Current news
15 May 2012
College Inclusion Charter launched at the Pears Ambitious about Autism Annual Lecture
Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Minister John Hayes MP launched the College Inclusion Charter for further education colleges to commit to delivering quality education opportunities for learners with autism and other disabilities.Our statement on Government’s SEN Green Paper response
Sarah Teather has today launched Support and Aspiration: a new approach to special educational needs and disability - progress and next steps which sets out the next steps that the Government will take to achieve a new approach to integrated support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.10 May 2012
Take our survey on how children and young people with autism use the internet
Mencap, Ambitious about Autism and Cerebra want to know about the way children and young people with a learning disability and/or autism experience using the internet.Meet Temple Grandin and attend the UK premiere of her film
On Thursday 21 June 2012 at 6.00pm, Ambitious about Autism will be hosting the UK premiere of the film Temple Grandin.09 May 2012
Legal right to educational support for disabled young people extended to 25 in Queen’s Speech
Ambitious about Autism welcomes the commitment made in today’s Queen’s Speech to extend the legal right to educational support up to the age of 25 for young disabled people.04 May 2012
TreeHouse School pupils attend autism friendly screening of The Muppets
Last week 40 pupils from TreeHouse School attended an autism friendly screening of The Muppets at Phoenix cinema in East Finchley last week.Free seminar: Post 16 Education Law - Managing the Transition, 9 May 2012
We're hosting a free seminar covering Special Educational Needs and the Law, with emphasis on the law relating to the end of compulsory education, planning for Post 16/19 Education and where to access support on 9 May 2012.03 May 2012
Ambitious about Autism supports Give More!
Ambitious about Autism is delighted to be supporting the new Give More campaign. Give More is a 12-month campaign to encourage people to share their passion for the causes they care about by making a public commitment to give more money, time or energy in 2012, and to get us all talking more about giving.27 Apr 2012
Ambitious about Autism helps create leaflet about mental capacity issues
Ambitious about Autism has worked with Mencap, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors to develop a new resource to help parents who feel they are not being appropriately consulted about the welfare of their loved ones.25 Apr 2012
Graham Stuart MP takes parts in Walk In Our Shoes 2012
Walk In Our Shoes 2012 kicked off to an exciting start when Graham Stuart MP, the MP for Beverley and Holderness, spent the morning with Helen and Paul Caldwell and their family in Beverley, East Yorkshire, last week.24 Apr 2012
A huge thank you to all our Virgin London Marathon runners!
On Sunday 22 April nine runners raised over £30,000 for Ambitious about Autism by completing the Virgin London Marathon.Are you a young person with autism who's had bad experiences online?
Have you been a victim of online bullying or felt like your safety was at risk? We'd like to hear from you!19 Apr 2012
Cancellation of Animating Autism live Q&A, Thursday 19 April 8pm
Due to unforeseen technical problems we are unfortunately unable to host the live Q&A about Animating Autism tonight as part of Autism Film Club.16 Apr 2012
Ambitious about Autism tests out The Olympic Stadium
On Sunday 1st April the brand new Olympic Stadium in Stratford filled with different organisations, charities and members of the public involved in The Gold Challenge in the first ever test event ahead of the 2012 London Olympics this Summer.Good luck to our 2012 Virgin London Marathon runners!
