Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Provide Funding for Neurodiversity Diagnostic Assessments in State Schools

Closed 908 signatures

What the petition asks

Provide direct funding for neurodiversity diagnostic assessments in state schools. These could improve diagnosis of students and help them to receive the support they require. This should include funding for the involvement of educational psychologists in the assessment process.
Establishing Direct Funding:
Initiate direct funding for neurodiversity diagnostic assessments in primary, secondary, and sixth-form state schools. This should help every student have access to timely and comprehensive evaluations.

Policy Review:
Conduct a thorough review of current policies regarding funding for neurodiversity diagnostic assessments at all educational levels. We believe this will help to address existing gaps and shortcomings.”

Timeline

11 Dec 2023 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 908
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 11 Dec 2023
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.