School in Derby runs Saturday catch up lessons for those without technology
The Bemrose School in Derby is putting on the extra classes on a Saturday to help those who have struggled to connect to virtual lessons during lockdown because of lack of technology at home.
The lessons have been funded by the government's catch-up premium. Head teacher Neil Wilkinson said the school had accessed 200 computers through the government scheme but it still was not enough.
Head teacher Neil Wilkinson said : "About 40-50% of our pupils don't have access to a device or internet or the opportunity to do home learning in a virtual way.
"We were using paper lessons to send home to pupils, but we feel a teacher is really important - they are the driver and the catalyst.
"Therefore we needed to find a way and means to engage these pupils so they don't fall further behind."
The lessons are taught in groups of no more than three.
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