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. Announcing the new Chair of our Board of Trustees 25 September 2024 We are delighted to announce that Robert Bishop is to become the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of Ambitious about Autism, including its Schools Trust. Find out more. New mental health programme launched for autistic secondary school pupils Projects 6 March 2024 Find out more about the Autistic and OK programme which aims to help autistic pupils understand and look after their own mental health and wellbeing. Autistic Britain’s Got Talent star Travis George becomes our new ambassador Projects 7 February 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that actor and Britain’s Got Talent star Travis George has become our new ambassador. Rose named after TV star Gregg Wallace’s son launched to support autistic children and young people Fundraising 3 November 2023 A new rose named after four-year-old Sid Wallace, the autistic son of television presenter Gregg Wallace, is set to increase autism acceptance and raise vital funds to support autistic children and young people across the nation. How a new programme is providing education for families and carers Projects 11 October 2023 Are you a family member to an autistic person based in London or the Midlands? We’re offering free individual sessions about autism, delivered by parents and carers of autistic people. St. John’s College in Brighton joins national charity Ambitious about Autism Special Educational Needs 1 September 2023 St. John’s College, a specialist college based in Brighton, has joined national charity Ambitious about Autism. New webinar series for parents and carers launched Projects 27 June 2023 Talk about Autism is the online community for parents and carers of autistic children and young people. Gregg Wallace MBE becomes our ambassador TreeHouse School 5 June 2023 The MasterChef star and entrepreneur will support our mission to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities for autistic children and young people across the UK. Working together for better outcomes through the merger of Ambitious about Autism and St. John’s School and College 19 April 2023 The Boards of Trustees of Ambitious about Autism and St. John’s School and College have approved the merger of the two charities taking effect on Friday 1 September 2023. Me, My Autism & I Exhibition Events 27 March 2023 An exhibition exploring how clothing can make the world a little more comfortable for autistic girls. New campaign with Vanish celebrates autistic girls 27 March 2023 For World Autism Acceptance Week 2023, Ambitious about Autism has partnered with Vanish to nurture a conversation that celebrates autistic girls, breaks down myths and broadens public understanding. SEND improvement plan another missed opportunity Policy 2 March 2023 The government has today published its long-awaited SEND and AP Improvement plan. Read our response. New partnership launched to create national schools' mental health programme Youth participation 24 February 2023 We have launched a new partnership with Zurich UK and the Z Zurich Foundation to help develop a programme to change thousands of young lives. Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust nominated for two awards The Rise School 6 February 2023 Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust has been nominated for two awards in this year’s National Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Awards. Find out more. Campaign launched to stop autistic children and young people being ‘written off’ at school Policy 29 November 2022 Today we launch a new campaign calling on the government not to write off autistic children and young people’s chances of achieving in education. See More Categories Ambitious College Employment Events Fundraising Policy Projects Research Special Educational Needs The Rise School TreeHouse School Youth participation
