News

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

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Good career guidance: The next ten years

December 2024

The world has evolved; so have the Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance.

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Best Practices for Supporting Inclusion of Students with SEND

December 2024

A recent study by What Works in SEND researchers at Warwick Business School, has shed light on strategies to foster the inclusion of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in schools.

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Rise in Exclusions and Suspensions Highlights Challenges for Learners with SEND

December 2024

Recent analysis by FFT Education Datalab reveals a rise in exclusions and suspensions across all year groups during the 2023/24 academic year, with notable impacts on disadvantaged and learners with SEND.

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Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook Updated

December 2024

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile Handbook has been amended to recognise non-speaking communication.
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nasen Responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review

November 2024

The Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review is a once in a lifetime opportunity to influence the evolution of an education system that works for all children and young people, preparing them to thrive at every age and stage. 

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Whole School SEND and Real Group launch final unit in award winning SEND CPD series!

November 2024

WHOLE SCHOOL SEND and Real Group are celebrating today, having won not one, but two categories in the Teach Primary Awards 2024, which are designed to help educators seek out the very best resources to support their KS1 and KS2 pupils.

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nasen Annual Report and Financial Statements (for the year ended 31 March 2024)

Each year nasen releases an annual report which details and provides evidence of nasen's governance, structure and management as well as detailing what nasen's focus is key achievements and performance to date as well as plans for the next financial year.

nasen have been shortlisted for two BETT awards 2025; Best Early Years Product or Service for Meeting the Needs of Every Child Webinars and Best Free Digital Content, App or Open Education Resource for its Online SEND CPD Units

Double celebrations for nasen as BETT AWARDS 2025 announce shortlist

November 2024

nasen is celebrating today as the shortlist for the BETT Awards 2025 has been announced.

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Curriculum and Assessment Review – time is running out to respond!

November 2024

One of the Labour party’s manifesto pledges was a review of the national curriculum. The Curriculum and Assessment review was launched in October with a closing date of the 22 November. 

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National Audit Office report - Special Educational Needs system is financially ‘unsustainable’

October 2024

England’s special educational needs (SEN) system is not delivering better outcomes for children and young people; is financially unsustainable and in urgent need of reform, according to a new National Audit Office report.

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Free funding for SEND resources is available through easyfundraising

October 2024

nasen is excited to launch a new partnership with easyfundraising to enable members to raise free funding for SEND resources through everyday online shopping.

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House of Lords Highlights Need for an Inclusive Approach in Schools

October 2024

New report from House of Lords highlights the need for an inclusive approach in schools that actively prepares learners with SEN for the transition to employment

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SEND CPD Conference for SENCos and School Leaders

October 2024

nasen has been commissioned to host and deliver a one-day CPD conference for SENCOs and other school leaders in Halton.

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nasen Award 2024 winners announced!

October 2024

We are delighted to announce the winners for the nasen Awards 2024.

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Government reappoints Professor Sir Steve Smith as its International Education Champion

October 2024

nasen extends their congratulations to Sir Steve Smith who will continue his important role as the UK Government International Education Champion, supporting the promotion of UK education excellence around the world.

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New report highlights the impact of Inclusion 2024 for children with SEND

September 2024

A new report evaluating 3 years of the Youth Sport Trust Inclusion 2024 programme has highlighted the interactions and impact that has been had over the year.

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Compulsory survey issued by Children’s Commissioner

September 2024

Dame Rachel De Souza has used her statutory powers to ask every school in England about their provision for and the barriers to supporting pupils.

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Registration is now open for the next Making Participation Work Practitioners' Community of Practice!

September 2024

As part of the Department for Education funded Making Participation Work programme, the Council for Disabled Children’s next Participation Community of Practice is taking place on Wednesday 9th October.

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Have you considered the financial barriers in your school?

September 2024

Child Poverty Action Group have produced their annual calendar for schools to help them to identify the possible financial barriers during the academic year and consider cost conscious ways to mark important dates and events.

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Call for all Further Education Colleges to sign up to the student-led Access and Assistance for All Campaign Pledges to ensure accessible learning

September 2024

After a temporary pause due to the closure of the British Youth Council, the Access and Assistance for All (AAA) campaign has restarted, seeking further education colleges to support them in ensuring equal access to study materials.