Resources

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.

Please note: Our resources reflect the terminology and accepted language of the moment in time at which they were produced, and sometimes, although content remains relevant and valid, as our knowledge and understanding grows, some of the terms may not be what we would now choose to use.

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SEND CPD on Demand Content Guide

  • Webcasts
  • 31 Dec 2026
Free
Webcast
Webinar

We’ve designed this subscription with the entire education sector in mind, but to help make your decision, about what content to access first, we have created a content guide.

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Supporting SEN - The Learning Environment

  • General
  • 25 Sep 2026
Free

This resource is suitable for all Teaching Staff and can be used to give ideas about ways the learning environment can be used to support all learners. By using this resource, a variety of ideas will be gained for awareness of the importance of considerin

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SEND report to governors template

  • General
  • 25 Sep 2026
Free
template

An editable document that will help you to structure your annual report to the governing board or trustees.

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Interventions decision-making flowchart

  • General
  • 25 Sep 2026
Free

This flowchart can help you to be more effective in your use of interventions.

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Inclusive Strategies Game: CPD for SENCOs

  • General
  • 25 Sep 2026
Free
CPD

The resource can be used to support SENCOs in their role in delivering effective CPD for staff.

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Twilight Talk: Re-engaging Learners with SEND Through Online Provision

  • Webcasts
  • 18 Sep 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

Discover how five years of research from the University of Staffordshire–Nisai Group KTP demonstrates the impact of high-quality online learning in re-engaging learners who struggle in traditional education.

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Time Together with your Toddler

  • General
  • 07 Sep 2026
Free
early years
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guide

This booklet has been produced by nasen for parents, carers and families of all children in the Early Years but particularly those with SEND. It gives ideas for places to look for activities to do with young children from trusted and well-known sources.

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SEND Code of Practice & EYFS Framework – what they say

  • General
  • 07 Sep 2026
Free
early years
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This resource is a quick reference guide which highlights the key messages for SEND in the context of early years. It can be printed out and displayed, used as the focus of a staff meeting or kept in the front of a practitioner’s planning folder.

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Using pupil pen portraits for staff SEND CPD

  • General
  • 02 Sep 2026
Free

A practical resource that will provide you with CPD, questions and discussions to deliver to staff members to use pupil pen portraits.

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Supporting SEND - Observing Learners in Northern Ireland

  • General
  • 02 Sep 2026
Free
early years
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Northern Ireland

Thanks to Lois Totton (Senior Lecturer, Stranmillis University College) and Dr Brenda Montgomery (Chair of the nasen Northern Ireland Advisory Group); this “Observing Learners” resource has been adapted to support educational professionals and practitione

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Support Staff Observation Tool

  • General
  • 02 Sep 2026
Free
template

An editable document that can be completed electronically, this tool has been designed to help scaffold the observation process.

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Twilight Talk: Back to School After Brain Injury: Making It Work: Practical Strategies from Education Professionals

  • Webcasts
  • 03 Aug 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This is the third part of three-part webinar series is designed to support educators in understanding and responding to the needs of pupils with acquired brain injury (ABI).

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Twilight Talk: Back to School After Brain Injury: Listening to Student Voices: Lived Experiences of School After ABI

  • Webcasts
  • 25 Jun 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This is the second part of three-part webinar series is designed to support educators in understanding and responding to the needs of pupils with acquired brain injury (ABI).

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The importance of staff development as a tool for growth

  • Webcasts
  • 24 Jun 2026
Free

Join Kyle Burrows, Chief Learning Officer from BeReady, and Kate Staples, Chief Operating Officer at Manor Hall Academy Trust, as they talk with nasen about the importance of personal growth for staff at all levels within your organisation.

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Twilight Talk: Back to School After Brain Injury: Learning, Listening, Supporting

  • Webcasts
  • 24 Jun 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This is the first part of three-part webinar series is designed to support educators in understanding and responding to the needs of pupils with acquired brain injury (ABI).

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Twilight Talk: Strengthening provision for Service children with special or additional education needs: Awareness, evidence and action

  • Webcasts
  • 01 May 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This session was delivered by Julie Lowe, DR Claire Lee, Anna Hutchinson, Karen Ross, Rebecca Lovell and Alexandra Stokes

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Twilight Talk: Part Two - From Data to Impact: Unlocking Potential in Every Learner

  • Webcasts
  • 19 Mar 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This session was delivered by Alison Grimshaw

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Twilight Talk: From Firefighting to Forward Planning: Practical Strategies for supporting dysregulated students

  • Webcasts
  • 27 Feb 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This session was delivered by Emma Shackleton

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Twilight Talk - School Food Experiences in Special and Alternative Provision Schools

  • Webcasts
  • 19 Feb 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This session was delivered by Dr Marie Murphy

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Twilight Talk: Part One - The Six Nurture Principles for Learning

  • Webcasts
  • 11 Feb 2026
Free
Twilight Talks

This session was delivered by Yvonne Monaghan

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