BRITE came about as a result of the, which emphasised the importance of creating inclusive, accessible learning opportunities – equipped to welcome and provide for students with a diverse range of abilities, aspirations and support needs The BRITE Initiative has been jointly commissioned by the Scottish Government and ther Scottish Funding Council to undertake a mapping study of the current provision of further education across Scotland for students with profound and complex needs The main aim of the BRITE Initiative is to encourage inclusive practice in teaching and learning From its beginnings in 2001, when the BRITE Initiative was established to support Scotland’s 43 Colleges, work has expanded beyond further education and beyond Scotland