Petition · Department for Transport, Department of Health and Social Care
Fund and require trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming support in schools
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund and require schools to provide trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming education in schools. This should include understanding threat responses, co-created sensory tools, protective behaviour policies, and ring-fenced money for early intervention and counselling, and training for staff.
We think neurodivergent young people are often punished or dismissed for responses in certain satiation, such as shutdowns, meltdowns or running away. Without support, we believe this can lead to school exclusion, self-harm and reliance on NHS services. We therefore call on the Government to fund trauma-informed education to keep pupils safer, improve school attendance and reduce long-term costs.
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport, Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
14 Jan 2026
Closed
14 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.