News

Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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COVID-19: Important information and FAQs

COVID-19: Important information and FAQs

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New online classroom and resource hub now available

Oak National Academy, a new online classroom and resource hub, has launched to support teachers until schools re-open.

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COVID-19: SEND Risk Assessment Guidance

The DfE has issued guidance advising local authorities to conduct risk assessments and makes suggestions and recommendations for how that might be done in collaboration with educational settings and parents.

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Information on ‘school funding: exceptional costs associated with coronavirus’

The DfE has released guidance on the financial support being put in place for schools in the period March – July 2020.

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Awarding of GCSEs, AS and A levels in summer 2020

On Friday 3rd April, Ofqual set out details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer and published further guidance for teachers, students, parents and carers.

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Minister Ford’s Open Letter to the SEND Sector

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Vicky Ford MP, has written an open letter to children and young people with SEND, their families and all others who support them regarding the Government’s aim for SEND...

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Important Announcement: nasen Live 2020

Important Announcement: nasen Live 2020

Given the current climate and uncertainty around Covid-19, nasen Live 2020, which was due to take place in July has been rescheduled for the 23rd October 2020.

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An update for nasen members - further guidance for key workers

An update for nasen members

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‘Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools’ Guidance Report published by the EEF SEND Evidence Review

This guidance report published today offers 5 evidence- based recommendations to support pupils with SEND in mainstream schools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Early Years podcasts

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The Council for Disabled Children have released a new publication: Tomorrows Leaders- A World Beyond Disability

The Council for Disabled Children has been commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation on behalf of the Department for Education to produce a high quality publication called Tomorrows Leaders- A World Beyond Disability

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

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

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

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

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The Department for Education (DfE) have recently announced a call for evidence on the National Plan for Music Education

The Department for Education (DfE) have recently announced a call for evidence on the National Plan for Music Education, which has specific questions linked to SEND and inclusivity.

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Early Years apps approved by DfE to help families support children with home learning

Parents are now able to benefit from new technology to support their children learning at home, with 6 new apps available to improve reading, writing and speaking.

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International education provider, Nisai Group joins forces with NOCN Group

International education provider, Nisai Group, has signed a strategic partnership with NOCN Group to establish a separate NOCN international approved centre, facilitated by Nisai and making use of local knowledge and expertise.

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Member blog: how nasen has supported me in my role as a Learning Support Co-ordinator in Northern Ireland

Do you spend your time as a teacher or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) / Learning Support Co-ordinator (LSC) wrecking your brain for ways to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEND?