A new era for nasen membership and professional development
nasen is entering an exciting new chapter with the introduction of a refreshed membership offer and the launch of the nasen Academy – our dedicated professional learning platform.
Our new Core and Plus membership tiers are designed for individual practitioners and professionals, giving you greater flexibility and value. You’ll gain enhanced access to practical resources, exclusive learning opportunities, and more ways to connect and collaborate with others committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Register your interest below to be among the first to hear the full announcement, receive exclusive previews, and access early opportunities to get involved.
Introducing nasen Academy
What is nasen academy?
nasen Academy is our new, interactive Learning Management System (LMS) – a digital home for specialist-led professional learning in SEND.
It offers a range of high-quality, on-demand CPD, supporting practitioners and professionals to develop skills, deepen understanding, and apply learning directly to their practice.
Designed for flexibility and engagement, nasen Academy goes beyond traditional courses, offering interactive modules, practical resources, and clear learning pathways that adapt to your goals.
Accessible anytime, anywhere, nasen Academy makes evidence-informed learning more achievable than ever. You can browse, choose, and purchase modules that best suit your role or interests, creating a personalised learning journey that works for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
nasen is updating its membership model to make support more flexible, inclusive, and value-driven for individual professionals. The new structure introduces two clear tiers – Core (Individual Free) and Plus (Individual Paid) – offering tailored access to CPD, refreshed member benefits, and sector-leading professional tools, all designed to better align with the evolving development needs of our members.
nasen has refreshed its membership model to expand access to inclusive education resources, provide clearer value and flexibility, and ensure our offer better meets the needs of individual professionals. The new structure strengthens how we support practitioners at every stage of their career, with a focus on practical tools, tailored CPD, and meaningful professional development opportunities.
Yes, absolutely - free membership is still available through nasen Core and remains a key part of our offer. It gives individuals access to essential resources, including member e-comms, twilight talks, Universal SEND Services by Whole School SEND, and our resource repository.
All existing free members will be automatically moved to nasen’s new complimentary tier, Core. This tier maintains access to essential resources and benefits, while providing clear guidance on how to upgrade to the enhanced Plus tier for those who wish to unlock additional CPD opportunities, exclusive content, and extended member benefits.
nasen Plus will be available at an introductory rate of £19.95 per annum for a limited time. Further details on pricing and how to upgrade from Core will be shared soon, along with guidance on accessing the full range of enhanced benefits included in the Plus tier.
nasen Academy is a dedicated Learning Management System (LMS), offering a wide range of high-quality, online CPD courses focused on SEND. It's designed to support practitioners and professionals at every level with flexible, on-demand learning. With built-in progress tracking, reflective questionnaires, and personalised learning journeys, nasen Academy ensures users not only complete courses - but truly embed their learning in practice.
No, nasen Academy is not a membership. It is nasen’s interactive online learning platform (LMS) where all CPD content is hosted.
Access to nasen Academy is available through either a nasen Plus membership or a direct Academy subscription. While Plus members receive exclusive discounts on courses and content, non-members can still subscribe directly to access and purchase the modules most relevant to their professional development needs.
Access to nasen Academy is available through either a nasen Plus membership or a direct Academy subscription. It is not included with Core membership.
At the moment, pricing for nasen Academy courses has not been finalised. We'll share detailed information as soon as it becomes available.
nasen's SEND services will continue to be available for purchase until further notice. These services provide valuable expert support and training for schools, settings, and professionals working with, and for, learners with SEND
Members with existing subscriptions will retain full access to their content through the new website until their current subscription period ends. As our model continues to grow and evolve, we'll ensure all members are kept informed of any changes and new opportunities.