Hello Everyone and welcome to our Spring Newsletter!
I can hardly believe we are already in May, how the year is hurtling by! Once again, a huge thank you to those who have written the articles in this edition.
The Karten Network was delighted to be involved in the project group working on the Department for Education commissioned report entitled “Developing a competency framework for effective assistive technology training”. The report was authored by Rohan Slaughter and Tom Griffiths, who are based at the University of Dundee, with a research team including staff from Ace Centre, Karten Network and Natspec, the report examines the skills and knowledge needed by staff in special schools and colleges to use digital assistive technology effectively. The report includes a review of current literature, an in-depth study including multidisciplinary expert voices, and a Competency Framework for professionals at all career stages to understand and benchmark their skills and training needs.
The report was launched on 8 May 2025 as part of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Assistive and Accessible Technology Spring Reception in parliament, chaired by Josh Fenton-Glynn MP and featuring speeches from Annalu Waller, Beth Moulam PLY, Laura Brown and Robert Mclaren.
Freelance Fundraiser vacancy!
As the Karten Network grows and expands its impact, we are seeking a proactive and dedicated Fundraiser to join our team on a freelance basis (download the job description). If you wish to express an interest in this post, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to dawn@karten-network.org.uk by 2 June 2025.
Dawn Green
Karten Network Development Co-ordinator
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