Sparrow Schools and Vuma are collaborating to ensure the power of connectivity reaches more lives than ever before. For 35 years, Sparrow Schools has provided affordable, quality education to children with learning barriers or from disadvantaged backgrounds. Now, in a move set to further empower these children, Sparrow Schools is launching an IT and robotics programme.

“We have been fortunate with incredible partners over the years, which has allowed us to achieve amazing things such as launching our robotics programme,” Renata Noble, CSI manager at Sparrow Schools said. “But what keeps me up at night is the uncertainty, wondering if those partners will still be there in the long run. It’s difficult to fully realise the potential of a programme when you can’t be sure of the funding for the next year.”

Opening new doors

Thankfully, the partnership with Vuma, one of the country’s leading fibre network operators, brings some much-needed stability. This collaboration provides Sparrow Schools with a free, unlimited 1Gbps connection, part of Vuma’s commitment to enhancing connectivity for learners nationwide. Through this fibre connection, Sparrow Schools has been able to initiate, maintain and grow its IT and robotics programme, bringing access to those who never had it.

Taylor Kwong, Vuma’s head of marketing, explains: “This partnership is emblematic of how access to infrastructure and modern technology can unlock new opportunities in places where they were previously inaccessible.”

Empowering students through innovation

The Sparrow Schools robotics and coding programme gives learners hands-on experience in the technologies shaping tomorrow’s industries. Through a blend of interactive platforms, students explore new technologies in an environment that is nurturing and fun.

“Programmes like these are the reason everyone at these schools loves their jobs,” said Noble. “Whether it’s robotics or our retail training, we’re not just teaching skills; we’re giving our learners a real chance to succeed.”