit greatly from having access to online resources in support of their learning. I’m very proud and grateful for the proactive, thoughtful and innovative approach that UKHO staff have taken to deliver this positive outcome."