Education Resources

On this page you’ll find resources, advice and support for a range of topics relating to autism and education.

Let us know what else you would like to see here and if you would like to contribute any information to this page then please feel free to contact us

Statement of Educational Needs (SEN)
Advice, Support and Advocacy
Non-Maintained Schools
Through the Years


Statement of Educational Needs (SEN)

  • Click here to find out more about SEN from Direct Gov
  • Click here for “Choosing a school with a SEN?” Advice from Direct Gov
  • Click here for advice about the SEN, choosing a school and reviewing the SEN from The Citizens Advice Bureau

Advice, Support and Advocacy

  • Click here to find out more about the NAS Advocacy for Education Service
  • Click here to find out about the National Parent Partnership Network (in England & Wales)
  • Click here to find out more about SNAP Cymru in Wales
  • N.B. soon Barnardo’s will also provide a similar to service to these in Scotland.

Non Maintained Schools

There are many excellent autism specialist schools around the UK run as charities and businesses, some places funded by the Local Education Authority too.

Good examples are:

  • North London: Treehouse School, click here to visit their site
  • Middlesex: Hillingdon Manor School, click here to visit their site

Through The Years

  • Click here to find out more about Pre-School Options from the NAS
  • Click here for more on Primary and Secondary Schooling from the NAS
  • Click here for more on Further and Higher Education from the NAS


 
Special Education Needs (SEN) – A Guide for Parents and Carers
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Glossary of SEN related terms
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SEN Statement
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Education Flow Chart
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