Sponsors
Our awards celebrate excellence in SEND education, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our sponsors. Sponsoring an award is a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to inclusion, gain visibility among key decision-makers, and connect with a passionate community driving positive change.
We’re currently welcoming sponsors—whether you want to align with a specific category or explore other partnership opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to be part of something truly impactful.
Hear from our sponsors
Our sponsors play a vital role in celebrating inclusion and excellence in SEND education. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from those who have supported the awards and experienced the impact firsthand.
Axcis Education
“Axcis Education is extremely proud of our ongoing partnership with nasen. With our shared values, we continue to support the fantastic work that nasen are doing across the spectrum . We have supported nasen for several years and I personally am very grateful to be part of such a strong relationship, one that continues to grow’”
- Louise, Axcis Education
Concero Education
"Working with nasen has been a fantastic experience, allowing us to support their mission of inclusion through technology. Our partnership has enabled us to engage with educators, share insights on EdTech’s role in SEND, and collaborate on solutions that make a real impact in schools. We’re proud to support such an important cause.”
- Bradley, Concero UK
TTS Group
"Being surrounded by people who change the world for children was incredible. Their love and commitment shone through -not just in words, but in their everyday actions. It was truly inspiring and an absolute privilege to be part of."
- Irina, TTS Group
Nisai Learning
"We need to ensure that we recognise, and hear from, the best practitioners working directly with children and young people with SEND in all parts of the education sector - that’s why Nisai is delighted to partner with nasen in promoting professional expertise. We are especially pleased to be bringing a focus on innovative work in Further Education through sponsoring this award."
- Dhruv Patel, CEO and Founder, Nisai Learning
Official Partner of the nasen Awards
BeReady
BeReady have proudly assisted our partners within the education sector in accessing over £30 million in funding to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As industry leaders in inclusion, BeReady launched the first-ever Wellbeing Champion Programme for schools in 2022. Since then, they've helped develop hundreds of Wellbeing Champions who continue to support staff and student wellbeing and improve cultures in schools across the country.
In addition to this, BeReady launched their specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) programme, which has been revolutionary in improving the SEND skill set amongst support staff in schools. To build on the success of this programme, BeReady have recently expanded their offerings to include a ground-breaking Early Years Educator with SEND Level 3 programme. These initiatives have been designed to equip staff with the skills to tackle the complex challenges faced by the entire sector, due to the increasing needs for SEND provision, and improve learning environments and outcomes for all pupils.
Category Sponsors
Further Education (FE) Provision of the Year
Sponsored by Nisai Learning
Nisai Learning, established in 1996, provides flexible, personalised online and blended education for non-traditional learners, including those with SEND and SEMH. With expert teaching, small classes, and proven outcomes, we partner with schools and local authorities to help students thrive, reintegrate, or progress; ensuring no learner is left behind.
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Primary Provision of the Year
Sponsored by Axcis Education
Axcis is the foremost supplier of SEND staff to mainstream and specialist schools in England and Wales. Providing teaching, leadership and support staff, Axcis has experience with all levels of recruitment across a wide range of special needs. Visit the Axcis website or contact your local office to learn more about how we can help.
Support Practitioner of the Year
Sponsored by BeReady
BeReady have proudly assisted our partners within the education sector in accessing over £30 million in funding to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As industry leaders in inclusion, BeReady launched the first-ever Wellbeing Champion Programme for schools in 2022. Since then, they've helped develop hundreds of Wellbeing Champions who continue to support staff and student wellbeing and improve cultures in schools across the country.
In addition to this, BeReady launched their specialist SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) programme, which has been revolutionary in improving the SEND skill set amongst support staff in schools. To build on the success of this programme, BeReady have recently expanded their offerings to include a ground-breaking Early Years Educator with SEND Level 3 programme. These initiatives have been designed to equip staff with the skills to tackle the complex challenges faced by the entire sector, due to the increasing needs for SEND provision, and improve learning environments and outcomes for all pupils.
Teacher of the Year
Sponsored by TTS
At TTS Special Direct we’ve been providing specialist SEN support for more than 35 years. Discover the extensive range of SEN resources that can support children with every aspect of learning.
From early intervention to establishing an inclusive environment, our range offers all of the resources that are needed to support every learner.
Table Sponsors
Axcis Education
Axcis is the foremost supplier of SEND staff to mainstream and specialist schools in England and Wales. Providing teaching, leadership and support staff, Axcis has experience with all levels of recruitment across a wide range of special needs. Visit the Axcis website or contact your local office to learn more about how we can help.
BeReady
BeReady have proudly assisted our partners within the education sector in accessing over £30 million in funding to attract, develop, and retain top talent. As industry leaders in inclusion, BeReady launched the first-ever Wellbeing Champion Programme for schools in 2022. Since then, they've helped develop hundreds of Wellbeing Champions who continue to support staff and student wellbeing and improve cultures in schools across the country.
Concero Education
Together, we support classroom accessibility with the latest adaptive technology for a personalised learning experience. Every student deserves the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. We support an equitable learning environment to help pupils and teachers unlock a secure and trustworthy digital environment. Concero supports education organisations by designing, building and delivering specialist technical services and solutions. Our schools benefit from a personalised, future-proofed IT environment, which is inclusively designed to support teachers in exploring accessible and engaging ways of teaching and learning.
Get in touch to unlock the capabilities of accessible tech and discover what's possible.
Interested in sponsoring the nasen Awards?
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