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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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81% of SENCOs Are Struggling with Funding — We can help you save in 3 simple steps (Source: nasen SENCO Survey, 2024)

Many schools across the UK are unknowingly paying for tools or software that are already built into Microsoft or Google platforms. Imagine how much your school could save by leveraging these built-in features.

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Latest research blog highlights critical challenges facing SEND in England

February 2026

The SEN Policy Research Forum has published a series of new blog posts addressing critical challenges facing England’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, as policymakers await the forthcoming White Paper

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New National Study Examines Effectiveness of Care, Education and Treatment Reviews

February 2026

A new national research project is examining how Care, Education and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) are experienced by autistic people, people with learning disabilities, and the professionals and families involved in supporting them

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new accessibility feature on the nasen website: the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar.

Strengthening Digital Inclusion Across Education: Launch of nasen’s New Website Accessibility Tool

February 2026

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new accessibility feature on the nasen website: the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar.

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New guidance on suspensions and increase in the behaviour hub programme

February 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) is signalling a significant shift in how schools should use suspensions, emphasising that only the most serious cases should lead to traditional fixed-term suspensions where pupils are sent home

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nasen technology partner, Concero Education Technology, wins BETT Award 2026 for IT Support Service

January 2026

nasen technology partner Concero Education Technology has been named a winner at the BETT Awards 2026, receiving the award for IT Support Service.

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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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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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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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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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nasen have partnered with Bett UK 2026

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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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.

Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, now hiring Co-Editor-In-Chief. Applications close 31st December

Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs is inviting applications for the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief

December 2025

nasen and Wiley are excited to be seeking a Co-Editor-in-Chief to work alongside their Editor-in-Chief & Associate Editor.