Autism Initial Teacher Training 2024-03-11
2024-03-11
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Q1
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The question arises from the need for early identification of autism in initial teacher training courses to support autistic children effectively.
Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that initial teacher training courses include early identification of autism.
The Department for Education reviewed the mandatory initial teacher training core content framework, alongside the early career framework, with attention to supporting pupils with special educational needs including autistic pupils.
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Specific steps and commitment on autism training were not detailed
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Q2
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The MP introduced a ten-minute rule Bill to mandate autism training in initial teacher training, highlighting its importance for early identification.
I recently brought my ten-minute rule Bill to the House which mandates autism training in initial teacher training framework. Will the Minister assure me of steps taken to include autism training specifically and meet me again to discuss supporting my ten-minute rule Bill?
The hon. Friend is running a strong campaign; from September 2025, initial teacher training will contain more content on supporting pupils with special educational needs including autistic pupils. £12 million committed to universal SEND services programme for autism awareness training.
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Specific commitment on the ten-minute rule Bill was not given
Happy To Meet
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