Delivering ‘Autism Awareness and Inclusion’ in Your School (Primary/Secondary)
- Online
- 23 Oct 2025 (15:30 - 16:30)
Back by popular demand. This DfE-funded ‘Train the Trainer’ webinar is designed to introduce leaders, SENCOs, and inclusion teams to Autism Awareness and Inclusion: Training for Teachers and Support Staff — a fully developed, ready-to-use training package that equips educators with practical strategies to support autistic learners in an inclusive school environment.
Participants will learn how to deliver this structured training within their own settings, so that staff in the setting feel confident in meeting the needs of autistic learners.
Aligned with the latest DfE and EEF standards, the package also includes:
- A set of ready-made training slides with speaker notes, activities, and recommended reading
- A step-by-step video guide that walks you through the training slides and how to use them
This webinar is essential to using the DfE-funded training package effectively — ensuring a consistent, evidence-based approach to supporting autistic learners.
Online
Suitable for: Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Head Teacher, Inclusion Manager/Leader, SENCO, Senior Leader
Meet your trainer
Tina Harvey OBE
Until July 2023, Tina was the Head of an Outstanding all age special school for children and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties including those with an additional diagnosis of autism. Tina held this post for over 30 years, during which time the school expanded its roll by 90%.
Tina trained at Birmingham University and holds a Master’s Degree in Childhood Autism, and has spent all of her career working within the special education field. Tina was a National Leader of Education until her retirement from Headship. Tina continues to work as a member of the South East South London Regional SEND team for Whole School SEND (nasen). Aside from Special Educational Needs, Tina's particular interests are school improvement including ethical leadership and leadership development at all levels including governance. Tina firmly believes in the power of coaching as a supportive professional development tool for colleagues.
Tina is the Deputy Regional SEND Lead for South East region.
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