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.
Their future is in our hands: how educators can help light the way to brighter futures for their learners.
National Children’s Day UK (Sunday 12th May) provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share all the great work that they are doing to protect the wellbeing of children and families.
September 2024 As educators, we’re constantly striving to prepare the young people we work with for their next steps – from the earliest years in nursery or primary school all the way through to the final days in further or higher education.
Reunite Families UK is a charity supporting children, couples and families impacted by the UK’s spouse and partner migration rules. Many families face separation due to the rules, often long-term and sometimes permanent.
EE, longstanding partner of the EE BAFTA Film Awards, is today launching a new campaign called, ‘The Stage is Yours’, which delves into the mindset of secondary school children, shining a light on the importance of drama.
The Department for Education has announced the providers who have been approved to deliver the new SENCO National Professional Qualification (NPQ). The new mandatory qualification will have it’s first delivery from September 2024.
We are delighted to share that 2 free-to-access online CPD units have been launched by Whole School SEND and Real Group as part of the Universal Services programme.
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has warned that the shortage of educational psychologists is having a significant impact on councils’ ability to set out the needs of learners with SEND.
Following a review, the government has announced changes to the initial teacher training frameworks. The changes come in response to the sector responses and the review findings.
New data released on Time to Talk Day (1 February) highlights the extent to which young people are avoiding speaking about their mental health - and how older people are embracing the importance of speaking up.
The Sutton Trust have issued a report on the current inequalities within early years education and the potential lack of impact and damage to the sector from the new free hours of childcare funded by the government.
nasen is offering the opportunity for your work to be displayed and discussed an an upcoming online conference, ‘ENABLING ACCESS: What is new in the field of supporting learners with SEND?’ which takes place on Friday 12th April 2024.
Whole School SEND has today published its highly anticipated second edition of the Teacher Handbook: SEND.
Now and Beyond – The mental health festival for schools and colleges is being held again this year on Wednesday 7th February.
The government has pledged further support for young people with SEND with changes to the short breaks offer, supported internship opportunities, and increased focus on those with Down syndrome.
The Mentally Healthy Schools programme, delivered by Anna Freud, has released a guide and toolkit to help schools and colleges develop effective targeted mental health and wellbeing support.
The Department for Education has announced the expansion of the Attendance Hubs programme, with 18 new hubs being added.
This training, delivered by our EYSEND Partner CDC, will support practitioners to understand sensory processing differences and create sensory environments conducive to learning
This training, delivered by our EYSEND Partner Council for Disabled Children (CDC), goes into depth on early years practitioners' duties in accordance with the Equality Act.
Inclusion 2024 Live is an interactive online week of free to access Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Inclusion webinars from the Youth Sport Trust.