Author: Marie McCormack Laurie Hill, Head at Blakesley School South Northants Council has donated 20 surplus computers to schoolchildren who do not have access to one, with plans to donate more as they become available. School closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic have meant students now need technological devices to keep up with online lessons and schoolwork while at home. The lockdown and the closure of schools has brought the digital divide to the forefront with many children and families suffering without access to a computer. The council has been working with The Community Larder to identify where the technology is most needed.