Autistic and OK toolkit : Mentally Healthy Schools

About this resource

The Autistic and OK programme from Ambitious about Autism is a free preventative mental health toolkit for secondary schools, colleges and alternative provision settings working with young people aged 11 to 19.

The programme supports autistic students to better understand their mental wellbeing and feel more confident in who they are.

The toolkit enables autistic pupils in Years 10 to 13 to lead four structured peer sessions for younger autistic students, with guidance and support from staff. Sessions focus on understanding and managing anxiety, depression, OCD and bullying.

A comprehensive teacher guide is included to support effective implementation.

Further guidance

A short form must be completed to download the full toolkit. Settings should check file compatibility across devices before delivery.

Some staff may also benefit from training or preparation around autism and peer-led delivery to ensure confident implementation.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for: 

Secondary schools, colleges and alternative provision settings working with young people aged 11 to 19
Senior leaders and staff responsible for mental health, SEND, inclusion and wellbeing.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

Develop effective plans to empower and involve pupils and students, including those with additional needs and communication difficulties, in the co-production, and embedding, of their whole school or college approach.
Identify opportunities for appropriate use of pupil or student peer-led wellbeing support.