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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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New UK Alliance Launches to Champion Inclusive Literacy

January 2026

A new national collaboration, the Alliance for Inclusive Literacy, has launched to ensure that everyone has access to meaningful, progressive literacy education

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SENCOs & Senior Leaders views sought by DfE on ‘What Works in SEND’

January 2026

The What Works in SEND team are conducting research to understand how state-funded mainstream schools in England organise and deploy staff supporting SEND. This is to improve the experiences of this group of children and young people.

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NPQ Review – call for insights and evidence webinar

January 2026

On Wednesday 28 January at 4pm, the Department for Education (DfE) will host a webinar for education professionals on the review of National Professional Qualifications (NPQs), including the SENCO NPQ

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DfE issues new complaints guidance aimed at strengthening parent–school relationships

January 2026

Schools are being urged to adopt a more empathetic and transparent approach to parental complaints following the release of new government approved guidance designed to curb rising tensions between families and schools.

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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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Ofsted Report - Beyond the classroom: the experiences of children with SEND who are not in school

January 2026

A new thematic review from Ofsted entitled Beyond the classroom: the experiences of children with SEND who are not in school has been published.

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Government announces new funding for resourced provision in mainstream schools

January 2026

The government announced at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands of new specialist places in mainstream schools. The Education Secretary announced an expansion of specialist learning spaces in mainstream schools

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Children’s Commissioner publishes guide for parents to support online safety

January 2026

The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, has published a guide for parents to support them with helping their children navigate the digital world safely

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Twilight Talks

Hear from specialists across the sector on a range of different topics relating to SEND and additional needs. As well as developing knowledge and awareness of different elements of SEND, there will be points for reflection and practical take aways.

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Investing in the education workforce: Evidence and insights into what matters for SEND and inclusion

December 2025

At a House of Lords reception, nasen shared compelling evidence that professional development for educators is the key to driving meaningful, long-term improvements for learners with SEND

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Guides and training packages for schools on the Disability duties in the Equality Act

The Council for Disabled Children has launched three guides to the disability duties in the Equality Act for schools.

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Call for feedback on NPQ suite

The Department for Education has launched the second call for evidence as part of the formal review of the NPQ suite.

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Ofqual launches consultation to protect standards in on-screen exams

Ofqual has launched a 12-week public consultation on its proposed approach to regulating on-screen exams in GCSEs, AS & A levels. The proposals aim to support innovation while protecting fairness, standards & integrity of England’s qualifications system.

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nasen trustee named as global role model for disability inclusion

December 2025

nasen trustee Mark Blois has been recognised as one of 50 global leaders on the 2025 Enable Role Model List for his outstanding commitment to disability, neurodiversity and mental health inclusion.

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Take Part in an Online Survey or Interview about Care, (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs)

Project CECiLiA, an evaluation of Care (EduCatIon) and treatment reviews for people with Learning Disabilities and Autistic people, have launched a national survey study to find out more about how people experience C(E)TRs.

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nasen Supports Armed Forces Rugby League Cymru Cadet Cup and Remembrance Event

nasen Supports First Armed Forces Rugby League Cymru Cadet Cup and Remembrance Day Ceremony, Promoting Inclusion for All Young People.

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nasen’s first-ever runner announced for the TCS London Marathon 2026

November 2025

We’re delighted to share that Jake Gurney, a dedicated primary school teacher from Luton, will represent nasen as our first-ever runner in the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

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nasen responds to the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report

November 2025

We welcome the publishing of the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report. The findings fill nasen with hope that this is the beginning of change, ensuring that there is a real move towards inclusion for all.

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November 2025

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