Mike Hedges AM welcomes funding for superfast broadband
at (name school)
Local AM for Swansea East has
welcomed the news that the Welsh Labour Government have announced funding for
superfast broadband at Ysgol Gymraeg Tan
y Lan
The School is one of
341 across Wales that will receive the funding. Currently all schools in Wales have minimum broadband
connections of 10Mbps for primary schools and 100Mbps for secondary schools,
but some are not able to upgrade the speed of their services to meet ever
increasing demand as a result of technical limitations.
This investment will cover the installation
of new broadband services. This will provide an immediate increase in speed and
in line with provision at other schools ensure that connectivity will continue
to grow well into the future.
The Welsh Labour
Government are determined to ensure that digital skills are developed and taught through all parts
of a pupil’s schooling and not just isolated to specific ICT or computer
science classes. The Digital Competence Framework means more than just using
computers and aims to equip pupils with the digital skills they need and can
apply in the real world in the years to come.
Mike Hedges AM said
“Access to superfast broadband will
mean that pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Tan y Lan will be able to take full advantage
of current and future advances in digital technology. Equipping them with
the digital skills necessary in the modern world.”
“I will continue to work with Welsh
Ministers to make sure that local pupils has
the right environment to develop their vital digital skills and continue to
raise standards”
“Making sure every school, no matter where they are
based, has access to superfast broadband remains a priority for me.”
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