Ambitious about Autism

It’s Bonfire Night! But remember remember that some autistic people find aspects of the celebrations challenging. To read autistic young people’s top tips for fireworks events, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4f7e4SA

Could you be the new Chair for Ambitious College?    As our current Chair looks to retire, we’re looking for someone to lead the Governing Body and College through its next stage of development and growth.     You’ll have previous experience of Chairing a Governing Body or Committee or supporting as an executive leader. You’ll also be a good communicator, team player, and be effective in engaging with a range of stakeholders.     Most importantly, you’ll share our vision, mission and values – placing autistic young people and their families at the heart of all decisions.    For more information and to apply, please head to:   https://bit.ly/3CaaqJl

Help shape the education system for autistic children and young people! 📣 The curriculum and assessment review has been set up to review the national curriculum and statutory assessment system in England, including qualification pathways. This is your opportunity to ensure the curriculum and assessment frameworks support autistic children and young people so they can leave education with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in adulthood. Whether you’re an autistic young person, parent or carer, educator, researcher or employer – have your say today!    Fill out the online survey: https://bit.ly/3NHNjZb

We want to find out more about autistic young people’s experiences in mainstream education. We want to hear directly from autistic young people (aged 16 or over) and parents, carers or relatives of autistic children and young people about how the system is currently working and your views on how it could be improved. Take part in our short survey today. You could also be in with a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher. https://bit.ly/3YGuSua

Do you want to learn more about our Supported Internship programme? 💼 Supported internships are courses aimed at young people aged 16-25 who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and want to move into work but need extra support to do so. The programme takes place in a business setting and learners are immersed in the workplace, learning through feedback and gaining real employability skills. Attend one of our free information sessions where you can meet recent graduates, current interns and the team who manage the programme. Reserve your space today: https://bit.ly/3zKBxd9

Fireworks season has officially begun, with people all over the country celebrating Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night over the next week. Lots of autistic people enjoy fireworks events but for others the sounds, smells and crowds can be stressful and overwhelming. To read autistic young people’s fireworks top tips, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4f7e4SA

There’s still time to help us find out about autistic children and young people’s experiences in mainstream education. This will help us understand how the system is currently working and how it could be improved. If you’re an autistic young person aged 16 or over or their parent or carer, please complete this short online survey to tell us about your experiences. https://bit.ly/3YGuSua Provide us with your details at the end and you’ll be in with a chance to win a £50 shopping voucher, or you can choose to remain anonymous.

The chancellor’s announcements today signal a significant investment in education, including an additional £1bn funding for the SEND system, which gives us hope for the future. Read our full statement here: https://bit.ly/3YK3ITd

Do you want to learn more about careers education and how you can embed good practice to support autistic young people? Sign up to our free course – available for limited time only! 🚨 Our ‘Careers education framework in your education setting’ course introduces you to autism and provides practical training on how to support autistic young people through careers education so they can thrive in adulthood. The course includes a four-hour training opportunity and a one hour follow up session after three months, as well as 29 resources for you to use in your education setting. Book your free space today: https://bit.ly/3Y50VT0

Join us for the biggest cycle ride of the year! 🚴 Registration for the iconic Manchester to London cycle ride, in partnership with Rapha, is open for 2025. Join Rapha founder, Simon Mottram, on Sunday 22 June 2025 and cycle 220 miles in a single day to raise vital funds for autistic children and young people. Starting at dawn in Manchester, ride down the spine of the country on an awe-inspiring journey through the Peak District, Midlands, and the Chilterns before finishing as the sun sets in London. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/46BSouz