30 June 2005
Government objectives to have all schools in the UK wired up to high speed broadband by 2006 are being reached well ahead of schedule, reports reveal today.
According to eGov monitor, every school in the county of Cambridgeshire is now broadband-compatible, meaning the target has been reached six months earlier than expected.
Paul Springford, Cambridgeshire's national grid for learning programme manager, welcomed the achievement adding that it firmly establishes the county as one of the UK's most 'e-acute' rural authorities.
He said: "Pupils will be able to share ideas and experiences with people in other schools and go on-line to access high-quality learning materials.
"It has already been shown that the broadband network makes a real difference to the work of teachers and pupils."
The broadband drive has been completed as part of the Cambridgeshire community network which will eventually link more than 400 council buildings including schools, offices and libraries.
"Today ICT has to be embedded in every aspect of schools' work, and Cambridgeshire's broadband success puts a 21st century education within each child's reach," concluded Mr Springford.© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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