Ms Rosie Bissett:

There is big variation between schools. This is particularly obvious at second level. We all know there are schools in our areas that are iPads schools or laptop schools where you do not just get your textbooks, which thankfully the State is providing, but every student also has a device to support their work, and that is all students, not just those with additional needs. There is a huge difference and that comes down to leadership decisions within schools. There is big variation in what is available to you and the opportunities that you have depending on what school your child happens to get a place in. At primary level, it probably depends on individual principals or deputy principals, who may lead on technology and encourage students to use it. There is huge variation and that causes a lot of inequity. Whether it is a question of access to technology, the quality of teaching and learning experiences or the accommodations available, you should have the same access to the same things in any school in our country.