nasen Connect
nasen Connect is nasen’s quarterly magazine which is packed full of informative articles which offer advice, analysis and opinions on the current topics and future trends impacting the sector.
2025 editions
nasen Connect magazine Summer Term edition 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 01 May 2025
In this edition, we explore why a focus on spoken language is essential to literacy and learning, how schools can address maths anxiety early, and what to do when the language within EHC Plans don’t deliver.
nasen Connect magazine Spring Term edition 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 05 Feb 2025
This inspiring edition focuses on unlocking potential and increasing employment opportunities for learners with SEND. Discover the benefits of supported internships, updates to the Gatsby Benchmarks and more.
2024 editions
nasen Connect magazine Autumn Term edition 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 31 Oct 2024
This inspiring edition delves into the advantages of collaboration, with news of an ambitious peer-to-peer support programme for school leaders, one school's approach to building connections between home and school, and a collaborative musical project.
nasen Connect magazine feature edition 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 19 Jul 2024
This mental health and wellbeing feature edition is packed full of articles to inform, inspire and embed a culture of communication about good mental health and wellbeing.
nasen Connect magazine Summer 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 10 May 2024
The summer edition of Connect magazine includes insights from settings with innovative approaches to maximising employability, and one school shares how their new curriculum approach has eased the impact of transition.
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nasen Connect magazine Spring 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 13 Feb 2024
The spring edition includes articles on the use of digital technology to help bridge the accessibility gap for those with visual impairments and, one school shares how they have developed the use of podcasts to help build and develop communication skills.
2023 editions
nasen Connect magazine November/December 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 23 Nov 2023
Our November/December edition features an article about forming an inclusive culture in schools and other education settings.
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nasen Connect magazine September/October 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 26 Sep 2023
The September/October edition includes an overview of the latest national data for SEND, information about the Inclusive Education Hub, which is a free resource designed to help teachers include all young people in their PE and school sport offer.
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nasen Connect magazine July/August 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 13 Jul 2023
The July/August edition features articles on Assistive Technology, mental health and marginalised communities and inclusivity in practice in relation to young people with SEND the workplace.
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nasen Connect magazine May/June 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 06 Jun 2023
Our new May/June edition features articles supporting engagement, life skills and social and emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff.
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nasen Connect magazine March 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 28 Mar 2023
Our March 2023 edition features articles on Employability Skills and supporting learners with SEND to build skills for independent living. You can also find news updates, book reviews and the latest on nasen Live 2023 and the nasen Awards.
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nasen Connect magazine January 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 27 Jan 2023
Our January 2023 edition features articles around supporting neurodivergent students at university, ones school’s approach to supporting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance and how to make the learning environment deaf friendly
2022 editions
nasen Connect magazine November 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 30 Nov 2022
Our November edition includes articles on the importance of motivation for developing reading skills, why relationships and sex education needs to be prioritised for pupils with SEND and Zoe Mather takes a look at the latest SEND data from DfE.
nasen Connect magazine September 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 12 Oct 2022
Our September edition includes articles on media literacy and how to support pupils with SEND to critically engage with news and media,how school libraries can help to boost wellbeing and how strategies to support young people with autism can benefit all.
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nasen Connect magazine July 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 21 Jul 2022
Our July edition features articles around how music can play a key role in literacy support programmes and the importance of understanding neurodiversity along with information about free resources and Martin Edmonds.
nasen Connect magazine May 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 24 May 2022
Our May edition features an article about forming an inclusive culture in schools and other education settings.
nasen Connect magazine March 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 22 Mar 2022
Our March edition features articles around inclusive sport exploring the role it plays in developing a healthy lifestyle and supporting young people to grow friendships and relationships, both in school and beyond.
nasen Connect magazine January 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 21 Jan 2022
Our January edition features an article which considers how you might approach identifying if observed needs are as a result of SEN or lost learning due to the pandemic. In addition you can also read about, amongst other topics, key areas to be aware of w
2021 editions
nasen Connect magazine November 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 14 Dec 2021
Our November edition celebrates our 30th anniversary and reflects on the major developments in the SEND community. Also Mandy Wilding, our Education Officer, provides a detailed update on the Early Years SENCO Award Project.
nasen Connect magazine September 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 22 Sep 2021
Our September edition looks at the new Relationships, Health and Sex Education curriculum in relation to SEND
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nasen Connect magazine July 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 21 Jul 2021
Our July edition looks at the issues surrounding reading and representation. Features also include an article on sensory safety post-pandemic.
nasen Connect magazine May 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 28 May 2021
In this edition of nasen Connect we will look at sensory wellbeing strategies and how they can help support people with disabilities, we examine the steps schools should consider when supporting children with health conditions and much more
nasen Connect magazine March 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 31 Mar 2021
In this edition of nasen Connect we will look at the Headteachers' Standards and the practical implications for SENCOs. There is also a feature on inclusive person-centred planning and the evolution of the person-centred practice and approach.
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nasen Connect magazine January 2021
- Nasen Connect
- 15 Jan 2021
In this edition of nasen Connect we will look at; building inclusion from the ground up, and how one primary school is building a model of inclusion. Plus, role play to role models: how we can introduce more diversity and inclusion to our classrooms.