National Autistic Society Accreditation

Alt Bridge School is proud to be accredited by the National Autistic Society (NAS), a recognition of our commitment to providing outstanding support for autistic students. This accreditation highlights our dedication to creating an inclusive, understanding, and supportive environment that enables every student to thrive.

Why Is This Accreditation Important?

Being recognised by the NAS is a significant achievement for our school because it:

Validates High-Quality Autism Support – Confirms that we meet rigorous national standards for autism education, ensuring students receive the best possible support.
Enhances Staff Expertise – Highlights that our staff have a strong working knowledge of evidence-informed autism practices and can adapt strategies to suit individual needs.
Builds Trust with Families – Provides confidence to parents and carers that we are externally assessed and recognised for our commitment to supporting autistic students effectively.
Recognises Student Voices – Ensures we listen to the experiences of autistic students and their families, creating a supportive, student-centred environment.
Demonstrates Commitment to Continuous Improvement – The NAS process not only recognises our strengths but also helps us refine and improve our best practices in autism education.

Key Findings from our Report

The NAS Accreditation report highlighted that:

Staff have a strong working knowledge of evidence-informed approaches associated with good autism practice.
Specialist approaches are adapted to ensure that support is person-centred and tailored to individual abilities, interests, preferences, and challenges.
Feedback from autistic young people and their families was largely positive, recognising the school’s dedication to meeting students’ needs.
Areas for further development were carefully considered, ensuring continuous improvement in our autism support practices.