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Autism: Initial Teacher Training

Monday 11 March 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Department for Education reviewed the mandatory initial teacher training core content framework to support pupils with special educational needs, including autistic pupils.
  • Duncan Baker brought a ten-minute rule Bill to the House mandating autism training in the initial teacher training framework.
  • The Department committed to including more content on supporting autistic pupils in initial teacher training from September 2025 and allocated 12 million to the universal SEND services programme for autism awareness training.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Duncan Baker
Education
Context

The question arises from the need for early identification of autism in initial teacher training courses to support autistic children effectively.

Question

Whether her Department is taking steps to ensure that initial teacher training courses include early identification of autism.

Answer from David Johnston

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps and commitment on autism training were not detailed

How: Under Review, Under Consideration

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Q2 Duncan Baker
Education
Context

The MP introduced a ten-minute rule Bill to mandate autism training in initial teacher training, highlighting its importance for early identification.

Question

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?

Answer from David Johnston

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific commitment on the ten-minute rule Bill was not given

How: Happy To Meet

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