The Education Committee has launched a major new inquiry focused on finding solutions to the crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision.

The Committee is seeking evidence on short term actions to stabilise the SEND system which is currently experiencing increased demand, protracted waiting times and increased pressure on schools and local authorities. The Committee will also be looking at how, beyond stability, long term sustainability of the SEND system can be achieved to support and improve […]

A Practical Guide to Autism

Support for parents and carers. This accessible support guide provides practical advice for parents and carers who have an autistic child or young person. Coming soon …. A Practical Guide on Autism: Support for Parents and Carers

First Anniversary celebrations

In December we will be celebrating the first anniversary of this MK Autism website. We thank those who have contributed through our contact link and our accompanying Facebook group and invite you all to suggest how we can celebrate this first milestone.

SEND disputes – what are your options?

 Very useful information about disputes with special educational needs in England from House of Commons Library. Disputes about special educational needs in England

Autism In Law UK – 1

Welcome to a new blog on our site. This is the first blog we have started and this will cover the research that we are doing on how Autism is defined by UK Law, starting with English law. The aim is to produce an index of where ‘Autism’, ‘Autistic’, and related words appear in legislation. […]