Ambitious about Autism wants to wish good luck and a big thank you to all our runners at the 2012 Virgin London Marathon on 22 April.05 Apr 2012
Head of Communications interviewed on BBC Radio Kent's Good Morning programme - 5 April 2012
Mark Frodsham, Head of Communications at Ambitious about Autism, was interviewed on BBC Radio Kent's Mid Morning programme in relation to World Autism Awareness Day on 05/04/12.02 Apr 2012
Progress update on our Finished at School campaign aims
With your support, we have been making progress towards delivering the four key aims of the Finished at School campaign. Both Sarah Teather MP as Children and Families Minister, and John Hayes MP as Further Education Minister, have publicly welcomed our campaign and offered to work with us to deliver more and better educational opportunities for young disabled people.30 Mar 2012
Ambitious about Autism redevelops online community Talk about Autism for World Autism Awareness Day
Ambitious about Autism has redeveloped its online community, Talk about Autism, to mark World Autism Awareness Month on Monday 2 April 2012.Ambitious about Autism proudly celebrates World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is a United Nations supported day which begins a month long of autism awareness raising activities across the globe celebrating the lifelong developmental disability affecting 1 in 100 people in the UK.27 Mar 2012
Countdown to Ambitious Film Club launch
The clock is counting down as Ambitious about Autism prepares to launch the first ever autism-specific online film festival to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month in April.Professor Patricia Howlin delivers CRAE annual lecture
Ambitious about Autism’s Expert Adviser Professor Patricia Howlin is today giving the annual lecture at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE).22 Mar 2012
Highgate School raise nearly £5000 for Ambitious about Autism
Highgate School have raised nearly £5000 for Ambitious about Autism, through their Charity Week, which took place in February. Pupils and staff took part in lots of exciting activities throughout the week, including cake sales, a 5-a-side football tournament, a large-scale pub quiz and a Battle of the Bands.21 Mar 2012
A big thanks to Pierre Hermé for choosing us for Macaron Day!
Ambitious about Autism want to send a big thank you to Pierre Hermé for choosing us as the charity for their first UK Macaron Day.New Quality Standard announced for children with autism
Ambitious about Autism is celebrating today as the Government announce that there will be a new Quality Standard for children with autism.19 Mar 2012
Response to the Office of the Children’s Commissioner School Exclusions Inquiry
The Children’s Commissioner for England is right to highlight the scandal of illegal exclusions from school. Children with autism are unfairly and disproportionately over-represented in exclusion figures. The fact that pupils with special educational needs (SEN) are eight times more likely to be permanently excluded from school is shocking and must be addressed.14 Mar 2012
Make a sweet-toothed donation to charity
Ambitious about Autism will be the lucky recipients of a unique and tasty fundraising initiative encouraging people to buy delicious French macarons.Response to today’s judgement by Sir Robert Nelson sitting as a Judge of the High Court in respect of ZH v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis
A statement from Ambitious about Autism07 Mar 2012
Ambitious about Autism Youth Patron Josie Ryan speaks to MPs about having autism
Josie Ryan, Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Patron, told Parliament about autism and special educational needs (SEN) in a meeting gathering evidence in anticipation of the Government’s reform of SEN.06 Mar 2012
Watch Charlotte Moore talk about her sons with autism and her book 'George and Sam'
Charlotte Moore’s book, 'George and Sam', was published to huge acclaim by Viking Penguin in 2004 and was immediately regarded as one of the key books on autism.01 Mar 2012
Leading author and Parent Patron backs Finished at School campaign
My son Sam left school in July 2011. Sam has autism with learning difficulties. At 19, he has reached the age at which the government relinquishes responsibility for the education of people like him.28 Feb 2012
New Quality Standard for adults with autism
Ambitious about Autism welcomes today’s announcement from the Department of Health that there will be a new Quality Standard for adults with autism.24 Feb 2012
Our statement: Public Accounts Committee report on SEN for young people aged 16-25
Ambitious about Autism welcomes the report by the Public Account Committee which draws attention to the shocking lack of post school education and employment opportunities for young disabled people.23 Feb 2012
Nicky Clark interviews Sally Bercow for The Guardian about why she supports our charity
Ambitious about Autism Parent Patrons, Sally Bercow and Nicky Clark, took part in a discussion for The Guardian about Sally's eldest child Oliver, who's autistic, and why she supports our charity and TreeHouse School.20 Feb 2012
Ambitious about Autism joins the Autistic Rights Movement (ARM) UK
