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Welcome to nasen

We are the National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) – a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

Rooted in research and evidence-informed best practice, our information, training and resources ensure that our community members in the UK and across the globe are provided with the most up-to-date knowledge and support required to become effective, inclusive practitioners. Together we are able to contribute to the debate and effect change to improve provision within early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings and, ultimately, outcomes for the children and young people that they serve.

SEND CPD on Demand - Black Friday Offer!

Access top-quality CPD from experts at your convenience with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand – the ultimate flexible training resource. This Black Friday, save up to 60% with special reduced rates: individual subscriptions are now just £99, and organisational subscriptions are only £299. Enhance your learning with easy access to over 70 pre-recorded SEND CPD sessions, designed to meet the needs of the entire education workforce.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

Black Friday CPD offer available now. Save up to 60% off
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Join for free

Join our growing community to help boost your professional portfolio and save you and your setting time and money.  As a 
member you will receive excellent support, tools, CPDL opportunities and resources to help meet the needs of ALL pupils.

nasen Awards 2024

In the eighth annual nasen Awards, 15 schools, individuals and organisations are to be recognised for their outstanding work to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and learning differences to reach their full potential.

The nasen Awards ceremony was held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Friday 4th October 2024.

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SEND Support Services

Black Friday CPD offer available now. Save up to 60% off

SEND CPD on Demand - Black Friday 2024 Offer

Access top-quality CPD from experts at your convenience with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand – the ultimate flexible training resource. This Black Friday, save up to 60% with special reduced rates: individual subscriptions are now just £99, and organisational subscriptions are only £299. Enhance your learning with easy access to over 70 pre-recorded SEND CPD sessions, designed to meet the needs of the entire education workforce.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!

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nasen Recognised Teacher / Practitioner of SEND programme

This course is built around a deeper exploration of the implications of the An introduction to SEND in practice and Understanding and supporting universal needs. It has been developed to link with your day to day working practice – it encourages you to develop a resource or professional artefact (for example, a novel intervention; an assessment tool; a lesson plan template or a learning resource) which can be used in your setting.

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SENCO Support Service

A comprehensive information support hub designed for SENCOs. Our online hub is organised into useful topics to help resolve all of your SEND queries. Can’t find what you’re looking for online? You’ll be able to reach out directly to our Education Team.

International Membership

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International Membership

We are constantly striving to work alongside international projects to strengthen the work we undertake with professionals and help support with research, training and resources. For our international colleagues, nasen membership is available for £50 a year.

Upcoming events and the latest news & resources

nasen Connect

Read the latest e-copy of nasen Connect which is packed full of advice, analysis and opinions on the current topics and future trends impacting on the SEND workforce.

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nasen Connect magazine Autumn Term edition 2024

  • Nasen Connect
  • 31 Oct 2024
Free
nasen Connect 2024
nasen Connect

This inspiring edition delves into the advantages of collaboration, with news of an ambitious peer-to-peer support programme for school leaders, one school's approach to building connections between home and school, and a collaborative musical project.

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nasen Connect magazine feature edition 2024

  • Nasen Connect
  • 19 Jul 2024
Free
nasen Connect 2024
nasen Connect

This mental health and wellbeing feature edition is packed full of articles to inform, inspire and embed a culture of communication about good mental health and wellbeing.

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nasen Connect magazine Summer 2024

  • Nasen Connect
  • 10 May 2024
Free
nasen Connect 2024
nasen Connect

The summer edition of Connect magazine includes insights from settings with innovative approaches to maximising employability, and one school shares how their new curriculum approach has eased the impact of transition.

Our Sponsors

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Axcis Education

Axcis are the foremost supplier of SEND staff to mainstream and specialist schools in England and Wales. Providing teaching, leadership and support staff, Axcis has experience with all levels of recruitment across a wide range of special needs. Visit the Axcis website or contact your local office to learn more about how we can help.

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Concero Education

Concero supports education organisations by designing, building and delivering specialist technical services and solutions. Our schools benefit from a personalised, future-proofed IT environment, which is inclusively designed to support teachers in exploring accessible and engaging ways of teaching and learning. Get in touch to unlock the capabilities of accessible tech and discover what's possible.