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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Our SEND Review options help you to prepare and create a better understanding of what may be needed in your setting to develop inclusive provision and practice.
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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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With a mission to advocate for inclusivity and accessibility in education, nasen’s Quality Framework programme allows products and resources to undergo a review by qualified SEND education specialists.
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nasen’s new tiered membership makes expertise in SEND more accessible to every individual working in education. Members gain trusted resources, professional learning, and ongoing support to strengthen inclusive practice.
Together, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring every child and young person with SEND and learning differences can participate, achieve, and thrive in education.
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nasen Academy sits at the forefront of our CPD ecosystem - a modern, intuitive platform offering flexible, specialist-led online learning.
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nasen LIVE will take place at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, on Friday 3rd July 2026.
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DfE funded resources, support and CPDL opportunities available to schools and further education settings to support us in our mission to improve preparation for adulthood from the earliest years all the way through education, in a seamless, joined up way.
Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
The Education Policy Institute has published it’s phase two report on Education Recovery and Resilience in England.
Kooth, the free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling service for young people aged 11 to 18, are holding a parent information session on Wednesday 20th October at 4pm.
Winners of nasen’s fifth annual Awards were revealed in a glittering celebration at the Waldorf Hilton in London on Friday 15th October 2021.
As part of a wider research project funded by the Department for Education alongside nasen and Whole School SEND, University of Birmingham and Bath Spa University have launched a survey.
15th October 2021 marked the 4th Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder Day.
The Case for Change report was published back in July and interested parties were asked to contribute their feedback on the interpretation of the evidence.
The NSPCC Learning arm of the charity has produced an online safeguarding programme for primary schools called Speak out Stay safe.
The government has announced that the newly reformed National Professional Qualifications will now be fully-funded for all state-funded schools from Autumn 2021.
The FA have launched ‘Football Your Way’ an ambitious three-year plan to increase participation and access to make football available to all.
Dyspraxia Foundation is using this year’s Dyspraxia Week – 10th to 16th October – to urge teaching professionals to find out more about how to support children with dyspraxia who continue to fall ‘under the radar’ and miss out on vital support in schools.
New guidance has been issued for inspectors around the evaluation of to what extent settings create a positive environment where children can live and learn and where staff interact positively with children.
The NDCS have released a survey for deaf young people to share their views about their school experience.
World Mental Health Day is on Sunday 10th October and the theme for this year is ‘mental health in an unequal world’.
UNESCO World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.
The British Dyslexia Association has launched dyslexia awareness week starting 4th October 2021. They have produced a number of free resource packs for schools, colleges and universities, workplaces and a poster to display.
We were thrilled to sponsor the Inclusive Practice Award at the Nursery World 2021 Awards, which took place on Sunday 26 September.
There has been a joint publication from OFQUAL and DfE on the adaptations to GCSE, AS and A level exams in England next summer to maximise fairness and help students reach their potential.
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) have produced a guide for teachers within special schools who have deaf pupils.
The Youth Sports Trust have released a programme to recognise and value the contribution of PE to children’s personal development.
We are so excited to be hosting our milestone nasen Live 2021 conference in-person today. Birmingham’s Vox Centre will welcome hundreds of delegates uniting to explore the theme of ‘Inclusion beyond COVID’.