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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This training programme will upskill EY practitioners within your local authority, nursery chain or Multi-Academy Trust to identify and provide for the needs of all children in their care.
This training is for practitioners (who are not EY SENCOs) in Early Years PVI and maintained school settings.
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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.
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.
September 2024 nasen Awards 2024 is coming up fast and with such an overwhelming amount of nominations this year, nasen wanted to make sure that the evening is full of surprises and treats.
September 2024 We are looking for professionals to share their views and experiences of co-production in SEND services.
September 2024 One of our more involved strands of work - and one which has produced some of the most significant and tangible results – focuses on peer mentoring for school leaders.
September 2024 Returning to the award-winning Business Design Centre, this event promises two days of inspiration, collaboration, and groundbreaking solutions, all designed to elevate discussions surrounding SEND to unprecedented levels.
August 2024 Effective today, the Department for Education (DfE) has implemented significant updates to school attendance guidance, aimed at enhancing student engagement and reducing absenteeism.
August 2024 The Anti-Bullying Alliance has been working with schools and disabled young people to develop strategies and approaches that help to reduce bullying of disabled young people and those with SEN, often referred to as disablist bullying.
August 2024 Sight Loss Councils and Thomas Pocklington Trust are encouraging people to cut back any trees, shrubs or hedges on their property that overhang pavements to help keep them clear for pedestrians and encouraging people to report it.
July 2024 The incoming government committed to a review of the curriculum and have announced it will begin in September.
July 2024 The data for suspensions and permanent exclusions in England has been released for 2022/23 and the headline is that all of the figures are the highest annual numbers ever recorded.
Free event for schools and parents. The session is being delivered as part of an impact study which is being led by researchers at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the Staffordshire Autism Inclusion Team and nasen.
July 2024 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. Our shortlist is now published.
July 2024 The latest figures from the Department for Education for absence across all settings shows that there is a slight decrease overall but figures remain higher than pre-pandemic levels.
July 2024 The Disabled Children’s Partnership have published a new report which reveals that inadequate support services for disabled young people across England, are denying them the right to a happy and fulfilling life and threatening their future.
July 2024 The Department for Education has released the full data on SEND in schools taken from the January census.
June 2024 The Sure Breaking Limits programme PE & PSHE resources have been confirmed by nasen via the Quality Framework Programme to be curriculum-ready and inclusive of all SEND students.
June 2024 The Regulating Emotions-Strengthening Adolescent Resilience (RE-STAR) research programme aims to cut the risk of adolescent depression, focusing on autistic and ADHD students.
June 2024 Inclusion 2024 aims to increase and improve opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to engage and participate in physical education and school sport.
June 2024 The Department for Education has announced the funding arrangements for NPQs from Autumn 2024.
June 2024 With more than 1 in 5 primary pupils identified as using English as an additional language, linguistic diversity is a feature of many classrooms.
May 2024 nasen is proud to be part of the DfE-funded Early Years SEND Partnership Project led by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC).