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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A SEND Review helps to ensure that all children and young people thrive and achieve their very best outcomes.
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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nasen has responded to the publication of The SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan: Right Support, Right Place, Right Time. We have also produced role-specific guides that explore the most relevant points for SENCOs, education leaders, teachers, early years specialists, specialist schools, AP and post-16 settings.
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We have an ongoing commitment to ensure expertise in SEND is available to every school and setting across the UK.
It is critical that we break down the barriers that impact children and young people’s participation in education – particularly for those with SEND and learning differences
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Get the highest quality CPD from experts at your convenience, with nasen's SEND CPD on Demand - The ultimate flexible training resource is now available for schools providing all members of staff with access to over 70 pre-recorded SEND CPD sessions tailored to meet the needs of the entire education workforce.
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In the eighth annual nasen Awards, 15 schools, individuals and organisations are to be recognised for their outstanding work to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and learning differences to reach their full potential.
Thank you to all of those who sent in their nominations for the nasen Awards 2024.
We were hit with an incredible amount of inspiring provisions and individuals this year for our 15 categories.
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We’re excited to announce the return of our popular SEND CPD Conference at the Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, on July 4th, 2025!
Stay tuned for exclusive early bird offers and updates. In the meantime, register your interest now to be the first to know when tickets go on sale!
To be the first to know about tickets for nasen LIVE 2025, please complete our expression of interest form.
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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
On Tuesday 2nd May, Special Needs Jungle hosted Claire Coutinho, Education Minister with responsibility for SEND, to discuss the SEND and AP Improvement Plan.
The University of Chichester are hosting their 11th Annual SEN Conference online on Thursday 18th May 9:30am to 1:15pm. The title is ‘Engaging Voices for Change for Inclusive Education’.
Mental Health Awareness week fittingly starts the week of the GCSE examinations this year and the theme is anxiety.
The charity Living Paintings has given away thousands of free coronation gifts to help blind and visually impaired children experience the coronation through touch and sound.
The Institute of Education at University College London are inviting those who fit criteria to take part in a study looking at the importance of outcomes for young people with learning disabilities when engaging with Relationships and Sex Education.
A poll carried out by NFER on behalf of the Sutton Trust has revealed the extent of the financial situation that schools find themselves in.
The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) have a free webinar for parents and carers of young people with an EHCP to highlight the opportunities that a supported internship can offer.
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has produced a timetable of activities and resources linked to themes and events happening during the Summer term.
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families are creating a storytelling intervention for young women and girls called ‘My Story and Me’ to help other young women and girls talk about their mental health.
The ADHD Foundation in conjunction with NHS London CAMHS have produced ‘A Teenager’s Guide to ADHD’, a guide and workbook for teenagers living with ADHD.
Making Participation Work Practitioner’s Conference is for professionals and practitioners designing and delivering participation and co-production at a strategic level across children and young people’s health, education, and social care.
A new research report titled ’Working lives of teachers and leaders – wave 1’ has been released by the Department for Education, this is the first report in a longitudinal study that will run annually for at least five years.
The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) have a free webinar showcasing five 10-minute lectures from leading academics, practitioners and researchers on key topics in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
The government has announced today that they are extending the areas taking part in the Short Breaks Innovation Fund programme.
nasen is pleased to announce the appointment of three new editors to the Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (JORSEN).
A new advert created in conjunction with Ambitious about Autism was launched last week to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Month.
TechEdology have organised an Assistive Technology Speed Date, a morning of free online sessions with six assistive technology suppliers.
The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, spoke at the Bett show in London about how the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) could support education in the future.
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) with the Department for Education (DfE) are holding an event to hear from young people with lived experience of visual impairment (VI) about their experiences of moving into post 16 education and what needs to be improved.
The nasen Awards recognise and honour outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to promoting and advancing inclusion.