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Action for Inclusion is one of many organisations which is offering its support to the Finished at School campaign (www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/finishedatschool), which aims to secure more and better educational options for all young people with autism (and all disabilities) aged 16 – 25. Action for Inclusion's Jenny Marr said: “Colleges face significant barriers in offering the right kind of programmes and support for young people with autism, and with other disabilities, who at the crucial stage of transition in their lives are frequently let down by lack of educational provision. That is why the professionals who work with Action for Inclusion fully support the Finished at School Campaign. We endorse the call for a common approach by all agencies that focuses on young people’s future lives, and a coordinated funding system. There are many examples of excellent practice in the further education sector that we can build on, so that on leaving school all young people have choices, and the opportunity to develop their potential, gain employment and lead fulfilling lives”. There are examples of good practice in colleges across the SE. Can you let us know of any in your area which we could ask for a case study, which could be put on the Ambitious about Autism website? Ambitious About Autism has set up a working party to develop an Inclusion Charter for the FE sector. The aims of the Inclusion Charter are: 1) to encourage further education providers to commit to improving their educational offer to young people with autism and other disabilities; We will keep you informed of progress and would welcome any ideas you have on this. Ambitious about Autism are also keen for individual colleges to get involved with the campaign and to endorse its aims. |
