Birmingham, along with some other LEA's around the country, is embarking upon an ambitious and exciting project which will provide all pupils with their own, personal learning device. The goal of one-to-one access to technology is to be realised through an 'e-Learning Foundation', a Charitable Trust.

The Trust will finance the project in a number of schools by attracting voluntary donations from parents, employees, and the general community. Schools will also receive a full package of support and maintenance to help ensure the success of the project.

AAL – Potentially the single most significant educational initiative in decades

The project will transform the way in which children learn in classrooms across the City, and will extend learning beyond the confines of the school day and the school building. It is expected to have a significant effect upon standards of achievement, and will also contribute to the creation of a technologically literate workforce in the next generation. This will enable citizens to take advantage of shifting employment patterns, as new-technology employers are attracted to the City.