Autistic spectrum condition (ASC)
Councils are expanding specialist provisions and services for children with autistic spectrum condition.
Brent Council's Cabinet approved expanding Phoenix Arch Special School by 50 places for children with autistic spectrum condition (ASC) from September 2027, addressing growing demand (September 2026). Ealing Council's Cabinet also approved new Specialist Resourced Provisions for pupils with special educational needs, with 66 places across two schools, starting phased intake from September 2027 (July 2026). Tower Hamlets Council approved a new short breaks service for children and young people with ASC and complex health needs, commencing in November 2026 (March 2026).
The expansion of Phoenix Arch Special School and the new Specialist Resourced Provisions in Ealing are scheduled to begin phased intake from September 2027. The new short breaks service in Tower Hamlets is set to commence in November 2026. These developments aim to meet the growing demand for specialist support for children and young people with autistic spectrum condition.
Key facts
- Brent Council's Cabinet approved expanding Phoenix Arch Special School by 50 places for children with ASC from September 2027. Source
- Ealing Council's Cabinet approved 66 new Specialist Resourced Provisions places for pupils with SEN, starting September 2027. Source
- Tower Hamlets Council approved a new short breaks service for children with ASC and complex health needs, starting November 2026. Source
- The annual budget for Tower Hamlets' new short breaks service has been increased to £1,393,594. Source
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