Rejected petition Include autism training within schools up and down the country for teachers

As an autistic man growing up before there was full knowledge I know that training and early intervention is paramount. My late teacher with full training changed the direction of my difficulties.

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As soon as I was given the correct approach to teaching I began to learn. This is important to all children on the spectrum. A trained teacher is worth 4 untrained teachers at least so please let’s make it mandatory! We are putting more autistic children in main stream putting a strain on teaching so with the right training at least the teaching staff have a chance to help make a difference.

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You may wish to sign the following petitions, which call for similar action:

Fund more training for teachers to support children with SEN
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/743033

Review and reform education system to support neurodivergent children in schools
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/747126

Mandate all teachers in mainstream schools receive SEN & mental health training
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/746351

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Date submitted 12 January 2026
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