Ambitious about Autism has joined the Autistic Rights Movement (ARM) which campaigns throughout the UK to advance the interests of all autistic people. The charity is the first organisation to become an associate member and is hoping to support the growth and development of ARM UK in influencing public policy and decision-making.Disability campaigner, Nicky Clark, becomes a Parent Patron
Nicky Clark is a mum, campaigner and blogger. She began campaigning in 2008 with a site that promotes authentic portrayals of disability on the large and small screen.09 Feb 2012
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather MP visits Ambitious about Autism
Children’s Minister Sarah Teather MP visited Ambitious about Autism today to speak to parents whose children attend its flagship service TreeHouse School about special educational needs. The minister toured the charity and the school and took part in a roundtable discussion with parents about the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Green Paper, which outlines and the Government’s plans for reform.06 Feb 2012
Funding for SEN services protected
Ambitious about Autism welcomes the Government's announcement that local authorities will continue to recieve funding for special educational needs (SEN) support services this year, regardless of how many academies are in their local area.01 Feb 2012
Further Education Minister backs Finished at School campaign
Further Education Minister John Hayes officially announced his support of the Finished at School campaign at a cross-party public meeting in Parliament.31 Jan 2012
Finished at School Inclusion Charter – we want your views
What do you think colleges should do to better support young people with autism? Now is your chance to have your say!Preparing for Adulthood programme launches new website
The Preparing for Adulthood programme has just launched a new website, which aims to ensure young people with special educational needs and disabilities have equal life chances as they move into adulthood.27 Jan 2012
Our response to new research on early diagnosis of autism
Our response to research by the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) which has found that measuring brain activity in infants as young as six months may help to predict the future development of autism symptoms.20 Jan 2012
Make your voice heard on SEN provision
The Government is proposing major changes to the special educational needs (SEN) system in England. Now is your chance to tell ministers about the challenges involved in getting the right support at school and what you think most needs to improve.Campaign successes in 2011 and plans for 2012
2011 was our first year campaigning as Ambitious about Autism but our focus has remained on securing a better education for all young people with autism. With your support, we have been able to achieve some key victories, so thank you to all the young people, parents, carers and others who have thrown their weight behind our campaigns! We would also like to thank all the organisations we work in close partnership with.19 Jan 2012
Legal aid victory for young people aged 16–25 with SEN
On Wednesday 18th January, the Government agreed to make changes to the Legal Aid, Sentencing, and Punishment of Offenders Bill to ensure young people aged 16-25 will get access to legal aid when taking cases related to their special educational needs.18 Jan 2012
We need children and young people with autism and their families for a photoshoot
On Saturday 11 February, Ambitious about Autism is organising a day of photography to update our image library to support the work of the charity.16 Jan 2012
Lorraine Petersen OBE appointed as new Chair of Governors
Lorraine Petersen, Chief Executive of nasen, has been appointed Chair of TreeHouse School Governing Body. Read more about Lorraine’s background and her aspirations for TreeHouse School and its pupils.13 Jan 2012
Virginia Bovell speaks at Irish autism conference
Virginia Bovell gives a personal account of her campaign for autism services over the past sixteen years and her hopes and aspirations for the future.09 Jan 2012
Join the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism to discuss further education
A cross-party group of MPs will be holding a public meeting later this month, looking at how to improve access to further education for people with autism.Education and charity sector unites behind Finished at School campaign
Ambitious about Autism’s Finished at School campaign, to improve the educational provision for young people with autism, has won the backing of a series of influential organisations.21 Dec 2011
A massive Christmas thank you to our fantastic community!
We’ve had a fantastic festive season of fundraising in our local community around the Pears National Centre for Autism Education in Muswell Hill, North London.Margherita Taylor says thank you to TreeHouse School pupils
Help a Capital Child Patron, Margherita Taylor, launched TreeHouse School’s new Capital Sixth Form Learning Stations in November 2011.15 Dec 2011
Dr Rowie Shaw bids farewell to TreeHouse School and Ambitious about Autism
TreeHouse School and Ambitious about Autism are bidding farewell to long-standing Trustee and Chair of Governors, Dr Rowie Shaw.05 Dec 2011
Fenella Gentleman is appointed as a Trustee of Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is delighted to announce the appointment of Fenella Gentleman to the Board of Trustees.Chance to win the best 'X'-mas present ever!
