Education

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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