More than 130,000 families have applied for free laptops for their children.

Schools Secretary Ed Balls revealed that more than 5,300 applications from low-income families have already been approved since the scheme's launch three weeks ago.

Each household will get a Barclaycard that can be used for a one-off transaction worth £528 to buy the equipment at an approved supplier.

For more information see www.homeaccess.org.uk or call 0333 200 1004.

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