nasen supports those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences by having an influential voice at national level through our partner networks, developing useful resources and delivering effective CPDL
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Our menu of Continuing Professional Development provides all professionals with the opportunity to learn, develop and improve, whether you are new to the profession, have many years of experience, or are a leader in education.
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This training programme will upskill EY practitioners within your local authority, nursery chain or Multi-Academy Trust to identify and provide for the needs of all children in their care.
This training is for practitioners (who are not EY SENCOs) in Early Years PVI and maintained school settings.
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Our team of education specialists have put together a bank of information, support and resources. This provides you easy access to the most up-to-date knowledge and support which is rooted in research and evidence- informed best practice.
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nasen has responded to the publication of The SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time. We have also produced role-specific guides that explore the most relevant points for SENCOs, education leaders, teachers, early years specialists, specialist schools, AP and post-16 settings.
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We have an ongoing commitment to ensure expertise in SEND is available to every school and setting across the UK.
It is critical that we break down the barriers that impact children and young people’s participation in education – particularly for those with SEND and learning differences
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Get the highest quality CPD from experts at your convenience, with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand - The ultimate flexible training resource is now available for schools providing all members of staff with access to over 70 pre-recorded SEND CPD sessions tailored to meet the needs of the entire education workforce.
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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.
Thank you to all of those who sent in their nominations for the nasen Awards 2024.
We were hit with an incredible amount of inspiring provisions and individuals this year for our 15 categories.
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We’re excited to announce the return of our popular SEND CPD Conference at the Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, on July 4th, 2025!
Stay tuned for exclusive early bird offers and updates. In the meantime, register your interest now to be the first to know when tickets go on sale!
To be the first to know about tickets for nasen LIVE 2025, please complete our expression of interest form.
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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
The ‘Heads Up: Rethinking mental health services for vulnerable young people’ report published by the Commission for Young Lives is the fourth thematic report on mental health.
A new paper from the Ambition Institute and Confederation of School Trusts argues that the SEND review does not go far enough as it “rests on an outdated medical and deficit model”
The government have released the data on permanent exclusions and suspensions for the academic year 2020-2021.
nasen has published two invitations to tender (ITT) through the Universal SEND Services programme.
Ofsted has published the third set of briefings detailing the continuing impact of the pandemic on education providers and students drawing on evidence from more than 100 inspections.
The Department for Education published updated Suspension and Permanent Exclusion guidance for schools on 13th July following the consultation earlier this year.
A new toolkit produced by the Department for Education, in collaboration with teaching and headteacher unions, has been published to support senior leadership teams to review workload across all aspects of school.
A letter has been sent to James Cleverly, the new Secretary of State for Education, to express the concerns of the Education Select committee in response to the SEND review.
The UK’s leading event for special educational needs and disability, the Tes SEND Show, returns on 7-8 October 2022 – and it’s our 30th anniversary!
The results from the My Resilience in Adolescence (MYRIAD) project, funded by Wellcome, have established that mindfulness training does not improve mental health for school children.
A new report by Public First commissioned by Education Support, the wellbeing charity for school personnel, focuses on the experience of middle leaders and their role in the current educational climate.
There has been one major change and 16 minor changes to the Ofsted Early Years Education Inspection Framework Handbook which will come into force from 1st September 2022.
A new research project organised through the Selective Mutism Information & Research Association (SMiRA) is investigating the statistics around Situational Mutism (SM) within UK secondary schools.
The Council for Disabled Children are running a short Workforce Survey in order to design and deliver training and resources to meet the SEND workforce’s learning and development needs.
As a result of our successful partnership with 6 other organisations in the Early Years SEND Partnership, nasen can highlight the following DfE-funded events and resources.
Pearson have released a School Report, revealing what more than 6,500 teachers’ think about education in England, as well as their challenges and hopes for the future.
A Carlisle-based disability arts organisation, Prism Art, have teamed up with the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Arts to deliver a symposium to showcase inclusive arts in higher education.
The government have issued the full set of data relating to Special Educational Needs in England.
The Department for Education has released a consultation on the statutory timescales for local authorities (LA) to return Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).