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SEND reform: putting children and young people firstThe Government are consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. The changes aim to improve help and support for children and young people with SEND across the 0 to 25 years system. Your views are really important and great opportunity to share your thoughts on the proposed changes.The closing dat

Training and Employ Autism AdministratorThe Training and Employ Autism Administrator intern will support the training and Employ Autism functions of the team. You will assist in updating the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with historic information, manage and respond to enquiries and provide administrative support.Location: Hybrid working. Majority of time working from home, with oc

Various roles with CapgeminiProject Management Office (PMO) AnalystLocation: Capgemini - Grange Central, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4ERHybrid working: 3 days’ work from home, 2 days in the officeTeam: SAP Contract Delivery Area TeamInternship duration: 12 weeksHours: 37.5 hours a week, between the hours of 7am-6pm, Monday-FridaySalary: £25,200 per year (pro rata)     Application deadline: 11 June 20

Various roles with CapgeminiProject Management Office (PMO) AnalystLocation: Capgemini - Grange Central, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4ERHybrid working: 3 days’ work from home, 2 days in the officeTeam: SAP Contract Delivery Area TeamInternship duration: 12 weeksHours: 37.5 hours a week, between the hours of 7am-6pm, Monday-FridaySalary: £25,200 per year (pro rata)     Application deadline: 11 June 20

Check out our events calendar for more events happening this weekThe Science of Autism & Women with Dr Catriona StewartTuesday 20 May, 6:30pm - 9:30pmThe Glee Club GlasgowDiscover the often-overlooked experiences of autistic women and why so many remain unseen and unheard. Followed by Q&A.16+Click here to find out moreAuthor event: Robin Ince on his adventures in neurodiversityWednesday 21 May, 3p

Worcester man raises money for autism charity with London Marathon runAlex Hales, 24, took on the 26.2-mile challenge on Sunday (April 27), finishing in an impressive four hours and 58 minutes.He raised almost £1,250 for Ambitious about Autism.Click here to read moreChris Packham says autism does not need a cure: ‘We are not broken’The conservationist said he does not want a cure to autism followi

Long-term savings (LTS) internLocation: ABI, One America Square, 17 Crosswall, London, EC3N 2LBMinimum of 40% of our working time in the office on average over the course of a month. This works out as two days per week in the office although you are welcome to do more if you wish. Please note this is mainly flexible but there are some days when all colleagues need to be in, for example team or all

Dad designs jacket for neurodivergent childrenA dad has designed a coat for neurodivergent children after seeing the struggles his autistic son goes through every day.The coat is lined with a sherpa material and is weighted to increase attention span and reduce hyperactivity.It also has high vis stripes to enhance safety in public spaces.Each pocket in the jacket is filled with a sensory fidget to

Check out our events calendar for more events happening this weekAvoiding Burnout in Autistic AdultsMonday 29th April, 1pm - 2pm 12 Lower Clark Street ScarboroughThis free event has been planned for people living in Scarborough and surrounding Whitby and Ryedale.Join The Retreat Clinics Neurodevelopmental Team for an insightful and empowering session focused on understanding and preventing burnout

Autistic artist hopes his work will inspire othersAn autistic artist said he was honoured that his painting of a football stadium will be sold to raise money to help other autistic people.David Downes has painted Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town Football Club, and is auctioning the art for the club's community foundation.Click here to read more'Autism charity helped me become a better versio

PXC raises £330,000 for Ambitious about AutismPXC has raised £330,000 for the Ambitious about Autism charity through the company’s annual ‘Night of Ambition’ event.This year’s event was held last week and was the 16th annual Night of Ambition, with over 350 people in attendance at Raffles London at The OWO in Whitehall.The fundraising event was hosted by Christopher Eccleston and was run in partne

Check out our events calendar for more events happening this weekKoala Adults Support GroupMonday 31 March, 7:30pm - 9pm OnlineAn online peer support group for neurodivergent adults - diagnosis not necessary.Click here to find out moreWomen's Neurodiversity CircleTuesday 1 April, 6pm - 7:30pmThe Hearth, 16 Londsdale Road, LondonThis is a warm space for sharing and supporting. Whether you're neurod

'Makaton has made our bond so much stronger'Tasha, from Derby, is now learning to become a Makaton tutor after she mastered the language programme to communicate with TJ, who has Down's syndrome, is autistic and non-verbal.Click here to read more'Beaming with confidence': Skiers dominate Special OlympicsDouble gold medallists Caolán McConville and Lucy Best returned home this week after competing

FlippGen: Digital RebelsAn opportunity for young people aged 14-25 to join FlippGen's youth advisory board, Digital Rebels.Click here to find out morePlease note we are not necessarily affiliated with any of the organisations mentioned in this post. We are not responsible for the organisation or accessibility of the opportunities posted. If you have a negative experience with any of the organisers

Youth Network members Joanna and Maddie provided spoken evidence to the House of Commons Committee for Education. They spoke about their experience of the SEND system within the mainstream system and made suggestions on how it could be changed to better support neurodiverse students.

Internship: Network Deployment AnalystLocation: Britvic National Distribution Centre – Lutterworth, Wellington Parkway, Magna Park, Lutterworth. LE17 4XW Team: Demand and Supply Planning Internship duration: one year Hours: 37.5 Monday-Friday  Working arrangement: Site-based, five days a week whilst being trained. Hybrid working available after training – two days on site (Tuesday and Thursday), r

Autistic young people speak up on behalf of SEND pupils in ParliamentLast week, two autistic young people from our Ambitious Youth Network travelled to Westminster to tell the country’s decision makers about the challenges autistic pupils face in school.Joanna Hall, aged 22, and Madeline Thomas, aged 19, gave evidence to the House of Commons Education Select Committee as part of its inquiry into t

Travel support for autistic peopleMental Health Innovations is a charity that powers support services The Mix and Shout.They are working with The Motability Foundation to understand how people with disabilities, neurodivergence and mental health conditions experience public transport.The Motability Foundation is a charity dedicated to making all journeys more accessible.Complete the survey to shar

Check out our events calendar for more events happening this weekNeurodiversity Celebration WeekVarious timesOnlineThis week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week!Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, u

Webinar: Starter’s guide to apprenticeshipsWednesday 19 March, 12:30pm This is an introduction session to apprenticeships; we will go through the basic information you need to know to help you decide if it could be an option for you. Helen Twomey from Amazing Apprenticeships will be sharing her knowledge and resources with us.  We are going to look at:what an apprenticeship isthe different qualifi