nasen supports those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences by having an influential voice at national level through our partner networks, developing useful resources and delivering effective CPDL
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Our menu of Continuing Professional Development provides all professionals with the opportunity to learn, develop and improve, whether you are new to the profession, have many years of experience, or are a leader in education.
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Our SEND Review options help you to prepare and create a better understanding of what may be needed in your setting to develop inclusive provision and practice.
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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.
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With a mission to advocate for inclusivity and accessibility in education, nasen’s Quality Framework programme allows products and resources to undergo a review by qualified SEND education specialists.
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nasen’s new tiered membership makes expertise in SEND more accessible to every individual working in education. Members gain trusted resources, professional learning, and ongoing support to strengthen inclusive practice.
Together, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring every child and young person with SEND and learning differences can participate, achieve, and thrive in education.
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nasen Academy sits at the forefront of our CPD ecosystem - a modern, intuitive platform offering flexible, specialist-led online learning.
All courses are developed by nasen specialists and grounded in evidence-based practice.
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nasen’s tenth annual Awards are in the making. Setting out to recognise settings and individuals who are working tirelessly to create a more inclusive future, specifically to those living with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and helping children and young people to reach their full potential.
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DfE funded resources, support and CPDL opportunities available to schools and further education settings to support us in our mission to improve preparation for adulthood from the earliest years all the way through education, in a seamless, joined up way.
The BBC announced that 20-year-old George Webster will be joining the CBeebies House as a presenter.
Thank you to all of those who sent in their nominations for the nasen Awards 2021. We were hit with an incredible amount of inspiring provisions and individuals this year for our 13 categories.
Dingley’s Promise is one of twenty initiatives to receive share of £9.1 million funding from Comic Relief. The charity will use the funding to build wider inclusion for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the early years.
As part of the cabinet reshuffle Nick Gibb, Schools Minister for the last ten years, and Gavin Williamson, Education Secretary since 2019, have both left their posts.
The DfE, DHSC and NHS England have worked with education and health partners, to develop guidance which sets out the expectations for the delivery of specialist 1:1 and group interventions for children and young people in education settings.
Ofsted have updated their guidance to MAT’s on the procedures for the evidence-gathering activities that inspectors undertake.
Delivered by nasen, this online interactive course consists of two 2-hour sessions that would be suitable for more experienced SENCOs, or those who have completed Part 1 of this series, who want to continue to develop their strategic approach to SEND.
This Thursday sees the celebration of teaching assistants across the UK.
NatSIP have worked with colleagues across the SI sector NatSIP have worked with colleagues across the SI sector to produce a checklist designed to aid non-specialist teachers to self-evaluate the classroom experience for pupils with SI.
Google has announced a series of free webinars around the accessibility features of their products. The webinars will exemplify the accessibility features in Chromebooks, Chrome Browser and Google Workspace for Education tools.
A new resource on how best to communicate with young people with SEND has been compiled by the Council for Disabled Children and co-produced with the FLARE group, young advisors to the Department of Education.
A survey by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) highlighting significant issues regarding funding is set to be published.
Today marks youth mental health day in the UK and, with older teenagers and young adults being deemed the groups whose mental health was affected most by the pandemic, this focus on mental health is a timely one.
The Children’s Commissioner’s website has published a guide for children and young people on their return to school this week detailing what to expect and who to contact if they are worried.
The Children’s Society has produced its tenth Good Childhood Report on the well-being of children (aged 10 to 17) in the UK.
Ambitious about Autism have worked with their Ambitious Youth Network to create a library of videos of children, young people and adults talking about their lived experience of being diagnosed with autism.
A new report from the Early Intervention Foundation around adolescent mental health and school-based interventions provides schools with a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of what works, for whom and under what circumstances.
Calling all Early Years practitioners! nasen is delighted to have produced a new resource for Early Years practitioners called ‘At a Glance’.
Please see the attached document for details of the AAO extension to 10th September.
nasen are delighted to announce new sponsorship from the award-winning EdTech company Scanning Pens. Scanning Pens supplies text-to-speech devices to support people with dyslexia, and other people whose daily lives are impacted by literacy differences.
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