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<p>All initial teacher training (ITT) courses must ensure that trainee teachers can
meet the Teachers’ Standards. They must have a clear understanding of the needs of
all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Teachers must be able to adapt teaching to the needs of all pupils, including pupils
with autism.</p><p> </p><p>Following the publication of the independent review of
ITT by Sir Andrew Carter in 2015, the Government commissioned an expert group, chaired
by Stephen Munday CBE, to develop a framework of core ITT content. The Carter Review
had found variability in the quality of course content, identifying SEND as one area
for improvement.</p><p> </p><p>Stephen Munday’s group, which includes SEND experts,
have considered how the new framework of core content for ITT will have a focus on
SEND, including conditions such as autism. The Secretary of State for Education has
confirmed that autism training will form part of the new core content for ITT. Ministers
are currently considering the recommendations of the group and the report is expected
to be published in due course.</p>
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