§ Lord Rixasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will confirm that the recently launched Schools Access Initiative is intended to help both children with physical and sensory disabilities and children with severe learning disabilities, who can benefit from improved access to the curriculum through teacher training, information technology, adapted teaching materials and adaptation of the curriculum.
§ Lord HenleyThe Schools Access Initiative provides capital funding to extend access in mainstream schools for the full range of pupils with disabilities mentioned by the noble Lord. Such funding will enable those pupils to gain access not only to the building but also to the curriculum and to participate fully in the life of the school. Recurrent funding, including that required for items such as those mentioned in the Question, will normally be specified in a pupil's statement of social educational needs.