LAPTOPS and Chrome books have been donated to schools by a local power distributor.

Lucy Electric, based in Thame, is donating a total of 86 laptops and Chrome books to local schools to help support the local community and, in particular, students disadvantaged by a lack of technology during the Covid-19 crisis.

Laptops have been donated to Lord Williams’s School, Barley Hill Primary School, St Barnabas’ Primary School and Cherwell School.

John Griffiths, CEO at Lucy Electric said “Many students are at an educational disadvantage by the lack of appropriate technology to help them with their remote studies. We very much hope that this donation of laptops will make a real difference to some of the most underprivileged children and young adults across our region."

In a joint statement, the headteachers of the schools said: "We are grateful for the donations from Lucy Electric that provide valuable additional support to the students and their families."