Does BSF encourage the use of Wi-Fi in schools?
This is an important part of our BSF requirements so that students and teachers can use computers and the Internet throughout the school in line with ‘any time, any place’ and personalised learning. In some cases, Wi-Fi can also be used by for students to log on at home, as well as by members of the local community. The Health Protection Agency, Department for Children, Schools and Families, and Becta all highlight the fact that there is no scientific evidence to date that Wi-Fi and WLANs adversely affect the health of children, and therefore no reason why schools should not use Wi-Fi equipment.
