Upper Sixth French student Allison has been awarded a British Council fellowship to enable her to do research in France. She will spend two weeks in a Paris school researching the provision of education for autistic children after which she will write a report making a comparison with provision in England. She has been busy preparing for her visit by visiting a school in England, attending both the Labour and Conservative party conferences where the social aspects of autism were discussed and making contact with the National Autistic Society and the French Foundation Autisme.

On her return her report will be circulated to a variety of interested parties including the Autistic Societies in both countries, the British Council and the French Ministry of Education. She will also report back to members of the school.

Well done Allison and good luck!