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In the seventh, annual nasen Awards, 16 schools, individuals and organisations were 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. The inspiring nasen ceremony, held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Friday (6th October 2023), was supported by official media sponsors, tes.

The ninth annual nasen Awards celebrated 18 schools, individuals, and organisations making an outstanding difference for children and young people with SEND and learning differences. Held at the Vox, Resorts World Birmingham on 3rd October 2025, the ceremony recognised remarkable achievements in education, support, and inclusion.

Submit your nasen Award nomination. Nominations are now open. Join us this year celebrating and submit a nomination today but hurry, nominations close 5th June!

Submit your nasen Award nomination. Nominations for the 2026 nasen awards are now CLOSED. Keep an eye on our channels for nasen Awards news or register your interest on nasen Awards news.

Each nasen Award category is judged by our judging panel of hand-picked professionals who all have a wealth of experience working across the educational industry.

After receiving over 340 nominations across 18 categories, our judges have carefully selected this year's shortlisted nominees. You can view the shortlisted nominees for each category below.

Our awards celebrate excellence in SEND education, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our sponsors. Sponsoring an award is a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to inclusion, gain visibility among key decision-makers, and connect with a passionate community driving positive change.

This year nasen Awards will take place on 16th October 2026 in Birmingham.
Every year, nasen receives an overwhelming amount of nominations from people putting forward organisations and individuals who champion those within the SEND sector and deserve.

nasen LIVE returns for 2027, bringing together SEND professionals from across the sector for a full day of expert insight, practical learning, networking and innovation.

Following another fantastic event in 2026, we’re excited to return with a packed programme of sector-leading speakers, practical sessions and a comprehensive SEND exhibition, all designed to inspire, inform and support your practice.

In order to make your visit to nasen LIVE as enjoyable as possible, we've compiled some handy travel and accommodation tips. Whether you are visiting us by train or car, we have all the information in this section that you will need. We have also gathered a list of recommended hotels should you require an overnight stay.