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Raise Peer Awareness In 2024 - Autism Acceptance Week!

World Autism Acceptance Resources Available Now! Are you ready to lead the classroom conversation around autism and peer awareness?

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TG Escapes to provide 10 classroom building for SEND/Autism at Beacon Hill

Our commercial associate, TG Escapes, shares their plan to build a 10-classroom space for SEND pupils at Beacon Hill School.

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Autism Education Trust appoints new Chair

We would like to welcome our new Chair, Adam Micklethwaite!

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Spring 2024: Latest Examinations Guidance

Discover the latest information and useful links to support upcoming exams!

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Become a Member of the Autistic Young Experts!

The Panel are recruiting 7 new members! Find out more about these positions and discover how you can apply...

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Watch now: Meeting the Demand for Good Autism Practice in Education

Did you catch our first online event - Meeting the Demand for Good Autism Practice in Education? Discover the agenda and watch the webinar on…

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Meeting the Demand for Good Autism Practice in Education

Join AET Director, Dr Sarah Broadhurst, as she unveils the AET’s ‘Meeting the Demand’ plan to widen the reach of our support to all…

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A New, Free Autism Support Programme for Families & Carers

A new, FREE autism support programme will help families to learn more about autism and the support available to them.

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National Autistic Society publishes updated Education Report 2023

On 30th May, The National Autistic Society (NAS) published an updated Education Report 2023, with recommendations using the research from 2021…

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