Important: Requests for Wi-Fi Access for Pupils on Free School Meals.

Dear Parent

Re: Request for Wi-Fi Access

We wish to inform you that the Education Authority have given the option of applying for Wi-Fi access for eligible pupils. The criteria set by the EA for eligibility is:

Please note requests can only be made for pupils who:

1. Do not currently have access to Wi-Fi and
2. Who are eligible for Free School Meals.

Two Wi-Fi options have been made available:

Option 1. BT Wi-Fi Voucher 

This means that Wi-Fi is provided through BT hotspots in urban areas. A BT postcode checker at www.btwifi.co.uk is available to enable you to check if there is a hotspot near your home. Each voucher can support up to 3 devices concurrently - please take this into account when applying for children in the same family.  

Option 2. Mi-Fi Solution 

This is a Wi-Fi device that provides 4G access (dongle) in rural areas - this is similar to 4G mobile phone connectivity. The coverage checker for this solution is at https://coverage.ee.co.uk/coverage/ee  

One Mi-Fi device is required per one user device.  

The EA have stated that priority will be given to pupils in P4 and P7 but that if there is availability, access to Wi-Fi will be widened out to children in other year groups.  

If you meet the above criteria and wish to apply for Wi-Fi access, please email Mrs Fiona McCann at fmccann405@c2ken.net by 3pm on Friday 12 February, stating your option choice and your child's name and year group.

Kind Regards

Fiona McCann
Principal