1,200 children are without learning devices in Jersey

More than 1,000 children do not have access to a computer or a tablet in Jersey.

It means many children are left trying to do their homework from a small mobile device.

One parent, who cannot afford a laptop or tablet device, told ITV News she is worried her children may fall behind in school.

Georgia Deveau says she only has a broken iPhone for her two children to use to complete their homework on. Credit: ITV Channel

Without extra support, there are concerns the island's education system will be 'skewed' and it will not be a level-playing field for all students.

Deputy Mike Higgins believes we need to start addressing the inequality issues in the island . Credit: ITV Channel

It is an area the Government of Jersey say they are looking into.

The Acting Minister for Education, Deputy Jeremy Maçon, said despite many children being back in school now, the need for digital devices for online learning is still there.