Autism Inclusion Teacher

Hi everyone, my name is Rachel Phillips and I have been appointed the Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT) role at Modbury School P-6, for 1 day per week. 

The Autism Inclusion Teacher role was new in 2023 through the Department for Education as a nation-leading initiative to build educator understanding and knowledge around supporting autistic children and young people. 

The first component of the position will involve me building my own teaching expertise, knowledge and understanding of autism through engaging in formal learning offerings and participation in the Autism Inclusion Teacher networks. To improve knowledge and practice across the school, I will then share my learnings and resources with colleagues to teach autistic children and young people in their own classes. 

I look forward to sharing information with you this year regarding this role. 

Warm regards, 

Rachel Phillips

Autism Inclusion Teacher