Our partner TalkTalk, sponsors of X Factor, have kindly donated 25 sets of tickets for The X Factor Live Final on Sunday 11th December to raise money for Ambitious about Autism.01 Dec 2011
Robert Buckland MP visits Ambitious about Autism
We were delighted to welcome Robert Buckland MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism, to Ambitious about Autism today.30 Nov 2011
Tell the Government what you think about 16-19 education
Do you have something to say about how 16-19 education could work better for young people with autism? Now is your chance to tell the Government what you think!29 Nov 2011
Festive fun for all of the family
Ambitious about Autism is joining forces with the renowned Crouch End Festival Chorus to give you an opportunity to sing carols, listen to choral Christmas music; all whilst supporting your favorite charity!23 Nov 2011
Capital FM Presenter Margherita Taylor opens new Capital Sixth Form Learning Stations at TreeHouse School
Help a Capital Child Patron, Margherita Taylor, officially launched TreeHouse School’s new Capital Sixth Form Learning Stations yesterday. The new facilities include a radio station (Ambition Radio), digital arts suite, retail outlet (Our Capital Shop) and art studio.22 Nov 2011
Youth Patron, Luke Dicker, appears on BBC Radio 94.9
Ambitious about Autism, Luke Dicker, speaks on BBC Radio 94.9 talking about his experiences of autism15 Nov 2011
Ambitious about Autism and The Ear Foundation training
Ambitious about Autism is running some joint training on autism and deafness in conjunction with The Ear Foundation.11 Nov 2011
Night of Ambition raises over £200K
Ambitious about Autism held its Night of Ambition auction event on 10 November 2011. Taking place at Altitude 360 Black on the 28th floor of London’s Millbank Tower, the event proved a tremendous success, generating over £209,000 for children and young people with autism.04 Nov 2011
Our statement about the 'Oversight of special education for young people aged 16-25' report
Ambitious about Autism supports the National Audit Office’s estimate that lifetime support costs for disabled people can be reduced by £1m per person by equipping young disabled people with the skills to live more independently.02 Nov 2011
Buy our cards this Festive Season
Make the cards you send this Festive Season stand out with our exclusively designed Ambitious about Autism Season’s Greetings design.24 Oct 2011
Finished at School campaign attracts 1,000 supporters in the first week
Since launching the Finished at School campaign on Monday 17 October more that 1,000 people have joined the campaign by pledging their support online.18 Oct 2011
Founding parent fronts Finished at School
TreeHouse School was launched in 1997 by a small group of parents, including Virginia Bovell. They were all parents of children with autism and unable to find a school that could cater for child’s needs.Anne Shinkwin joins Ambitious about Autism as Director of Fundraising
Ambitious about Autism are delighted to welcome Anne Shinkwin as Director of Fundraising. Anne joins the team with many years of experience of working in corporate fundraising most recently as Head of Corporate Partnerships at UNICEF UK.17 Oct 2011
Our new campaign – Finished at School
Ambitious about Autism has launched a new campaign Finished at School which aims to secure more and better educational options for all young people with autism aged 16 – 25 to enable them to develop skills, gain employment, live more independently and ultimately live the life they choose.Tell us your story about life after school
As part of the Finished at School campaign we are profiling the stories of young people with autism and their families as they try and find the right education beyond school.Pledge your support for our new campaign
Ambitious about Autism has launched a new campaign to secure more and better education options for young people when they finish at school.14 Oct 2011
