We support you to develop neuroinclusive settings, where difference is celebrated, and all autistic learners experience a positive education.
The Autism Education Trust's (AET) new Professional Development Programme for Wales is a unique, CPD-accredited autism training initiative.
The Programme aims to create a lasting culture change in how schools support autistic pupils.
It has been co-produced with parents, professionals, and a panel of autistic young people, ensuring it reflects the lived experience and needs of Welsh young people and professionals.
The Programme offers tailored training modules and framework documents to support practice and covers educational phases from early years through to schools.
Training is delivered by local AET Partners, either face-to-face or virtually, using a variety of engaging teaching methods as part of a school or setting’s ongoing CPD.
AET Partners, who purchase a licence to deliver the training in their area, must meet AET’s delivery standards. We also welcome consortia of multiple organisations working together to deliver the training.
How we help:
We work in all education settings, from individual schools, through to local or regional approaches with Local Authorities.
Our support is tailored to your needs, but can include:
- Local or regional development to create a sustainable approach, empowering local teams to deliver training through a license.
- Consultancy and advice, including audits, training needs analysis, workforce development plans, mentoring and culture change management tools.
- Flexible autism training for your school, or group of education settings.
Benefits
- Consistency of quality and best practice.
- Confidence your teams have the knowledge and skills they need.
- Build inclusive settings where all students thrive.
- Implement practical solutions that align with the ALN code of practice.
- Holistic joined-up approach that adapts to your setting.
Results:
- 97% agree the training was appropriate to the Welsh education system
- 96% have a higher level of understanding of the strengths and needs of autistic children and young people
- 95% feel more confident supporting autistic children and young people
Source: Monmouthshire training feedback 2024
Why work with us?
We provide specialist autism education expertise, by delivering evidence-based practical solutions.
Our experience is built on co-production and collaboration, with lived experience from Welsh autistic young experts, parents and carers and education professionals.
The AET brought a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills not just in the area of high quality, up-to-date and person-centered good autism practice, but also around how to develop, manage and embed organisational and cultural change. This has been a hugely rewarding journey for all of us in Monmouthshire, and we are proud of what we have achieved together, the legacy of which will mean a sustainable model for autistic children.
Dr Morwenna Wagstaff, Head of Inclusion, Monmouthshire County Council.
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The AET have worked in true partnership with us to design and set up a sustainable approach to drive forward consistent good autism practice across schools, settings and specialist Resource Bases. Their autism expertise and willingness to fully understand our needs has been invaluable.
Dr Morwenna Wagstaff, Head of Inclusion, Monmouthshire County Council.