What funding has been set aside for the training of parents to aid their understanding of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (…

The total funding set aside for the implementation of the act is £12 million in 2004-05 and £14 million in 2005-06. Funding has not been allocated specifically for the training of parents since they have been included in consultation and raising awareness seminars with practitioners since 2004. Local authorities have been using their allocation of funding (£8 million in 2004-05 and £9.5 million in 2005-06) to inform parents about the act and to update their information and advice materials for parents. In addition, the Executive has used its funding (£1 million in 2004-05 and £1.5 million in 2005-06) to publish and disseminate leaflets to parents and to publish newsletters.