www.vickycarpenter.co.uk

The Autism Toolkit — coming June 2026

The Autism Toolkit: for families and the professionals who support them

Strategies to Build Connection, Regulation and Communication

Welcome — I’m Vicky,
I support autistic children — and the schools, families, and professionals around them — with compassionate, practical guidance rooted in more than 25 years of experience.

I am a London based autism education specialist with extensive experience in teaching and autism consultancy. I hold a PGCE with QTS, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO), and a PGDip in Special Educational Needs and Inclusion (Autism). I am also licensed by the National Autistic Society to deliver parent training and am qualified in SEND Law (IPSEA Level 3).

I work collaboratively with families, early years settings, and schools to create supportive, inclusive environments where autistic learners can thrive. My approach blends evidence-based practice with empathy and understanding, ensuring every child — and every family — feels valued, heard, and supported.

Early support that empowers children and strengthens communities

Resources & Training Hub

Vicky Carpenter

Autism Advisory Specialist

PGCE | SENCO | PGDip SEND and Inclusion - Autism | IPSEA Level 3

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Services offered - Also listed in the NAS Directory

Ongoing Autism Support for Families

Build a supportive understanding of your child through play-based interaction and conversations.
Access a range of non-diagnostic assessments (SCQ, CAST, SDQ, and professional observation) to help build a case for diagnosis or EHCP.
Develop tailored assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring and targeter intervention plans using the SCERTS framework (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, Transactional Support).
Embed SCERTS-informed goals into everyday routines at home and in school settings.
Receive practical strategies for communication, emotional regulation, and social connection.
Coaching and mentoring for parents, carers, and early years teams to implement child-centred strategies.
Support creating structured and unstructured routines that work for your family.
Learn modelling techniques to support your child’s development in real-life contexts.
Access tools for early communication, emotional regulation, and behaviour support.
Explore family-centred, stress-reducing techniques to create a more connected home environment

Whole-School Autism Consultancy

Environmental, skills and systems audits with recomendations
EHCP autid and Interventions planning
Bespoke training and Modelling of interventions
Parent workshop (NAS or Navigating Autism)
Strategic advice for SEN leads and headteachers
Classroom Setup & Resource Base Consultation
Eight week 'Rapid Upskill' package available.

Parent Group Workshops & Drop-ins

EarlyBird Plus (NAS Licensed)

6-week programme for families with young autistic children
Delivered through schools or local authorities
Includes parent sessions and home visits
Can be co-delivered with SENDCOs to support families, build trust and strengthen home, school consistany

Or shorter cources which can be delivered in partnership with SENDCO or the school's autism lead, closely tied into current priorities.

Navigating Autism Together

One-off sessions or short programmes (6-8 weeks delivered with school SENDCO)
Supportive, practical, and designed to build confidence, trust and links between home and school.

Autism Training for School Staff

CPD sessions tailored to classroom, leadership or whole-school needs
Topics include: Processing time, Autism and Anxiety, Autistic Girls, Inclusive Practice, See 'Schools', page for wider range.

Testimonials - Schools

'Vicky is highly intuitive and builds strong relationships with both colleagues and families, enabling true partnership working. She has a sharp focus on the individual needs of each learner, providing clear assessment information to evidence progress and constantly challenging us to embed high-quality provision into every child’s daily experience.'

— Emily K., SENDCO

'Vicky’s input has been instrumental in enabling inclusive, effective provision across our school. Her work has shaped teaching strategies, staff training, resource development, and home-school support. She has also empowered parents and built staff confidence in meeting complex needs.'

— Faith S., SENDCO

'Vicky .... brought a wealth of knowledge and deep understanding to the experience, combined with a calm presence and thoughtful insight.

Vicky is incredibly hands-on—she models high-quality teaching practice, creates resources, and actively supports practitioners.'

— Rosita M., SENDCO

Further Testimonials

Testimonials - Parents

'Talking to Vicky is such a relief. She is a wonderful, thoughtful listener with huge expertise that enables her to guide the conversation in a useful direction and provide insightful and practical suggestions and solutions. Her support makes all the difference.'

— Parent, private cliane

'I joined the workshop to find ways to better communicate with my child and help them feel understood. I left feeling more confident and equipped.' — Parent from school-based group

'My biggest challenge has been emotional outbursts and not knowing what to do. It was a relief to learn practical approaches that work.'
— Parent, Navigating Autism session

Further Testimonials

📆 Availability

I work in private practice with London schools and families. I prioritise collaborations with schools and settings that are committed to developing long-term impact beyond the initial project. If you're interested in exploring a potential project or booking a training session, please get in touch:

📧 info@vickycarpenter.co.uk
I aim to respond within 2–3 working days.