Fair Hill Primary School, Kinallen, Dromore
 
 
 

Autism Impact Award Achieved

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30th Apr 2026

Fair Hill Primary School and Nursery Unit achieves Autism NI Impact Award for Education

As Autism Awareness months draws, we are delighted to share the news that Fair Hill Primary School and Nursery Unit achieved Autism NI’s Impact Award for Education, demonstrating our commitment to inclusion for autistic and neurodivergent students, and their families.

Staff received tailored training from Autism NI and implemented a bespoke action plan of adjustments across the school, to build a more inclusive environment. 

Autism NI’s Director of Development, Christine Kearney said “We are delighted that Fair Hill Primary School and Nursery Unit has achieved the Impact Award. Through their training and action plan, the school has implemented a range of practical and meaningful changes to promote accessibility. By achieving the Impact Award, they have shown a clear commitment to building an inclusive culture for their students, and will strive to continue building positive accessible options for their students.”

Achieving the Autism NI Impact Award for Education has had a positive impact across our whole school community. It has raised awareness and understanding of autism within our mainstream setting, helping staff to reflect on practice and make meaningful adjustments that support autistic and neurodivergent pupils to learn and thrive. This has been especially important for Fair Hill Primary School and Nursery Unit as we have recently opened our Specialist Provision for Social and Communication Difficulties, and the work completed through the Award has helped to strengthen an inclusive culture, shared language and consistent approaches for supporting pupils across the school.

Autism NI work alongside autistic people and their families, and build partnerships that champion better understanding, accessibility, and services for our autism community. The Impact Award for Education is available for a range of schools and education facilities, to build their inclusive approach for students and their families.