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National Autistic Society: Getting help at school

created by BELS on behalf of National Autistic Society published on 09 September 2026

The National Autistic Society have fully updated their advice and guidance on getting support for autistic children and young people at school. The new pages explain education support across the UK, with dedicated guidance for each nation, plus advice on working with schools, SENCOs, resolving disagreements, and requesting support.

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Free independent travel training scheme for children and adults with SEND

created by Barnet safe and sustainable travel team published on 07 September 2026

Able To Travel is back this October, and bookings are now open for our free independent travel training sessions. These one-off sessions are designed to help children, young people and adults with additional needs become more confident and safer when travelling independently.

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Resources for Autism: parent carer virtual workshops

created by BELS on behalf of Resources for Autism published on 07 September 2026

Resources for Autism are running virtual monthly workshops for parent/carers in Barnet, Lewisham and Southwark. On the last Tuesday of every month from 6-7pm we will be presenting on topics around autism, related conditions and strategies to help autistic people to thrive. Our next workshop is on Managing Relationship with School on the 29th September from 6-7pm.

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Our SENCO Challenge Workshops 2026/27

created by SR published on 03 September 2026

Our SENCO Challenge Workshops 2026/27 Our SENCO Challenge Workshops are an invaluable opportunity to hear local and national updates in relation to SEND as well as meet other SENCOs, share good practice and build your network with others across our school communities. They have proved very popular during the last two terms and described 'as a life line' by one of our SENCos.

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BACPAC: Barnet Autism Course for Parents And Carers

created by BELS Autism Advisory Team published on 02 September 2026

BACPAC is returning on the Tuesday 8th September. Please note bookings for autumn term have now closed but you can email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list and receive the spring term session flyer with sign-up details once this opens.

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