BeyondAutism Fast Responder

Assess need. Meet needs faster.

Through direct support, training, and ongoing consultancy, the BeyondAutism Fast Responder programme gives schools quick access to autism expertise when it’s needed most. We work closely with pupils, families, and school teams to:

Prevent exclusions and reduce crisis points
Equip staff, pupils and their families with the tools to meet future challenges
Build confidence, empowerment, and a sense of belonging

Our community-led approach creates sustainable change, improving outcomes and wellbeing for both pupils and educators.

The service was first piloted in 2022, funded by City Bridge Foundation, with two London boroughs and one Multi Academy Trust. The results were striking: 96% of pupils remained in placements with no further suspensions, schools reported 100% positive feedback, and staff felt more confident applying strategies to support pupils going forward. These outcomes underline the lasting impact the BeyondAutism Fast Responder can make.

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Who we support

We work with pupils who:

Show early signs of needing support or are at risk of crisis

Have an autism diagnosis, are awaiting diagnosis, or have been referred for an assessment

Have or do not have an EHCP

Watch the video below for some commonly asked questions about BeyondAutism Fast Responder®

Proven and cost-effective

The BeyondAutism Fast Responder® model has a proven track record of reducing exclusions for pupils with SEN, helping schools build lasting inclusion and stronger learning communities.

Find out more about our subscription package, including pricing, here.

“[BeyondAutism Fast Responder’s] support in difficult times for the team was superb. Support was praised by the staff as insightful and welcome with so many ideas to try.”

SENCo from a BeyondAutism Fast Responder school

Get in touch

If you are interested in our BeyondAutism Fast Responder service, please complete the form below. Or get in touch at fastresponder@beyondautism.org.uk or 020 3031 9702.

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We’re currently running our #IncludedNotExcluded campaign to help us fund 3 subscriptions to the service. This will provide training for 12 BeyondAutism Fast Responders, who will in turn support up to 360 pupils per year. To find out more, head over to our dedicated campaign page.