School governors get lessons on autism
Tom Lloyd
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Governors from schools in the London Borough of Lambeth have been given awareness raising training on autism.
Linda Downie, who has three sons with autism, delivered the training to the 10 governors as part of the charity TreeHouse's Parent Support Project.
Subjects covered included how to reduce exclusions, recognising the difference between disobedience and disability and the responsibilities governing bodies have to autistic students.
Liz Osman, manager of the project, said: "The governors were really keen to find out how to ensure their schools meet the needs of children and young people with autism."
The Department for Children, Schools and Families is funding the Parent Support Project, which is working with 10 local authorities across England.
Subjects covered included how to reduce exclusions, recognising the difference between disobedience and disability and the responsibilities governing bodies have to autistic students.
Liz Osman, manager of the project, said: "The governors were really keen to find out how to ensure their schools meet the needs of children and young people with autism."
The Department for Children, Schools and Families is funding the Parent Support Project, which is working with 10 local authorities across England.
