The money from the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) will see training resources on special educational needs and disability given to providers of primary undergraduate initial teacher training (ITT) courses. The TDA is also testing out similar resources for people on PGCE courses and secondary undergraduate ITT courses.
Lorraine Petersen, chief executive of special needs association Nasen, said: "It is vitally important all teachers are aware of the individual needs of their pupils and are able to adapt their teaching to support them. We are pleased that improving workforce skills is a government priority."
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