Our strategy
A perfect storm of the Covid-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, reduced resources and an ongoing lack of understanding of autism means the next three years are critical.
Our Time for Ambition strategy sets out the key change we want to achieve for autistic children and young people and their families. We see a world where autistic children and young people can be themselves and realise their ambitions. Understanding, flexibility, the right support at the right time. That’s all we ask.
Now is the time for change. Now, is the time for ambition.
Why we’re needed
We started as one school and have become a movement for change. Progress towards equality for autistic children and young people has been made and we’re proud of our role in this.
But that progress now hangs in the balance.
Without understanding, acceptance and the right support at the right time, there are lifetime consequences on the quality of life for autistic children and young people and their families.
How we’re going to do it
We want even more autistic children and young people to have happy and fulfilling lives that give them dignity, respect and compassion.
Over the next three years, we will continue to build on our core expertise in education and employability while engaging more than ever before in the other areas that are essential for autistic children and young people to lead a fulfilling life, such as having supportive families and relationships, good health and wellbeing and being active citizens in their communities.
What we need to do
We want to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported.
Achieving our objectives would not be possible without the strong foundations that underpin our strategic plan. We will develop and align our governance, leadership, people, culture, fundraising, infrastructure, systems and processes to support the implementation of our strategy.
Here's how we plan to achieve that ambition.
Our overarching aim is that all autistic children and young people have an excellent and inclusive education.
We want every autistic young person to have access to good careers education, including work experience.
Good physical and mental health and wellbeing are essential to ensuring autistic children and young people can thrive.
Being connected to others is vital. We will provide peer networks and information tailored to autistic children and young people, and their families.
Inclusion is a cornerstone of our Ambitious Approach, and this is just as important in the community as it is in education or employment.
We’ll work with autistic young people and their families to improve their access to excellent education, quality health support, and fulfilling careers.
for autistic children and young people and our work.
creating a world where everyone belongs.
to new approaches, in how we make decisions, and engage with our community.
with autistic children and young people, parents and carers, our partners and staff to maximise impact and reach.
and commit to learn from our successes and mistakes; sharing knowledge, expertise and resources.
Now is the time for change. Now, is the time for ambition.
Download a more detailed version of our strategy and learn more about what we hope to achieve over the next three years.
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About us
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