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Schools: ICT

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85604

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding her Department plans to provide to schools that are not eligible for funding under the Connect the classroom programme for upgrading essential IT infrastructure.

Answered by Olivia Bailey

The department is committed to supporting all schools to harness the transformative potential of technology. By setting digital and technology standards, developing support services, including our plan technology for your school service, and investing in connectivity, we aim to help all schools to have essential digital infrastructure in place.

Funding under the Connect the Classroom programme is targeted at schools in greatest need, ensuring public investment delivers the most impact.

The department is currently finalising internal budgeting processes and will announce any updates on future funding via GOV.UK.


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