Training and CPD
Committed to providing the training, support and resources required to help you to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
With our dedicated Education Team we can support you and your professional progression with a range of learning options, including online, face-to-face and bespoke training. The nasen Education Team also produce and publish regular useful resources to help you and your staff in your setting.
Accredited Courses
Youth Mental Health First Aid courses
Suitable for anyone working or supporting young people 8-18. The training will help you to have the skills and confidence to step in, offer first aid and guide them to the support they need.
NPQSL - SEND Leadership Programme
Designed to support your professional progression by enabling you to complete a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) which focuses upon SEND.
SEND Casework Award
This award is the only on-the-job training and accreditation written specifically for those directly involved in SEND casework. More than 50 local authorities and 375 candidates nationally have participated in the award.
Courses and training currently available
Throughout the year we offer a range of CPD and training events around the country, a full list of current CPD events can be found on our events listing page. We also offer a range of training courses that can be adapted and delivered to a school, or group of schools based on the area of need/improvement. Take a look at the range of courses currently abailable and find out more about our bespoke training offer.
Early Years Training and Resources
Over the last three years nasen have increased their offering for SEND support in the Early Years with the help of funding from the Department for Education. The EY SEND Partnership includes: The Council for Disabled Children, I CAN, The Communication Trust, Contact and nasen, School Improvement Liverpool and Nursery World. We now offer a range of resources as well as training opportunities for PVI settings.
Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND
Add a new certificate to your portfolio and make a visible commitment to the principles of inclusion. nasen would like to see all teachers become a Recognised Teacher/Practitioner of SEND.
E-learning opportunities
Webcasts
On-demand training videos which can be accessed at any time. Webcasts can be used for your own professional development or within a CPD session or staff briefing. Available to Silver and Gold members.
Focus on SEND Training
A free online course aiming to help teachers and educational practitioners to develop high quality practice in order to meet the needs of their learners with SEND. This CPD training takes a practice-led, enquiry-based and collaborative approach.
Can't find what you're looking for?
As well as our in-house Education Team, nasen has access to a wealth of education associates with skills and expertise across a variety of specialist areas. We work throughout the UK to deliver high quality education and training to help you best support children and young people with special and additional needs.
If you can't find what you are looking for on our website, please get in touch with us and tell us what you need and we will work with you to find the right training solution. Contact us today at education@nasen.org.uk