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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.

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

Strategic Development for SENCOs Part 1 Session 3

  • Webcasts
  • 07 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webinar
,
SENCOs

This webinar is suitable for any new or less experienced SENCOs who want to learn more about what the role entails.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Group of EY Children reading a book with their education practitioner

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Confidence

  • General
  • 05 Nov 2023
Free
RDP
,
early years
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

nasen Connect November December 2023 front cover alongside text that reads 'November / December Available Now! nasen Connect' on pink background

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.

teacher with children drawing pictures

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Connection

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
RDP
,
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

parent playing with child

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Character

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
RDP
,
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

baby playing on the floor

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Control

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
RDP
,
early years
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

baby playing on the floor

Sensory Needs in the Early Years

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webinar
,
inclusive provision

This 30 minutes long webinar webinar explores the identification and provision for children with Sensory Needs in the Early Years.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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three children sitting at a table playing

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Coping

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
RDP
,
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities

teacher playing with two children on a slide

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Contribution

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
RDP
,
early years
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

young child reading with their parent

Seven pieces to build the resilience jigsaw: Competence

  • General
  • 01 Nov 2023
Free
early years
RDP
,
Jigsaw

This is one of a series of additional resources to nasen’s Resilience Development Pack which can be used to support you as a parent, carer or professional working with young children to boost children’s resilience through everyday activities.

group watching a laptop screen

Introduction to Dyscalculia

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webcast
Webinar
,
mainstream
,
inclusive provision
condition specific

This session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce dyscalculia, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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woman at a laptop wearing headset

Introduction to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webinar
,
mainstream
,
inclusive provision
condition specific

Part of Introduction to series this session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce DLD, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support. 

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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Pupil helping secondary age school pupil

Introduction to Severe and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (S/PMLD)

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webinar
,
specialist settings
SENCOs
condition specific

This session, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce S/PMLD, how it might be identified and some introductory ideas for support.  

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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image shows children in a classroom

Introduction to Social, Emotional Mental Health Needs

  • Webcasts
  • 01 Nov 2023
£10.00
Webinar
,
mainstream
,
inclusive provision
condition specific

This webcast, suitable for SENCOs, teachers and support staff, will introduce SEMH, the many ways in which children and young people might experience need in this area and some ideas for support.

This resource is FREE with SEND CPD on Demand

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male teacher with children around table in class

Support Staff Observation Tool

  • General
  • 28 Oct 2023
Free
template

An editable document that can be completed electronically, this tool has been designed to help scaffold the observation process.

children playing tug-of-war with rope

Top tips for understanding ADHD and supporting children in the classroom NI

  • General
  • 26 Oct 2023
Free
Northern Ireland

A useful document that can be used by classroom teachers and teaching assistants to understand and support children in the classroom with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Supporting SEND - Observing Learners in Northern Ireland

  • General
  • 24 Oct 2023
Free
early years
Northern Ireland

Thanks to Lois Totton (Senior Lecturer, Stranmillis University College) and Dr Brenda Montgomery (Chair of the nasen Northern Ireland Advisory Group); this “Observing Learners” resource has been adapted to support educational professionals and practitione

Female teacher leading group of staff in a meeting

Top tips for annual reviews

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free

A quick reference sheet for ensuring your annual reviews run smoothly and that the family are central to the process. 

scanning pens logo

Scanning Pens - Sponsored Webinar

  • Webcasts
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
Assistive Technology

In this sponsored webinar from Scanning Pens, SENCo and Head of Education for Scanning Pens, Julia Clouter, talks to Jim Bowen, about his experience of dyslexia both at school and as an adult, and the assistive technology he uses to support him

child sitting alone with her back towards to the camera

Inclusion supports better Mental Well-Being

  • General
  • 23 Oct 2023
Free
mental wellbeing
mental health

Danielle Brown MBE, a nasen patron, talks about how inclusion can support and develop mental wellbeing