Join The Cavendish School and its partners for a free one-day event for professionals working with autistic children and adults this Autism Awareness Month.

Hear from specialists and learn from those with lived experience and personal insight about how you can enhance teaching and learning for autistic students. With time for networking as well as practical sessions on the day, you will leave the event with strategies and support that you can use immediately.

While the event is aimed at professionals, parents and other interested individuals are welcome to join us.

When is the event?

Join us on 10 April 2026 between 09:30am and 4:30pm

Where is the event?

The Cavendish School, Park Drive, Impington, Cambridge, CB24 9LY

What topics will be covered during the event?

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Improving educational outcomes

• A therapeutic approach to teaching

• Curriculum design for autistic students

• Post-16 provision for autistic students

• Building an inclusive culture for neurodivergent students and teachers

Who will you hear from at the event?

• Stephanie Smith, Director of Autism Education, Eastern Learning Alliance

• Julie Bailey PhD, Teaching Associate, University of Cambridge (Faculty of Education)

• Dean Beadle, autistic speaker and trainer

More speakers, including our special keynote speaker, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Places are free, but limited. Reserve yours now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-and-education-in-england-2026-tickets-1980081266370?aff=ebdssbdestsearch