Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Mandatory training for teachers to understand ADHD & autism
Closed
1,682 signatures
What the petition asks
We ask the Government to make training on ADHD and autism a mandatory part of the teacher training. We believe too many people see the stigma of ADHD and autism, classing ADHD children as 'naughty' and autism isn't fully understood leading to children not having educational needs met.
Allocate teacher training days to give training and lessons to teachers on how to communicate and respond to children with ADHD and autism. This will give teachers an understanding of learning needs and help to teach the child to succeed and learn in their own unique way. Not having their educational needs met can cause frustration for the child, teachers and parents.
Timeline
| 30 May 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Nov 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,682
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
30 May 2023
Closed
30 Nov 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.