This publication summarises recent research commissioned by Becta into thin client technology in schools.

In 2006, Becta commissioned research into the functionality, benefits, issues impact, on learning and teaching and total cost of ownership involved in implementing Thin Client technology in schools. This included a literature review, a questionnaire to schools using the technology and detailed case studies of 12 schools. This document summarises the findings from that research. A Becta survey of network infrastructure and ICT equipment in schools, conducted in late 2005, found that 5.2 per cent of primary schools and 9.2 per cent of secondary schools were using a Thin Client network.