Making Sense of Autism
2025-01-21 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for a webinar with the Autism Education Trust on January 21st 3.30pm-5.00pm. We are delighted to be partnered with the AET. This is a webinar not to be missed.
This webinar is an awareness-raising module that introduces autism and the Three Areas of Difference: Social Understanding and Communication, Flexibility, Information Processing and Understanding and Sensory Processing and Integration. We explore the Three Areas of Difference in terms of strengths and support needs and identify some initial reasonable adjustments that need to be considered when supporting autistic pupils.
The aims
The aims of this module are:
To extend your understanding of how autism affects pupils in school.
To increase your expertise in recognising a pupil’s individual strengths and differences.
To develop your skills in identifying barriers to learning for autistic pupils.
To develop your understanding of what reasonable adjustments need to be made to support autistic pupils in their setting.
Learning objectives
After completing the module, you will be able to:
Understand that autism is a difference rather than a deficit or disorder.
Recognise the Three Areas of Difference and how these can affect autistic pupils.
Listen to and learn from the perspectives of autistic pupils and their parents/ carers.
Reflect on your practice and implement reasonable adjustments to support autistic pupils.

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Is your school racist?
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for this challenging and thought provoking webinar, ‘Is your school racist?’ on 11th February at 4:00 PM. The webinar is presented by Angie Cord (Director of Curriculum & Education) & Lara Sengupta (Founder & CEO), Every Future Foundation.
Join us for an insightful and challenging webinar titled “Is Your School Racist?” This session is designed for school and trust leaders, as well as educators, to critically reflect on the anti-racism culture within their settings.
Key Topics:
Racial Literacy: Understanding and improving racial awareness and sensitivity.
Microaggressions: Identifying and addressing subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions.
Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students, particularly those from minority backgrounds.
Diversifying Curriculums: Strategies for creating inclusive and representative educational content.
Interactive Elements:
Q&A Session: Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the presenters.
Practical Strategies: Learn actionable steps and best practices to foster an anti-racist environment in your school.
This webinar promises to be a thought-provoking and practical session, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to make meaningful changes in your educational setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive positive change.
About our presenters:
Lara
Lara’s personal experience of being a racialised minority child and then an adult growing up in London, played a major part in the creation of Every Future Foundation (Originally: Breakfast Clubs Against Racism).
Lara has experience working in international non-profits and social enterprises, including her past business which combined yoga with workshops in Kolkata, India, providing human trafficking victims with employable skills and a support network for rehabilitation.
Lara now lives in Cambridgeshire, with her partner and two young children.
Angie
Angie is a Senior Lecturer and consultant specialising in Education and Antiracist Education Practice, with 17 years of experience in the primary and higher education sectors. As the leader of Hackney’s Diverse Curriculum initiative and with a recent MA in Social Justice and Education from UCL, she is deeply committed to eradicating racism and inequalities in education and beyond.
Angie’s passion is rooted in her experiences as a mixed-heritage educator with an East Asian background. She brings her years of experience as an educator to support EFF with curriculum development and understanding the education sector from an educators lens.

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Developing the Writing Skills of Children with Autism
2025-02-25 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar on February 25th from 4- 5pm. Unlock the potential of young writers with autism in our upcoming webinar, “Developing the Writing Skills of Children with Autism.” This session is designed to equip educators, parents, and caregivers with effective strategies to support and enhance the writing abilities of children on the autism spectrum.
Key Topics:
Understanding the unique challenges and strengths in writing for children with autism
Practical techniques to foster writing skills
Creating an inclusive and supportive writing environment
Utilising tools and resources to aid writing development
About our Presenter
Nicola Musgrove is a renowned expert in the field of autism, bringing a wealth of experience from both her professional and personal life. With years of experience in the classroom and extensive research into autistic behaviors, Nicola has a deep understanding of the challenges and strengths associated with autism.
As the mother of two autistic children, Nicola speaks with authenticity, compassion, and a profound knowledge that resonates with parents, educators, and young people alike. Her unique perspective combines professional expertise with personal insights, making her an exceptional guide for this important conversation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Nicola’s expertise and gain practical tools to support the young people in your life. Register now to secure your spot!

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