Ofsted removes guidance linking autism to extremism following public campaign
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Ofsted removes guidance linking autism to extremism following public campaign

1 hours ago · Originally published 5 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism
Ofsted has updated its inspector training materials to remove references that linked autism to an increased risk of extremism. The change follows a campaign by figures including Chris Packham, Paul Whitehouse, and Johnny Vegas, who argued the previous guidance was discriminatory and harmful to autistic children.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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