PLASN-R has strong links with CRAE which have established over the years. The Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) have published a really useful bank of resources and tools which can be used to support children and adults during the COVID-19 lockdown. Click here for the link.
PLASN (Pan London Autism Schools Network) is a network of schools from across London that all specialise in autism.
The Grove is a member of this group which offers the opportunity for us to share knowledge and experiences in order to help ensure the best outcomes for our students. Our Head of School, Lucia Santi co chairs this group alongside Dr Laura Crane.
‘PLASN- Research’ (PLASN-R) is a subgroup of this network, providing links between the schools and autism researchers within universities/institutions and is led by the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the UCL Institute of Education.’
This enables us to identify priorities for research and work together with research experts to implement studies in our schools. By working in this way, we continue to provide best evidence-based practice in our school.
PLASN R is currently working with all schools in the PLASN group to deliver high quality research projects that benefit the pupils and wider autism community.
Please find a link below to recent PLASN-R newsletters.
PLASN-R Co-Chairs
Lucia Santi – Headteacher at The Grove and Dr Spencer Hayes – Academic Head of T&L, IOE, Faculty of Education & Society
Current PLASN Members – Schools
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Phoenix Primary and Secondary School
Current PLASN Members – Researchers
Dr Spencer Hayes (UCL Institute of Education)
Dr Sebastian Gaigg (City, University of London)
Dr Penny Williams (Evelina London Children’s Hospital)