Steve Brine hosted the launch of a new report into reform of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities system in Parliament on Wednesday 11th July.
The report was published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for Autism, and Steve was re-elected the previous day as Vice-Chair.
The event was also attended by Minister of State for Education, Sarah Teather, and was also addressed by a young person with autism.
Steve said: "One in every 100 children has autism, and far too many of these children and their families are being let down by the current system and are struggling to get the support they need.
"Ahead of the forthcoming Children and Families Bill, the APPGA have made a number of recommendations for change, so that young people with autism have better opportunities to thrive at school and lead full and independent adult lives. "
The report recommends that every school has a lead teacher for autism, all children and young people with autism and special educational needs have an action plan (including those without Statements or the proposed Education, Health and Care Plans), and there is meaningful support for all young people with autism and SEN up to 25 years, including those not in further education.
Pictured; Steve Brine with Sarah Teather as the launch of the report
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Coming soon, a copy of the report will be available at www.appga.org.uk.