A PRIMARY school has been given twelve laptops to help it keep children connected while learning at home.

The devices were donated to Redhall Primary School by True Potential, a financial advisor in Newcastle, which was put in contact with the school by Darlington MP Peter Gibson.

He said: "I’m delighted to support families at Red Hall Primary School, I continue to work closely with a number of schools in Darlington to ensure that local children have access to learning’

"These are critical tools which students need in order to fully participate in remote learning, I know that these devices will support twelve families to access learning in these challenging times."

True Potential’s chief executive, Daniel Harrison, said: “I’m grateful to Peter for helping to connect us with a school that can put these computers to good use.

"The digital divide is very real and is being felt by children and families every day. I really hope that these computers will enable young people to continue their education in these difficult circumstances.”