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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.

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Free child development training for Early Years practitioners

The government has released the first four modules of the Early Years child development training. This is an online programme designed to help practitioners improve their knowledge and understanding of child development

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Teaching Assistants and supporting SEND, a roundtable discussion with the Chartered College of Teaching and nasen

nasen’s CEO, Annamarie Hassall MBE will be joining Professor Dame Alison Peacock from The National College of Teaching next month, as the two organisations come together to host a joint roundtable discussion for Teaching Assistants. 

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Join the largest online British Sign Language Lesson

On the 15th March 2023, the British Deaf Association (BDA) and Signature, are inviting primary schools across the country to take part in the UK’s largest online British Sign Language (BSL) lesson as part of Sign Language Week.

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Attendance continues to be a major issue for schools

The government has released the latest data on pupil absence which shows that the level of absence is still a concern, almost two years after the last Covid lockdown.

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New elearning module to accompany mandatory training for health and social care professionals

The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability (LD) and Autism has been running since 2022 since the Health and Care Act introduced a requirement that service providers ensure that staff receive training on LD and autism.

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Family Hubs trailblazers announced

In 2022 the government announced the newly created Family Hubs to support communities and young people from birth to age 19, or 25 with an EHCP.

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EEF launches updated Early Years Toolkit

The EEF has launched an updated version of the toolkit summarising the best available evidence on key areas for learning and development within the Early Years.

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New report highlights bullying still an issue across education

The first impact report from Diversity Role Models around their DfE project ‘Embracing Difference, Ending Bullying’ highlights that bullying is still very much prevalent within education settings.

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Safer Internet Day – 7th February 2023

The internet has become an integral part of daily life for children and young people and provides both positive opportunities and an open door to a range of damaging content and experiences.

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week events announced

Neurodiversity Celebration week takes place from the 13th to 19th March this year and there is a series of 24 events taking place across the week. All of the events are free of charge and open to all, parents, young people and professionals.

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Free online lecture around neurodiversity

Join Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke of King’s College London as he explores the question “Does the neurodiversity concept provide a foundation for a new science of neurodevelopment?”.

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Twilight Talks

Hear from specialists across the sector on a range of different topics relating to SEND and additional needs. As well as developing knowledge and awareness of different elements of SEND, there will be points for reflection and practical take aways.

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“Now and Beyond” free mental health festival for schools 8th February 2023

Founded and sponsored by the youth mental health charity, Beyond, the Now and Beyond festival is a whole day of online dedicated workshops for schools. The workshops are free to view once schools have registered.

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New inquiry into persistent absence launched by the Government

A new inquiry by the Education Committee will investigate causes and solutions to the increasing issue of absence.

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The Education Resources Awards – The Countdown has started!

The awards entry countdown has now started and so now is the time to submit your entry for your opportunity to give your establishment the recognition it deserves.

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Professor Adam Boddison, former Chief Executive of nasen, has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours List.

Professor Adam Boddison, former Chief Executive of nasen, has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours List. Adam is currently Chief Executive of Association for Project Management (APM).

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Children’s Commissioner Report on Families part 2

The Children’s Commissioner has published part 2 of the independent family review entitled ‘A positive approach to parenting’.

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nasen responds to the Autumn Statement

nasen has welcomed news of the funding allocations for local authorities for next year, which has come as part of today’s Autumn Statement, and which –for the first time in over a decade – includes an uplift in funding for specialist schools and settings.

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Advertisement for new Editorial team

nasen and Wiley invite individuals to apply to form a new Editorial team for Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs (JORSEN), taking over from Dr David Armstrong. We welcome applications for Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor.

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nasen’s SLCN survey – what did you tell us?

Earlier this term, we published a survey asking nasen members to tell us more about provision for Speech, Language and Communication Needs in schools.