Accessibility is at the heart of South Lanarkshire council's new strategy

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South Lanarkshire Council is ensuring all disabilities are recognised in educational settings across the area.The local authority has launched an accessibility strategy which is in line with government guidance to ensure that all buildings are accessible and meet every child’s needs.The strategy promotes equality and gives the opportunity for all learners to reach their potential, taking account of their needs or protected characteristics.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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The group was set up to revise and update the strategy and take Government guidance into account.The council’s strategy provides an overall purpose and direction for the work of all establishments and services in relation to inclusion and equality.There are three areas of priority included in the strategy.

Those include Improving access to physical accommodation which takes into account schools’ modernisation, transport, extra-curricular clubs and groups and trips.It also aims to