What we do

The service advises schools to enable children and young people to reach their full potential academically and socially, whilst promoting independence. We provide support in schools in order for staff to develop a greater understanding of autism and apply good practice.

The team consists of specialist teachers trained in interventions, such as TEACCH, PECS, SCERTS, Social Stories and other autism-specific strategies. The AET National Autism Standards are also promoted by the service across schools, to support regular evaluation of effective, inclusive practice.

The service is funded by the local authority. and every school is offered an agreed level of monitoring and support.

We provide:

• training and workshops across the school year for primary school staff
• advice and modelling of resources and interventions
• bespoke in-school training which can be arranged to support individual schools through their advisory teacher.

Secondary schools can buy in and access up to six training workshops per year.