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
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Five 'Be' Considerations for Inclusive Awareness Days
- General
- 18 Apr 2023
Free
In this free, co-produced guide from Rockerbox News, we've put together five ‘Be’ considerations for creating an environment for any day that breaks from a routine that is inclusive by design.
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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.
Twilight Talks: Supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners in Education
- Webcasts
- 10 Mar 2023
Free
An overview of hearing loss, its impact on well-being, and strategies to promote accessibility and inclusivity in today’s dynamic classroom.
Children’s Mental Health Week Resource - Connection, disconnection and digital wellbeing
- General
- 07 Feb 2023
Free
Lisa Blackett, a wellbeing and leadership coach discusses our ever-increasing world of digital connection and why it is so crucial for educators to be able to ‘switch off.’
Children’s Mental Health Week - Breaking taboos by providing inclusive sex education for all
- General
- 07 Feb 2023
Free
Johanna Aiyathurai (CEO of Learn and Thrive) looks at the impact of relationships and sex education (RSE) on children and young people with SEND, and how it needs to be prioritised as a foundation block for greater independence and healthy relationships.
Children’s Mental Health Week Resource - Therapeutic Tools
- General
- 07 Feb 2023
Free
This article from Dr Tina Rae featured in our bi-monthly members’ magazine, nasen Connect. Join Dr Rae (a child psychologist specialising in children’s mental health) as she contemplates the impact of the pandemic on mental health
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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.
Targeted Support in Specialist Settings
- Webcasts
- 23 Nov 2022
£10.00
This topic, suitable for all staff working within specialist settings, will look at supporting pupils need that is not yet sufficiently met through the quality first teaching that is in place as part of a universal offer.
This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand
An introduction to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Webcasts
- 21 Oct 2022
Free
This webinar will provide an introduction to Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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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Summary of nasen’s response to the SEND Review
- General
- 02 Aug 2022
Free
nasen carried out a series of focus groups, surveys and workshops to listen, capture and make sure that the voice of the sector was reflected within our organisational response.
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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.
#NL2022: Scaffolding Maths for Independence and Success
- General
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Karen McGuigan at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: Attention in Autism Implications for Schools
- Webcasts
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by TTAA at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: Digital Technology in the Early Years
- General
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Kate Cowan at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: Universal Design for Learning and the Mythical “Norm”
- General
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Nicola Martin at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: - Developing a Sense of Belonging through a Rights Based Approach
- General
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Parmi Dheensa at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: Exploring Flexible Seating in Mainstream Schools A Whole School Adaptation
- Webcasts
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Heba Al Jayoosi at nasen Live 2022.
#NL2022: Learning From Autistic Teachers How to be a Neurodiversity-Inclusive School
- General
- 18 Jul 2022
Free
These slides were presented by Rebecca Wood at nasen Live 2022.