The AET Training Programme is the largest ever programme for nurseries and schools in England and aims to provide practical advice and greater knowledge of autism.
The latest phase builds on the success of the schools hubs which were launched in 2011. Since then 11 hubs for schools have been established and over 14,000 individuals have received training.
The next phase of the training which incorporates early years will be delivered from January 2014, and funded by £1.5m from the DfE for a period of two years.
Dr Steve Huggett, director of AET, said, ‘There are three levels of training. The Level 1 is a day and a half course which is free and covers basic awareness and is targeted at a wide range of professionals who may come into contact with autism. There is very strong focus on the practical.
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