News Research to have on your radar: November Lauren Nicolle Nov 14, 2024 This article summarises some key pieces of research in the learning disability and autism field over recent weeks.…
Education Scottish MP fighting for new law on physical restraint in schools Darren Devine Aug 4, 2023 Campaigners in Scotland are fighting to change the law to make it harder to restrain and seclude pupils in school.
Autism MP calls for new Bill to make autism training mandatory for education staff Lauren Nicolle Jul 11, 2023 A conservative MP is campaigning for an ‘Early autism assessment and mandatory teacher training Bill’ that would…
Education Government directed to protect children from restrictive practices in schools Lauren Nicolle Jun 14, 2023 The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) has directed the UK and Northern Ireland to protect…
Autism Just one in seven secondary school teachers have received autism training Lauren Nicolle Jun 1, 2023 The National Autistic Society is calling on the government to ensure that all school staff are trained and educated…
Challenging Behaviour “It is unacceptable that children are being physically injured and… Darren Devine Feb 12, 2019 Darren Devine discusses the widespread nature of the use of restraint and seclusion in schools for learning…