Youth Patron, Cian Binchy, speaks at theatre industry Inspiration Day
Cian Binchy, one of Ambitious about Autism's Youth Patron took part in a panel discussion at a theatre industry Inspiration Day which looked at ways in which the theatre can be more welcoming for people with autism.11 Oct 2011
Political leaders pledge their support
The leaders of the three major political parties have pledged their support to be ambitious for children and young people with autism.Sally Bercow presents her Celebrity Big Brother spoils
Sally Bercow presented Ambitious about Autism with a £100,000 cheque, a donation from her appearance on Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother.Ambitious about Autism supporters sweat it out at the Royal Parks Half Marathon
Supporters and staff of Ambitious about Autism ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 9 October.04 Oct 2011
Ambitious about Autism at the Conservative Party Conference
Ambitious about Autism and the National Autistic Society jointly hosted a fringe event at The Conservative Party Conference on Sunday 2 October.03 Oct 2011
Ambitious about Autism Chief Executive, Jolanta Lasota, to speak at social investment review launch
Ambitious about Autism Chief Executive, Jolanta Lasota, will be speaking at the launch of Making Good in Social Impact Investment: Opportunities in an Emerging Asset Class on Thursday 6 October.29 Sep 2011
Ambitious about Autism at the Labour Party Conference
The conference report from Ambitious about Autism's fringe event at the Labour Party Conference28 Sep 2011
Ambitious about Autism's statement about the new NICE guidance
Ambitious about Autism's response to NICE's new guidance on the recognition, referral and diagnosis of autism in children and young peopleCome and join us at the TES Special Educational Needs Show on 14 and 15 October
Ambitious about Autism will be exhibiting at The Times Educational Supplement (TES) Special Educational Needs Show in Islington on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October 2011.Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School raises £4,500 for Ambitious about Autism
Pupils from Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boy’s School in Elstree raised over £4,500 for Ambitious about Autism through a series of fundraising activities.22 Sep 2011
New Trustees appointed at Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism has made some changes to its board of trustees.21 Sep 2011
TalkTalk raises £16,000 in sponsored bike ride for Ambitious about Autism
Staff from business telecom provider TalkTalk raised over £16,000 by completing a 230 mile bike ride for Ambitious about Autism.19 Sep 2011
Ambitious about Autism at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
Ambitious about Autism and the NAS have held a joint fringe event at the 2011 Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Birmingham.13 Sep 2011
Jean Gross, Government Communication Champion, talks about autism
Jean Gross, the Government’s Communication Champion joined Talk about Autism on Tuesday 13th September 2011 for a live online Q&A event called 'Communication in the classroom'.09 Sep 2011
Ambitious about Autism at the Party Conferences
Ambitious about Autism will be hosting events jointly with the National Autistic Society at all three party political conferences this autumn.06 Sep 2011
Ambitious about Autism and Sainsbury’s Muswell Hill raise £100
Ambitious about Autism and TreeHouse School hosted a ‘taste and donate’ day at Sainsbury’s Muswell Hill last week and raised over £100.30 Aug 2011
Sally Bercow has left Celebrity Big Brother after raising £100k for Ambitious about Autism
Sally Bercow, Parent Patron of Ambitious about Autism, has left Celebrity Big Brother after raising £100,000 for Ambitious about Autism.24 Aug 2011
Volunteer for Ambitious about Autism!
