Petition · Department for Education
Make autism training mandatory for teachers in schools to help understanding
Closed
137 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like the Government to make autism training mandatory for all teachers.
I believe that if teachers were made to complete autism training as a mandatory requirement, this would give them some understanding of how people living with Autism can struggle in school and how best they can support their students as currently there is very little understanding with in schools. I think that this may also help some children remain in mainstream schools instead of having to go to specialist schools, as the child may not actually need to attend a specialist school if mainstream ones could support.
Timeline
| 17 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
137
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
17 Dec 2024
Closed
17 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.