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The Windmill School

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Welcome to The Windmill School an all age autism specific school for 90 pupils aged 5- 19. A relational, informed, authentic, approach to autism education

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Joined June 2023
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Barnet Council@BarnetCouncil16 Jul 2025
Barnet Council has launched the Barnet Children & Families Autism Hub, a collaborative initiative with @ResourcesAutism, a national charity providing specialist support for autistic under 18s and their families. View the full article here👉 bit.ly/4nPxNuL
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE15 Apr 2025
2023 Annual Lecture: Making schools safer and more inclusive for autistic students - Pete Wharmby #CRAEwebinar #archive youtube.com/watch?v=GxLbBQcl…
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE9 Apr 2025
Channel 5’s #AreYouAutistic is available to stream. [27-mins in] CRAE’s Director Anna talks about how autistic people often process more info than non-autistic people, which can lead to both advantages in some situations but challenges in others.    channel5.com/show/are-you-au… 1/2
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It's here! Neurodiversity Celebration Week has begun! 🌟 Let’s make this week one to remember! Head to eu1.hubs.ly/H0hyg5Q0 to get started 🌟 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
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Saskia Grassie@SaskiaGrassie10 Jan 2025
Thoughtful, valuable #CRAEwebinar @MsJoBillington @CRAE_IOE Autistic experiences of marginalisation, bullying, invalidation, & effort required to ‘be good’ & appear ‘normal’ in school - impact on identity, attainment, belonging & wellbeing youtu.be/vzv_WzdIXuA?feature… #Neurodiversity
CRAE webinar flyer screenshot with head and shoulder shot of Jo Billington and quote ‘I liked school, but school didn’t like me’: autistic adults’ reflections on their primary school experiences’ At top of screen #CRAEwebinar and letters UCL and lower right original time and date for the webinar on Thursday 14th November 2024

ALT CRAE webinar flyer screenshot with head and shoulder shot of Jo Billington and quote ‘I liked school, but school didn’t like me’: autistic adults’ reflections on their primary school experiences’ At top of screen #CRAEwebinar and letters UCL and lower right original time and date for the webinar on Thursday 14th November 2024

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Finally holding our book in my hands.
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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou (@JoPavlopoulou) profile pictureDr Georgia Pavlopoulou@JoPavlopoulou24 Apr 2022
Publishing contract signed. #autism #mentalhealth #coproduction #counselling #psychotherapy
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Studio III@studioIII15 Nov 2024
See Peter Vermuelen live in Birmingham, UK this December for a full-day seminar on autism and the predictive brain. Limited tickets are now available exclusively from studio3.org/news/events
Studio 3 Presents: Autism and the Predictive Mind: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World. A Full-Day Seminar with Dr Peter Vermeulen. Empower your understanding and support of autistic individuals with world-renowned expert Dr Peter Vermeulen at our full-day seminar in Birmingham City Centre! Wednesday 11th December 2024, 10am - 4pm GMT. At Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Edgbaston, B15 3TN. Gain deep insights: Explore cutting-edge research into the predictive brain and sensory processing from an expert in the field of autism and neuroscience. Practical Strategies: Learn how to better support autistic children and adults through context priming. Community Connection: Network with families and professionals in the local community dedicated to enhancing support, care and understanding. Tickets are now on sale for £95(+VAT). For more information and to book your place, visit www.studio3.org/news/events.

ALT Studio 3 Presents: Autism and the Predictive Mind: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World. A Full-Day Seminar with Dr Peter Vermeulen. Empower your understanding and support of autistic individuals with world-renowned expert Dr Peter Vermeulen at our full-day seminar in Birmingham City Centre! Wednesday 11th December 2024, 10am - 4pm GMT. At Birmingham City University, City South Campus, Edgbaston, B15 3TN. Gain deep insights: Explore cutting-edge research into the predictive brain and sensory processing from an expert in the field of autism and neuroscience. Practical Strategies: Learn how to better support autistic children and adults through context priming. Community Connection: Network with families and professionals in the local community dedicated to enhancing support, care and understanding. Tickets are now on sale for £95(+VAT). For more information and to book your place, visit www.studio3.org/news/events.

