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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Cultural Heritage: Access

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to ensure that children with special needs are able to enjoy and access all parts of heritage sites.

Answer

Historic England, Government’s adviser on the historic environment, has published guidance on improving access to historic buildings for people with disabilities. The guidelines explain how to make a range of positive changes to historic places, while at the same time working within the wider principles of conservation.

Similarly, English Heritage is committed to enabling everyone to experience the historic places in its care. English Heritage offers free education visits at sites to a wide range of learners, including groups of children, young people or adults with special learning needs or disabilities. English Heritage operates a “carer gets in free” policy at all its properties.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6187
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Access Children Cultural heritage Special educational needs
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk