nasen Connect
nasen Connect is nasen’s bimonthly membership magazine which is packed full of informative articles which offer advice, analysis and opinions on the current topics and future trends impacting the sector.
Editions published since January 2022 no longer require membership in order to read the online versions. Over time we will remove the membership requirement for our previous editions.
2022 - 23 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
Our previous editions
To read editions prior to January 2022, please either login or sign-up to become a member.
2021 - 22 editions
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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
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
2020 - 21 editions
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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.
nasen Connect magazine November 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 02 Nov 2020
In November's edition of nasen connect we will look at overcoming barriers to effective home school collaboration, SEND post-lockdown, helping young people with SEND as we move forward and care farming.
nasen Connect magazine September 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 25 Sep 2020
September 2020's edition of nasen Connect features perspectives from Early Years SENCOs, the experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and migrant children with SEN and has the updated SEND data for England.
nasen Connect magazine July 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 06 Jul 2020
July 2020's edition of nasen Connect focuses on supporting the wellbeing of pupils with examples from lockdown and the return to school and practices on improving engagement and inclusion.
nasen Connect magazine May 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 04 May 2020
May 2020's edition of nasen Connect focuses on virtual reality and how it can offer innovative SEND support plus tips, values and principles to support pupils with PDA and much more.
nasen Connect magazine March 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 09 Mar 2020
The March 2020 edition of nasen Connect features: Exploring DME and neurodiversity, promoting inclusion, teaching handwriting, cyber safety and more.
nasen Connect magazine January 2020
- Nasen Connect
- 02 Jan 2020
The January 2020 edition of nasen Connect features: Addressing the wellbeing challenge, safeguarding and SEND, Supporting positive mental health and more.