Breadcrumb Home - About us Media centre News Latest news Read our latest news to find out about the work we're doing to support autistic children and young people and our reaction to developments that affect them. Ambitious about Autism responds to Schools White Paper Policy 23 February 2026 The Government has published its long-awaited Schools White Paper, which sets out its plan to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Read our initial response. Our new Absence Notes campaign Policy 3 February 2026 We have launched a new campaign called Absence Notes inviting autistic young people and parents to share stories explaining the reasons behind school absence. Charity sector calls out Government on ‘unacceptable’ autism policy Policy 23 January 2026 Autism charity sector’s response to the House of Lords’ report, Time to deliver: the Autism Act and the new autism strategy. Our response to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 report Policy 23 November 2025 The House of Lords Special Inquiry Committee has published its landmark report on the Autism Act 2009. Read our Chief Executive’s response. Autistic and OK extended until 2028 Projects 10 November 2025 We are delighted to announce that our pioneering mental health programme will continue its vital work over the next three years. Our response to Schools White Paper delay Special Educational Needs 22 October 2025 The Government’s Schools White Paper, expected this autumn, will now not be published until early in the new year. Read our response. Our joint statement on the US government’s autism announcement Research 22 September 2025 The US government has linked paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism. Alongside other leading UK autism charities, the Autism Alliance, Autistica and the National Autistic Society, we issue a joint response. Our response to the Education Committee’s ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ report Special Educational Needs 17 September 2025 The Education Committee has published a report called ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’. Here is our response. Our response to recent media reports about autism Special Educational Needs 30 April 2025 We set the record straight about autism. Launching our exclusive new merchandise range Fundraising 11 April 2025 Today is for unmasking! Check out our exclusive new merchandise range. Celebrating Night of Ambition 2025 Events 31 March 2025 Find out about our annual night of Ambition event that took place on 27 March. Autistic young people speak up on behalf of SEND pupils in Parliament Policy 14 March 2025 Two autistic young people from our Ambitious Youth Network travelled to Westminster to tell the country’s decision makers about the challenges autistic pupils face in school. Lost learning in mainstream schools Policy 11 March 2025 Take a look at our report ensuring autistic children and young people get the education they deserve. Autistic and OK programme reaches thousands of autistic pupils at one-year milestone Youth participation 28 February 2025 One year after launch, the Autistic and OK programme, designed to help autistic young people improve their mental health and understand themselves, is continuing to make a big impact. Find out more. Renowned actor Christopher Eccleston to host Night of Ambition Events 26 February 2025 We are incredibly excited to announce that our host for Night of Ambition 2025 is renowned actor Christopher Eccleston. Find out more. See More Categories Ambitious College Employment Events Fundraising Policy Projects Research Special Educational Needs The Rise School TreeHouse School Youth participation
