Petition Fund more school places for autistic children without learning disabilities
I would like the Government to fund more school places for children who have autism, but not learning disabilities. Mainstream school can be completely unsuitable due to sensory issues, social difficulties and anxiety, which could prevent these children being educated to their full potential.
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I believe most state special schools are geared towards pupils with learning disabilities and/or serious physical conditions and therefore deliver too few high level qualifications such as GCSEs and A-levels. As such, we feel that many autistic pupils cannot be suitably educated in the state special OR mainstream system. I think the private companies opening schools to fill this gap in provision turn large profits, which the Government could avoid by funding more school places.
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Autism Act 2009: Share your views for an inquiry
A House of Lords Committee are holding an inquiry into the Autism Act 2009.
To inform it, the Committee would like to hear how you would improve several areas including:
- public understanding and acceptance of autistic people
- assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic support
- access to healthcare, community support and education
Share your views by Monday 2 June 2025
What happens next?
Your responses will inform the Committee’s understanding and work on this issue.
At the end of the inquiry, it will publish a report with recommendations for the Government.
The Department for Health and Social Care must then respond to the report.
What is the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee?
The Committee is a group of Members of the House of Lords from different political parties. It considers the Autism Act 2009 and makes recommendations to the Government.
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