Are you good with people? Do you like standing out in a crowd? Join our team of wonderful fundraisers in Canary Wharf. If you think you could spare some time between 6am – 10pm on Wednesday, 7th September we would love to hear from you!18 Aug 2011
Sally Bercow has joined the Celebrity Big Brother house to raise £100k for Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism today announced that, as a result of Sally Bercow’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, the charity will receive a donation of £100k.05 Aug 2011
Don't let disabled children pay the price for welfare reform
Ambitious about Autism has joined a group of 25 major charities and other organisations urging the Government not to cut welfare support for disabled children.01 Aug 2011
We support calls for an Autism Quality Standard
Ambitious about Autism has signed a letter to Health Minister, Andrew Lansley, in support of the Autism Quality Standards Bill.26 Jul 2011
Buckingham Palace garden party
TreeHouse School and Ambitious about Autism representatives attended the Queen’s garden party at Buckingham Palace last week.20 Jul 2011
Sharon Hodgson MP, Shadow Children’s Minister, visits Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism was delighted to welcome Sharon Hodgson MP, Shadow Children’s Minister, to the Pears National Centre for Autism Education on Monday 18 July 2011.12 Jul 2011
Ambitious about Autism Professional Conference
Ambitious about Autism held its professional conference ‘Supporting pupils with autism in a changing educational environment’ on Friday 8 July 2011.05 Jul 2011
The Pears Ambitious about Autism Annual Lecture 2011
Last night (Monday 4 July 2011) we hosted our annual policy lecture in partnership with Pears Foundation. It was the first event in a series of annual lectures, and was hosted by our President, Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE.29 Jun 2011
Autism campaigner Temple Grandin visits Ambitious about Autism and TreeHouse School
On Friday 24 June 2011, renowned American autism campaigner Dr. Temple Grandin visited Ambitious about Autism and TreeHouse School.Watch Temple Grandin's Q & A at TreeHouse School
The video of Temple Grandin's Q & A at TreeHouse School with staff and parents is now available on YouTube.24 Jun 2011
Read the Temple Grandin online Q & A transcript
Temple Grandin, the celebrated scientist, author and autism campaigner, visited Ambitious about Autism on Friday 24 June 2011 and took part in a live online Q&A on the Talk about Autism website.22 Jun 2011
Legal aid protected for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN)
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill (published yesterday) states that cases relating to SEN will continue to be covered by legal aid.21 Jun 2011
Ambitious about Autism respond to the Government’s SEN and Disability Green Paper
Ambitious about Autism's response to the SEN Green Paper20 Jun 2011
Capital awards £98,000 to local children's project as part of record giving year
Capital awards £98,000 to local children's project as part of record giving year'The Boss' gets ambitious about autism
The opportunity to buy a signed copy of Nick Hornby's essay on the Bruce Springsteen classic Thunder Road, printed alongside the lyrics in a beautiful book.13 Jun 2011
Ambitious about Autism is looking for a new Trustee
Ambitious about Autism is looking for a new Parent Trustee to join it's Trustee Board08 Jun 2011
Hampshire triathlon competitor supporting Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism is benefitting from the fundraising activities of a competitor in the Enduroman Ultra Triathlon Championships in Avon Tyrrell, Hampshire.06 Jun 2011
Jonny Gould is a new Ambitious about Autism Ambassador
Ambitious about Autism welcomes sports pundit and broadcaster Jonny Gould as a new Ambassador.01 Jun 2011
Ambitious about Autism's response to the abuse at care homes reported by the BBC's Panorama
Ambitious about Autism's statement on the abuse at care homes reported by Panorama27 May 2011
Ari Ne'eman takes part in Live Q&A on Talk about Autism
Ari Ne'eman to take part in Live Q&A on Talk about Autism23 May 2011
Boris pledges to be Ambitious about Autism
Mayor of London Boris Johnson visited Ambitious about Autism on Monday 23 2011 May to pledge his support for Ambitious about Autism.19 May 2011
Professional Conference 2011: Supporting pupils with autism in a changing educational environment
The Autism Education Trust, Ambitious about Autism and the Institute of Education invite you to attend a Professional Conference: Supporting pupils with autism in a changing educational environment on Friday 8 July 2011 in Central London.13 May 2011
Shaping Children's Services Together - a new practical guide
Ambitious about Autism publishes a new practical guide - Shaping Children's Serivces Together09 May 2011
CRAE 2nd Annual Lecture: 'The Education and Miseducation of Autistic Students'
CRAE 2nd Annual Lecture: 'The Education and Miseducation of Autistic Students'04 May 2011
Find out what Sally Bercow and Tessa Munt MP said in their live Q&A events
Sally Bercow, parent patron of Ambitious about Autism, and Tessa Munt MP will be doing live Q & As with Talk about Autism in May.19 Apr 2011
Launch of the UK ABA Autism Education Competence Framework
Launch of the UK ABA Autism Education Competence Framework26.2 miles is a long way to run for a bus...
