Autism Awareness Week

In April, pupils took part in a special SMSC focus for World Autism Acceptance Month, designed to help them move beyond awareness and towards empathy and understanding.

Throughout the week, pupils explored what autism really means, challenged common myths, and discussed fair and inclusive ways to support others. All activities were discussion‑based and fully inclusive, with no expectation for pupils to share personal experiences.

What Pupils Took Part In

• Myth‑busting quiz to build accurate understanding
• Listening to autistic voices through a Cat Burns Q&A
• Empathy scenarios exploring fairness and moral choices
• Inclusion pledges and mini awareness campaigns
• Reflection and celebration through posters and displays

Our Approach

Staff used respectful, plain language, focused on everyday actions pupils can take, and offered alternatives to speaking for those with sensory needs.

The week encouraged pupils to think about how they can “show up” for others and helped strengthen our school’s culture of kindness, respect and inclusion.