Research and analysis

Assistive technology (AT) stakeholder reports

Insights on the use of assistive technology in educational settings by pupils and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Applies to England

Documents

Rapid literature review on assistive technology in education (all stakeholders)

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Assistive technology stakeholder report: policymakers

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Assistive technology stakeholder report: administrators

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Assistive technology stakeholder report: educators

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Assistive technology stakeholder report: researchers

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Assistive technology stakeholder report: developers

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Details

These reports summarise the available evidence concerning assistive technologies (AT) use and outcomes in education and provide a comprehensive snapshot of the evidence informing when, where and for whom AT works.

Assistive technologies are specialised products designed for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

These reports will be of interest to:

  • policymakers
  • administrators
  • educators
  • researchers
  • developers of assistive technologies and products
  • industry stakeholders

This publication is in response to one of the 10 ‘EdTech Challenges’ detailed in Realising the potential of technology in education strategy (2019).

Published 24 November 2020