Ambitious about Autism's marathon runners triumph!18 Apr 2011
Ambitious about Autism and Dimensions
Joint statement from Ambitious about Autism and Dimensions07 Apr 2011
Keith Duffy visits Ambitious about Autism and TreeHouse School
Ambitious about Autism parent patron and Boyzone singer Keith Duffy paid an exclusive visit to the charity and TreeHouse School yesterday.05 Apr 2011
Luke Dicker's Arctic adventure
Ambitious about Autism youth patron Luke Dicker has just completed a five-day trek across the Arctic for a BBC documentary the Coldest Classroom on Earth.01 Apr 2011
Celebrate World Autism Awareness Day
April 2nd, 2011, marks the fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). Ambitious about Autism will be taking part in World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in a number of ways.Schools failing children with autism
Recent research by Ambitious about Autism has found that 50% of all teachers have not been trained to teach children and young people with autism. This figure rises to 60% in secondary schools.28 Mar 2011
Your chance to influence the future of SEN policy
We want to hear what you think about the Government's recent Green Paper on SEN. We know that people who are directly involved are the experts on what works and what doesn't work.16 Mar 2011
Read our e-seminar: How to convince and persuade people about the real value of your work
The last and exciting 'participation' themed e-seminar, took place online on Wednesday 16 March 2011 at 12pm. The timely and topical theme explored how parent forums and those working in the voluntary sector can show funders, key partners and stakeholders, and the media the real value and importance of their work.15 Mar 2011
Lisa Nandy MP visits Ambitious about Autism and TreeHouse School
Ambitious about Autism was glad to welcome Lisa Nandy MP who visited last week. Lisa is on the Education Select Committee and has a particular interest in special educational needs.09 Mar 2011
Know your rights!: A guide to fighting cuts to support and services
We've published a guide parents and carers who are concerned about what cuts to local authority budgets might mean for the services and support their children rely on.SEN Green Paper published: Ambitious about Autism calls to protect families' legal rights
The Government have published a Green Paper on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability, which sets out plans for the future of services and support for children with SEN.23 Feb 2011
Read the latest e-seminar: The Influence of Culture when Participating and Taking Part
The third in our series of e-seminars will take place on Monday 28 February 2011 from 10.30am-12.30pm. It is an opportunity to explore some of the barriers and challenges facing parents and carers who do not have English as a first language and to share best practice ideas of how to reach out and be more inclusive.10 Feb 2011
Ambitious about Autism - a new strategy, brand and fundraising appeal
Ambitious about Autism, the national charity for children and young people with autism, will launch its new strategy, brand and fundraising appeal at the House of Lords on 10 February 2011.09 Feb 2011
Political leaders pledge to be ambitious about autism
We are delighted that the leaders of all three major political parties have today pledged their support for Ambitious about Autism. The Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, and Leader of the Opposition Ed Miliband, have all sent strong messages of support for children with autism and their families.31 Jan 2011
TreeHouse welcomes draft guidance to improve autism diagnosis in children
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) released draft guidance which aims to raise standards in services for children and young people with autism.26 Jan 2011
Proactive Participation in the TreeHouse e-seminar!
The TreeHouse Parent Participation Project successfully ran its second e-seminar on Wednesday 26th January at 10:30 am GMT21 Jan 2011
ABA: Where are we now and where are we going?
On 20th January, TreeHouse hosted a conference for ABA professionals13 Jan 2011
Parent Participation Project Online E-seminar for Parents!
The Parent Participation Project is delighted to announce the second in a series of online e-Seminars to take place on January 26th at 10:30am GMT
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