Outlining the best features of 16 schools ranked "outstanding" by Ofsted, the report, written by Institute of Education (IOE) professors, aimed to make recommendations to improve education practices for pupils on the autistic spectrum.
Based on in-depth interviews with staff, pupils and parents, the research found several consistent themes across the schools surveyed. They all displayed high aspirations for pupils with autism and took time to listen to their feedback.
They also recognised the need for an "autism curriculum" that sought to address the social, emotional and communicational needs of children with autism, and used multiple assessments to monitor their progress.
A lot of importance was placed on staff training and support, and health practitioners were involved in educational activities. Another common theme was school leaders acting as ambassadors to raise community awareness on autism, and communication with parents and carers was encouraged.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
