1. Self Assessment Framework (SAF) and
Next Steps 2019/20
Central Bedfordshire Council
Bedford Borough Council
Luton Borough Council

2. Purpose of the autism self assessment framework
Reviewing progress and helps to support future planning
Helps to identify the progress in the implementation of the Autism Strategy
All information is analysed by the Public Health England learning disabilities observatory
Previous submissions can be found at:

3. Data gathering Each local authority gathers data from their local area
A variety of services are approached to participate in the documents including:
Local authorities
Criminal Justice Services
Health services
Local 3rd sector agencies
‘i-stories’ are also requested from local community members

4. Next steps Key Issue Training and Raising awareness Context
Action/Next Steps
Training and Raising awareness
GPs,
Hospitals staff,
Local Authority Frontline staff
Training of key officers
Plain English communication,
How do we get the information out there especially to the 80% or more who do not access Council services/do not meet Council assessment criteria
Autism Card/how is it issued/is it working?
Where/How do people with Autism access information
What is the role of Autism groups in facilitating this
Training and keeping record of staff trained in Autism Awareness
Investigating the opportunities for Autism Awareness training within the providers and local community
Provision of Information without jargon/plain English
Working with TAPB and other Autism bodies to make information more accessible

5. How do we work /communicate with each other
Key Issue
Context
Action/Next Steps
Networking
 Health
Local Authority Staff
Voluntary & Community Sector
How do we work /communicate with each other
improved collaboration between statutory bodies/voluntary sector etc.
Improving engagement with statutory Partners and not just when information is required for SAF
Planning focused topic for Partnership board for the year with statutory and voluntary organisations presenting and leading table top exercises

6. Key Issue
Context
Action/Next Steps
Data gathering/ Quality
What information is collected for Autism/dual diagnosis, pre or post Assessment & diagnosis
Pathways for those meeting the L/A Assessment criteria and those not meeting the criteria
Clear and transparent data sharing processes
Presenting appropriate data at meetings in line with board themes (not just relying on a SAF snapshot).
Involving the
Criminal Justice System/Emergency Services /Police/Courts/Prisons/Fire
CCG/ JCP
Lack of engagement by key Partners
Have the Criminal Justice System as a focus of the next TAPB with presentation from CJS partners explaining their current workings around the local Autism agenda