Make school make sense

The National Autistic Society's 'make school make sense' education campaign was launched in 2006 and aimed to improve educational provision for children with autism, so that every child can get the education they deserve.

The campaign was based on a survey we carried out in the UK on autism and education. The findings of the survey, along with key recommendations for national and local government, were published in a report entitled make school make sense - Autism and education: the reality for families today.

We continue to work hard to get the right education for children with autism, even though the public focus on our campaigning work has shifted to other crucial issues which affect people with autism and their families.

Local provision for children with autism is often limited, teachers' training in autism is inadequate and children and their families struggle to access the entitlements that are their right.

It is vital that the good practice that exists in some areas is extended to all schools in all areas so that every child with autism gets the education they deserve.