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On this course professionals and parents will deliver modules designed to increase your knowledge and skills with understanding Autism and using practical strategies to support your child. More info here: admin.barnet.gov.uk/sites/de…
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE26 Jul 2024
A new CRAE study is looking for parents/carers/guardians of autistic young people who attend special schools in England to share their experience of preparing them for life when they leave school. Research is collab'd with 5 autistic YP & @SamuelDexxter. bit.ly/parentsviewscareersgu…
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GRRAND@grrand_team28 May 2024
This is going to be SO good.
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BACPAC is a comprehensive training and support programme for parents/carers of children aged 6-19, with a diagnosis of Autism. This course is available free of charge to families living in Barnet. Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Our CEO Cathy is neurodivergent & mum to 2 autistic young people. She has tailored this handbook to support parents, addressing key challenges & looking to the future. This is a guide with a focus on difference, not deficit. bit.ly/3LZ6OKU #Autism @SheffieldLuke
A hand holds up a book with a bright, rainbow coloured cover. The book title is “Nurturing your autistic young person” by Cathy Wassell. A quote alongside reads - I have rarely read such a superb autism-related book - more than highly recommended!" Dr Luke Beardon

ALT A hand holds up a book with a bright, rainbow coloured cover. The book title is “Nurturing your autistic young person” by Cathy Wassell. A quote alongside reads - I have rarely read such a superb autism-related book - more than highly recommended!" Dr Luke Beardon

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BACPAC is a comprehensive training and support programme for parents/carers of children aged 6-19, with a diagnosis of Autism. This course is available free of charge to families living in Barnet. Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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Barnet libraries@BarnetLibraries1 Apr 2024
This beautiful display at Golders Green Library celebrates Ramadan, Easter and Passover. Why not visit us and borrow some of these titles today? ow.ly/RI3x50R4hCh #BarnetLibraries #DiscoverYourLibrary
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CRAE@CRAE_IOE24 Feb 2024
Exploring the 'triple empathy problem' and autistic professionals, with Dr Mary Doherty of Autistic Doctors International. CRAE's annual lecture focuses on insider perspectives bringing community benefits. Tue, 12 March 6pm bit.ly/tripleempathy #CRAEwebinar
Autistic professionals and the triple empathy problem.

Autistic professionals and the triple empathy problem.

Dr Mary Doherty, founder of Autistic Doctors International, on leveraging insider perspective for community benefit.

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Wise words from @BDPerry... Why we need to understand how powerful our own pulse of intention is; how we affect the temperature in the room and why emotional regulation is key to success. #FlipTheNarrative 💜
A dysregulated human cannot regulate another dysregulated human. #FlipTheNarrative

ALT A dysregulated human cannot regulate another dysregulated human. #FlipTheNarrative

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Liz Pellicano@liz_pellicano19 Jan 2024
This is a fabulous special issue! It's a must-read.
The Psychologist (@psychmag) profile pictureThe Psychologist@psychmag16 Jan 2024
We've had a massive and very positive reaction to our guest edited Jan/Feb neurodivergence special. So as well as exploring it via bps.org.uk/psychologist-issu…, for this issue only you can also view/download the PDF via link at top of the guest editors' intro: bps.org.uk/psychologist/neur…

The Psychologist, January/February 2024 | BPS

Neurodivergence: Change, complexity, and challenge

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....and more animations to communicate autistic priorities, neurodiversity affirmative science and a healthy narrative that does not see autistic ppl as the problem. #NATPmentalhealth #AllAgesAutismMH #Tier4AFC
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Studio III@studioIII12 Jan 2024
Free Webinar | Monday 29th January, 5pm GMT Join @gdmorewood later this month for a free live webinar on implementing the saturation model in mainstream and specialist educational settings to improve outcomes for learners. Sign up here: studio3.org/free-webinars
Studio 3 Presents: Free Live Webinar. Date: Monday 29th January. Time: 5pm - 6pm UK Time (GMT). Speaker: Gareth D. Morewood. Topic: Understanding the Saturation Model as a Tool for School Improvement. Description: In this free live webinar, Educational Adviser Gareth D. Morewood will be speaking about implementing the Saturation Model as a tool for school improvement in mainstream and specialist educational settings. Link to sign up: www.studio3.org/free-webinars

ALT Studio 3 Presents: Free Live Webinar. Date: Monday 29th January. Time: 5pm - 6pm UK Time (GMT). Speaker: Gareth D. Morewood. Topic: Understanding the Saturation Model as a Tool for School Improvement. Description: In this free live webinar, Educational Adviser Gareth D. Morewood will be speaking about implementing the Saturation Model as a tool for school improvement in mainstream and specialist educational settings. Link to sign up: www.studio3.org/free-webinars

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This free session is focused on ACES and the impact they can have on a child’s development. It will be run by Barnet Speech and Language therapists, Alison Montgomery and Deborah Ezekiel and is suitable for all school staff. Book here: belstradedservices.uk
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