Notes to editors

• *Research from DfES Research Brief RB433: 'The impact of parental involvement, parental support and family education on pupil achievement and adjustment: A review of literature'. June 2003.
• Get online day is a campaign from UK online centres, supported by Campaign for Learning - who run Family Learning Week - Intel, BT and DSGi, the organisation behind PC World. To find their nearest Get online day event at a participating UK online centre, people can call free on 0800 77 1234.
• Get online day events are planned at around 1,000 UK online centres throughout Family Learning Week, 6 - 14 October. Families taking part will taking part will face the Family Web Challenge, and get a taste of what it's like to do shopping, homework research and look up family health information online. Those completing the online challenge will be in-line for various prizes. With support from ex-Coronation Street celebrity mum Debra Stephenson, it's hoped thousands of families will take part.
• UK online centres provide millions of people with access to technology and support in using it. There are approximately 6,000 UK online centres across England, which provide free or low cost access to the internet and email, deliver online courses and encourage people to progress onto further learning.
• UK online centres are managed by Ufi, the organisation also behind learndirect. For more information please visit www.ukonlinecentres.co.uk