Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Mandate neurodiversity training for staff in children’s sports & arts
Open for signatures
33 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to mandate neurodiversity training for any staff members working with children in the sports and arts sectors, including in grassroots sports clubs, football academies and the arts.
We believe neurodiversity training could provide staff with basic awareness of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. Many children have hidden needs and may be excluded without understanding or adjustments. Schools must make reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010; we believe the same support should apply outside school.
Timeline
| 20 Aug 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
20 Aug 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 21 Aug 2026.