Introduction to the Autism Education Trust Programme Steve Huggett and Sarah-Jane Critchley Director and Programme Head AET Using the Autism Education Trust Programme NAHT March 20 th 2014 Why use the AET? Strong research base Practical tools for use in schools Ofsted School Inspection Handbook The learning, quality of work and progress of groups of pupils, particularly those who are disabled, those who have special educational needs and those for whom the pupil premium provides support, show that they achieve exceptionally well. Wide community of educational practitioners Good Practice for ALL pupils The structure of the main elements of the 2011/13 programme Sarah-Jane Critchley Training: We have trained over 25,000 people since Feb 2012 AET Programme Schools Programme LA Standards Post 16Early Years Parents Guide Sarah-Jane Critchley National Standards Training delivery through hubs Competency Framework Training Materials National Standards Evaluation Sarah-Jane Critchley Development of an AET Professional Competency Framework Sarah-Jane Critchley Training delivery through hubs Competency Framework Training Materials National Standards A set of knowledge and skills that are required for professionals in educational settings working with pupils on the autism spectrum Evaluation Evaluation The AET hubs training programme was highly effective. It surpassed its delivery targets. There was evidence to support each of its success criteria, with the strongest evidence relating to the impact on staff confidence about their knowledge, understanding and skills to support the education of pupils with autism. 35% of delegates had no previous training on autism over half little or no training in autism Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE), Institute of Education, University of London 13 Coming soon: Early years level 1 training March Post 16 level 1 training March Early years level 2 and 3 pilot training - June/July final version - from September/October Post 16 level 2 and 3 pilot training - June/July final version - from September/October Early Years standards and competency frameworks published - May/June Post 16 standards and competency frameworks published - May/June Key features of the AET programme Its national Its local Its a partnership Its organic