Welcome to nasen

nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs - a not-for-profit charity and the UK’s leading professional membership body for SEND.
We work with education professionals, schools, local authorities and government to shape policy, strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs, disabilities and learning differences.

Rooted in research and evidence-informed best practice, our training, guidance and resources support inclusive education across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings - in the UK and internationally.

Together, we champion inclusion and drive meaningful, lasting change.

About nasen
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81% of SENCOs Are Struggling with Funding — We can help you save in 3 simple steps (Source: nasen SENCO Survey, 2024)

Many schools across the UK are unknowingly paying for tools or software that are already built into Microsoft or Google platforms. Imagine how much your school could save by leveraging these built-in features.

Bett Show, ExCel London 21-23 January 2026, The world's biggest week in education, get your free ticket

nasen have partnered with Bett UK 2026

January 2026

nasen have partnered with Bett UK 2026, the world’s leading event for education technology, where educators, policymakers and innovators from around the globe meet with the mission to drive better education, globally.

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Research finds alternative education settings need tailored guidance and extra funding to support their students to have a healthy diet

January 2026

Research funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has found that alternative education settings, such special schools and pupil referral units, need tailored guidance and extra funding to support their students.

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Join nasen

Be part of the national community for SEND

Join a growing network of educators, leaders and practitioners committed to inclusive education.

nasen membership gives you trusted guidance, professional learning and sector insight - supporting you to build confidence, develop expertise and meet the needs of every child and young person.

Whether you’re new to SEND or leading provision, flexible membership options allow you to engage in the way that works best for you.

Join today

Learn with nasen Academy

Flexible, expert-led SEND CPD - on your terms

nasen Academy is our dedicated learning platform, designed to help education professionals deepen their SEND knowledge and translate learning directly into practice.

Access a growing library of online CPD courses and programmes, developed by SEND specialists and grounded in real-world experience. Learn at your own pace, track progress, and build practical skills that make an immediate difference in your setting.

Ideal for individuals, teams and organisations looking to strengthen inclusive practice through high-quality, accessible training.

Upcoming events and the latest news & resources

Winners Announced

We’re proud to reveal the Winners for the nasen Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in SEND and inclusive education.

After receiving a record number of inspiring nominations, our expert judging panel has carefully selected this year’s Winners.

Winners were announced at our prestigious Awards ceremony in Birmingham on 3rd October 2025.

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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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BeReady

BeReady is a learning and development organisation that transforms lives through fully-funded, CPD-accredited programmes for all school staff across England. With deeply embedded SEND content, programmes support recruitment, retention and career progression.

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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.

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Nisai Learning

Nisai Learning

Nisai Learning, established in 1996, provides flexible, personalised online and blended education for non-traditional learners, including those with SEND and SEMH. With expert teaching, small classes, and proven outcomes, we partner with schools and local authorities to help students thrive, reintegrate, or progress; ensuring no learner is left behind.

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TTS

TTS

For 40 years TTS have worked with educators to invent new reasons for children to love learning everyday. They work closely with experts to develop high quality and developmentally aligned resources. Their support continues beyond resources, with their CPD accredited podcast, informative blogs and exclusive content they have everything you need to inspire learning.

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