Include autism training within schools up and down the country for teachers

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

As an autistic man growing up before there was full knowledge I know that training and early intervention is paramount. My late teacher with full training changed the direction of my difficulties.

As soon as I was given the correct approach to teaching I began to learn. This is important to all children on the spectrum. A trained teacher is worth 4 untrained teachers at least so please let’s make it mandatory! We are putting more autistic children in main stream putting a strain on teaching so with the right training at least the teaching staff have a chance to help make a difference.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

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Mandate all teachers in mainstream schools receive SEN & mental health training
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Timeline

12 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
4 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Feb 2026

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