"The provision of this device is intended to support learning and education."
Over the course of the pandemic The Department for Education has provided digital devices (laptops or tablets) or internet 4G connection for some disadvantaged children and young people who do not currently have access to them from other sources, such as their school.
Laptop
Tablet
4G Router
This scheme is now being supported by South Tyneside Council to allow young people in the borough to continue to have access to digital services for their learning.