Breaking down barriers to learning

RM Technology joins forces with the Digital Poverty Alliance to put an end to digital exclusion in education.

Every young person deserves an equal chance to thrive. While most secondary school students need online access for weekly schoolwork, one in five children across the UK still lack a suitable device at home. Many are forced to rely on mobile phones to complete complex assignments.

To tackle this disparity, RM has partnered with the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA). By integrating our reliable, fully managed one-to-one devices into the DPA’s Tech4Learning scheme, we are providing schools with a sustainable, long-term solution to end digital exclusion.

 

Discover more about this initiative

Read our Press Release.

Discover the stats beyond the ‘digital blackout’.

Repost our infographics on social media using the hashtag #DigitalDivide.

One-to-one devices from RM

Learn more about our complete hardware solutions, lifecycle management, and how we deliver classroom confidence.

Digital Poverty Alliance

Visit the DPA’s main hub to read their latest national research, advocacy work, and campaigns to end digital exclusions.

Tech4Learning scheme

Explore the official DPA initiative page to discover about their mission to get technology into the hands of families.

See the solution in action & get involved

See firsthand how The Constellation Trust uses technology to break down barriers to learning. In areas of significant deprivation, the trust ensures that every pupil, regardless of background, receives the same opportunities to thrive and progress.

How can this initiative boost your schools’ budget?

Implementing a one-to-one device programme does not have to stretch your school’s finances. Our partnership with the Digital Poverty Alliance is designed to unlock funding and turn your old, slow computers into cash for your classroom.

Here’s how we can help your budget go further:

 

How the process works

Managing a school-wide device rollout can feel overwhelming. Working with RM, and utilising the DPA’s portal, simplifies the entire administrative loop from start to finish.

  • Step 1: Get in touch

    Reach out to our friendly education team, via the contact us form below. We will have a quick chat about your school’s vision, your digital goals, and how we can support your learners together.

  • Step 2: Design your ideal setup

    We sit down to look at what your school needs. We will help you choose the best student-ready devices and build a clear, transparent funding plan tailored to your school community.

  • Step 3: Open your donation portal

    We set up your custom, easy-to-use Tech4Learning page. It is entirely free for your school, making it simple and secure for parents or community members to contribute what they can.

  • Step 4: Claim your hardware cashback

    We help you trade in your legacy computers through HP or Lenovo cashback schemes, turning your old kit into valuable cash to lower your rollout costs.

  • Step 5: Deliver classroom confidence

    RM prepares, tests, and delivers your new devices so they are ready to use from day one. We handle all the ongoing support, insurance, and warranties, keeping your IT teams happy and your students learning.

Why we must bridge the gap

The Digital Poverty Alliance drives deep research into technology-enhanced learning to eliminate exclusion. The numbers show why your school’s digital strategy matters now more than ever:

 
Impact area
The current reality
The educational outcome

Daily schoolwork

90% of secondary students must complete online tasks weekly.

Balanced, blended learning in the classroom and at home.

Exam readiness

Disadvantaged pupils frequently lag behind peers without a personal device.

Improved literacy, numeracy, and baseline digital skills for GCSEs, A-Levels, and T-Levels.

Future prospects

57% of low-income families struggle to afford a device. 90% of job vacancies are posted online.

Essential digital literacy that unlocks apprenticeships, higher education, and future careers.

Ready to empower your students?

Get in touch to see how easily you can bring one-to-one devices to your classrooms.