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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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Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session- Leicester

The WSS Review provides a framework that enables school leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of current SEND provision through a structured self-evaluation and peer review with another school.

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Children posted around the care system

A report by the Children’s Commissioner in December 2019 concluded that 30 years on from the Children Act 1989, legislation that aimed to promote ‘a sense of security, continuity, commitment, identity and belonging for children in care’...

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Ofsted’s Annual Report (2018/19) has a whole section on SEND

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, launched the Annual Report on 21st January.

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Nasen supports thousands of education professionals in Pakistan

Nasen is delighted to announce the success of an ongoing significant SEND training programme which has helped to support thousands of special education professionals in Pakistan.

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nasen funded research highlights Ofsted are overlooking SEND pupils

Research funded by nasen asks whether Ofsted's new inspection framework supports learners with SEND.

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ISEC 2020 – World Class Keynote Speakers announced

Nasen and UCL are delighted to announce the first line-up of keynote speakers for ISEC (Inclusive and Supportive Education Conference) 2020, which will be held on the 3rd-5th August 2020 at the UCL Institute of Education in London.

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In memoriam: Dr Ron Davie 1929-2019

It is with great sadness that nasen must inform its members and followers of the passing of Dr Ron Davie, president of nasen 1992 - 1994.

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Nisai Group - A partnership to conquer global sustainability through education and TVET

As part of The Nisai Group strategy for the ASEAN region, they have formed a partnership to make an impact on global sustainability through education and technical/vocational education and training (TVET). 

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Q&A sessions in the South West

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review and are focusing on the SOUTH WEST.

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A new (NI based) SEND Advisory Group was formed in October 2018. The group consists of a range of educational professionals, all with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

Catch-up on SW PD Group meeting 1

Click on the image to watch the recording from the first meeting which took place on Monday 29th January 2024.