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Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
The DfE has released guidance on the financial support being put in place for schools in the period March – July 2020.
On Friday 3rd April, Ofqual set out details about how GCSE, AS and A levels will be awarded this summer and published further guidance for teachers, students, parents and carers.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families, Vicky Ford MP, has written an open letter to children and young people with SEND, their families and all others who support them regarding the Government’s aim for SEND...
Important Announcement: nasen Live 2020 Given the current climate and uncertainty around Covid-19, nasen Live 2020, which was due to take place in July has been rescheduled for the 23rd October 2020.
An update for nasen members
This guidance report published today offers 5 evidence- based recommendations to support pupils with SEND in mainstream schools
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review.
nasen's early years podcast series.
The Council for Disabled Children has been commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation on behalf of the Department for Education to produce a high quality publication called Tomorrows Leaders- A World Beyond Disability
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review
The Department for Education (DfE) have recently announced a call for evidence on the National Plan for Music Education, which has specific questions linked to SEND and inclusivity.
Parents are now able to benefit from new technology to support their children learning at home, with 6 new apps available to improve reading, writing and speaking.
International education provider, Nisai Group, has signed a strategic partnership with NOCN Group to establish a separate NOCN international approved centre, facilitated by Nisai and making use of local knowledge and expertise.
Do you spend your time as a teacher or Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) / Learning Support Co-ordinator (LSC) wrecking your brain for ways to meet the diverse needs of pupils with SEND?
Key Stage 4 Performance 2019 (revised) report reveals pupils with SEN perform markedly worse than pupils with no SEN across all headline measures of attainment.
A review of the current provision available for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been commissioned in partnership with the National Association of Special Educational Needs (nasen).
This draft guidance for maintained schools, academies (including free schools) and local authorities has been released by the Standards Assessment Agency.