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SEND improvement plan’s cost cutting focus will not fix our broken system
Education
3 March 2023
The government published its long-awaited SEND improvement plan but was it worth the wait? Our CEO, Jolanta Lasota, shares her thoughts on what it means for autistic children and young people.
The impact being excluded from school had on my childhood
Education
10 May 2022
In our latest blog, Ambitious Youth Network member, Susannah, writes about her own experiences of being excluded from school and the impact this had on her wellbeing and education.
Achieving your goals on the spectrum
Awareness
27 January 2022
In our latest blog, autistic film and TV student and writer Caitlin shares her advice to other young people on achieving personal goals – no matter how big or small!
Exam cancellation: an autistic point of view
Education
23 February 2021
Emily, one of our Youth Patrons, explains her concerns over the cancellation of exams and lack of clarity. From one day to the next the well-established routine has been changed.
The importance of happiness and wellbeing in autism education
Education
9 June 2020
Renowned autism expert Peter Vermeulen shares the importance of focusing on the happiness and wellbeing of autistic people.
All you need to know about Education, Health and Care plans (part 3)
Early years
9 January 2019
In the third part of a three-part blog author Jessie Hewitson explains everything you need to know about the EHCP process.
All you need to know about Education, Health and Care plans (part 2)
Early years
8 January 2019
In the second blog author Jessie Hewitson explains everything you need to know about the EHCP process.
All you need to know about Education, Health and Care plans (part 1)
Early years
7 January 2019
Author Jessie Hewitson explains everything you need to know about the EHCP process.
Guide to making youth groups inclusive
Education
23 April 2019
Many autistic young people are missing out on the benefits of youth groups, as they find it very hard to access them.
A guide to requesting a place at a specialist school or college
Education
5 December 2019
When searching a specialist school or college for your child, it's helpful to understand your rights.
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