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Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session- Newquay

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review

Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session- Plymouth

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

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.

Early Years apps approved by DfE to help families support children with home learning

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 joins forces with NOCN Group

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.

Member blog: how nasen has supported me in my role as a Learning Support Co-ordinator in Northern Ireland

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

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.

Review to inform the evolution of provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities

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).

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‘The engagement model’ released by Standards and Assessment Agency

This draft guidance for maintained schools, academies (including free schools) and local authorities has been released by the Standards Assessment Agency.

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Results released for 2018-2019

The DfE has published statistics this week about the results of the Early Year’s Foundation Stage Profile

Whole School SEND (WSS) Review Q&A Session- Leicester

The WSS Review provides a framework that enables school leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of current SEND provision through a structured self-evaluation and peer review with another school.

Children posted around the care system

A report by the Children’s Commissioner in December 2019 concluded that 30 years on from the Children Act 1989, legislation that aimed to promote ‘a sense of security, continuity, commitment, identity and belonging for children in care’...

Ofsted’s Annual Report (2018/19) has a whole section on SEND

Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, launched the Annual Report on 21st January.

Nasen supports thousands of education professionals in Pakistan

Nasen is delighted to announce the success of an ongoing significant SEND training programme which has helped to support thousands of special education professionals in Pakistan.

nasen funded research highlights Ofsted are overlooking SEND pupils

Research funded by nasen asks whether Ofsted's new inspection framework supports learners with SEND.

ISEC 2020 – World Class Keynote Speakers announced

Nasen and UCL are delighted to announce the first line-up of keynote speakers for ISEC (Inclusive and Supportive Education Conference) 2020, which will be held on the 3rd-5th August 2020 at the UCL Institute of Education in London.

In memoriam: Dr Ron Davie 1929-2019

It is with great sadness that nasen must inform its members and followers of the passing of Dr Ron Davie, president of nasen 1992 - 1994.

Nisai Group - A partnership to conquer global sustainability through education and TVET

As part of The Nisai Group strategy for the ASEAN region, they have formed a partnership to make an impact on global sustainability through education and technical/vocational education and training (TVET).

Q&A sessions in the South West

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) are recruiting 160 secondary schools for a trial of the WSS Review and are focusing on the SOUTH WEST.

nasen in Northern Ireland

A new (NI based) SEND Advisory Group was formed in October 2018. The group consists of a range of educational professionals, all with a passion for supporting children and young people with SEND.

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