Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong development disorder that effects the way a person communicates, relates to other people and how they express themselves. Children with autism experience the world around them differently to other children and need specialised support and understanding to engage with...

Social media and newspapers are forever talking about the high charges agencies place on schools to cover sickness absences and paint agencies in a bad light.  But, is it really exploitation or a lack of understanding?  In Hertfordshire there are 646 schools of which 494 are primary schools.  The number of...