Technology giant IBM has given away 125 Young Explorer computer learning centres, including hardware, software and furniture, to nurseries, pre-schools, early excellence centres and schools, under its KidSmart Early Learning Programme. Next year it will distribute a further 150.
The KidSmart settings are mainly in disadvantaged areas. IBM is working with leading association Early Education, which helps to identify suitable settings and provides training and support for staff.
The evaluation of the first 14 centres - ten in England and four in Scotland - to receive the package in 1999, was carried out by Professor Iram Siram-Blatchford of London's Institute of Education and John Siraj-Blatchford of the University of Cambridge.
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