Special Educational Needs: Assistive Technology
Commons · Question 74977 · Tabled 4 Sep 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 12 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Thousands of children with SEND to benefit from assistive tech, published on 27 June 2025, which local authorities will receive that funding.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 12 Sep 2025
Digital assistive technology (AT) is an umbrella term that includes any device, software or system used to support individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). When used effectively, AT can play a vital role in supporting pupils wit...