Despite the sad news about Becta, Home Access is NOT being wound up. The funding for the standard kit is nearly spent so get your applications in now! There is still funding ring fenced for students with severe learning difficulties.
| Following the decision by the Department to continue with the Home Access Assistive Technology provision, the Learner Evaluation and Management Services (LEAMS) contract has been awarded to Vangent Ltd.
Vangent Ltd will evaluate those learners who have more profound needs for additional Assistive Technology hardware and software, and prescribe bespoke solutions to meet their individual requirements under the Home Access programme. The provision of Assistive Technology software pre-loaded onto every computer package and additional hardware, such as adaptive mice and keyboard stickers has already helped a significant number of learners with special educational needs through the main programme. The Home Access programme is keen to help the most disadvantaged learners and this Assistive Technology package aims to serve 12,000 learners throughout 2010. For further information about the Home Access programme please visit www.homeaccess.org.uk |
