Sir Julian Smith

Sir Julian Smith

Conservative — Skipton and Ripon

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 April 2025

Debate

SEND Teachers

Contribution

There are significant gaps in the understanding of autism profiles from teachers and school support staff. The evidence shows that there will be massive benefits in school attendance and educational performance if that understanding can increase. I urge the Secretary of State and the team to ask the specialist neurodiversity group that they have set up to look specifically at initial teacher training to see whether more autism-focused elements can be added.

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