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 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 04 Nov 2025
Free
Celebrating 50 editions of nasen Connect – and a heartfelt thank you
Celebrating 50 editions of nasen Connect – and a new curriculum model at Hartsdown Academy (article taken from nasen Connect Autumn 2025 Edition)
- Nasen Connect
- 31 Oct 2025
Free
As nasen Connect reaches its 50th edition, our Autumn 2025 issue brings together stories of innovation, inclusion and impact from across the SEND sector.
nasen Connect magazine Feature edition 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 02 Jul 2025
Free
This occupational therapy and sensory support feature edition is packed full of articles to inform, inspire and embed excellent practice throughout your setting.
nasen Connect magazine Summer Term edition 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 01 May 2025
Free
In this edition, we explore why a focus on spoken language is essential to literacy and learning, how schools can address maths anxiety early, and what to do when the language within EHC Plans don’t deliver.
nasen Connect magazine Spring Term edition 2025
- Nasen Connect
- 05 Feb 2025
Free
This inspiring edition focuses on unlocking potential and increasing employment opportunities for learners with SEND. Discover the benefits of supported internships, updates to the Gatsby Benchmarks and more.
Bridging the Gap: How Supported Internships Are Transforming Employment Opportunities for Students with SEND (Article taken from nasen Connect – Spring 2025 Edition)
- Nasen Connect
- 30 Jan 2025
Free
This term’s nasen Connect explores the transformative impact of supported internships in creating meaningful employment opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Access and Assistance for All: Empowering Students Through Assistive Technology (article taken from nasen Connect Spring 2025 Edition)
- Nasen Connect
- 30 Jan 2025
Free
This term’s nasen Connect shines a spotlight on a powerful student-led campaign transforming accessibility in further education. Access and Assistance for All, run by Thomas Pocklington Trust in partnership with University College London.
Prevention is better than cure - Why a focus on oral language is essential (article taken from nasen Connect Summer 2025 Edition)
- Nasen Connect
- 30 Jan 2025
Free
Oral language is the heart of literacy and learning. Language delays are common, yet the importance of oral language is often overlooked. We take a dive into this in our ‘nasen Connect’ summer edition.
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.