Resources
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.
Please note: Our resources reflect the terminology and accepted language of the moment in time at which they were produced, and sometimes, although content remains relevant and valid, as our knowledge and understanding grows, some of the terms may not be what we would now choose to use.
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Latest Resources
nasen Connect magazine Autumn Term edition 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 31 Oct 2024
Free
This inspiring edition delves into the advantages of collaboration, with news of an ambitious peer-to-peer support programme for school leaders, one school's approach to building connections between home and school, and a collaborative musical project.
Collaborative working for exceptional musicianship (article taken from nasen Connect Autumn term edition)
- Nasen Connect
- 28 Oct 2024
Free
This term's nasen Connect highlights a remarkable story of collaboration and musical achievement.
nasen Connect magazine feature edition 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 19 Jul 2024
Free
This mental health and wellbeing feature edition is packed full of articles to inform, inspire and embed a culture of communication about good mental health and wellbeing.
nasen Connect magazine Summer 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 10 May 2024
Free
The summer edition of Connect magazine includes insights from settings with innovative approaches to maximising employability, and one school shares how their new curriculum approach has eased the impact of transition.
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nasen Connect magazine Spring 2024
- Nasen Connect
- 13 Feb 2024
Free
The spring edition includes articles on the use of digital technology to help bridge the accessibility gap for those with visual impairments and, one school shares how they have developed the use of podcasts to help build and develop communication skills.
nasen Connect magazine November/December 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 23 Nov 2023
Free
Our November/December edition features an article about forming an inclusive culture in schools and other education settings.
Autism lived experience (Article taken from nasen Connect November/December 2023)
- Nasen Connect
- 03 Nov 2023
Free
Joe Fautley, an advocate for autism and neurodiversity at the National Children’s Bureau, speaks about his personal experiences and shares tips for making education more accessible and comfortable for students with autism.
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nasen Connect magazine September/October 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 26 Sep 2023
Free
The September/October edition includes an overview of the latest national data for SEND, information about the Inclusive Education Hub, which is a free resource designed to help teachers include all young people in their PE and school sport offer.
Inclusive Education Hub (Article taken from nasen Connect September/October 2023)
- Nasen Connect
- 26 Sep 2023
Free
The Youth Sport Trust’s Chris Smith outlines a free online resource hub developed to support teachers to include all young people in their PE and school sport offer.
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Assistive Technology: essential for some but useful for all (Article taken from nasen Connect July/August 2023)
- Nasen Connect
- 24 Jul 2023
Free
Michael Surr, education officer at nasen, explores assistive technology (AT), including some of the features that are already available to all.
nasen Connect magazine July/August 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 13 Jul 2023
Free
The July/August edition features articles on Assistive Technology, mental health and marginalised communities and inclusivity in practice in relation to young people with SEND the workplace.
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nasen Connect magazine May/June 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 06 Jun 2023
Free
Our new May/June edition features articles supporting engagement, life skills and social and emotional wellbeing for pupils and staff.
The SEND and AP Improvement Plan: filling the gap between where we are and where we want to be? (Article taken from nasen Connect May/June 2023)
- Nasen Connect
- 06 Jun 2023
Free
Even before the SEND and AP Improvement Plan from the Government was published this March, there was a growing sense of this being a chance for real progress; a significant opportunity, a ‘moment in time’.
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nasen Connect magazine March 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 28 Mar 2023
Free
Our March 2023 edition features articles on Employability Skills and supporting learners with SEND to build skills for independent living. You can also find news updates, book reviews and the latest on nasen Live 2023 and the nasen Awards.
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nasen Connect magazine January 2023
- Nasen Connect
- 27 Jan 2023
Free
Our January 2023 edition features articles around supporting neurodivergent students at university, ones school’s approach to supporting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance and how to make the learning environment deaf friendly
nasen Connect magazine November 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 30 Nov 2022
Free
Our November edition includes articles on the importance of motivation for developing reading skills, why relationships and sex education needs to be prioritised for pupils with SEND and Zoe Mather takes a look at the latest SEND data from DfE.
nasen Connect magazine September 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 12 Oct 2022
Free
Our September edition includes articles on media literacy and how to support pupils with SEND to critically engage with news and media,how school libraries can help to boost wellbeing and how strategies to support young people with autism can benefit all.
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nasen Connect magazine July 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 21 Jul 2022
Free
Our July edition features articles around how music can play a key role in literacy support programmes and the importance of understanding neurodiversity along with information about free resources and Martin Edmonds.
nasen Connect magazine May 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 24 May 2022
Free
Our May edition features an article about forming an inclusive culture in schools and other education settings.
nasen Connect magazine March 2022
- Nasen Connect
- 22 Mar 2022
Free
Our March edition features articles around inclusive sport exploring the role it plays in developing a healthy lifestyle and supporting young people to grow friendships and relationships, both in school and beyond.