Keep up to date with all of the latest news, headlines and features from across the SEND sector.
September 2026 ImpactEd with Etio are undertaking an Anti-Bullying and Behaviour research project, commissioned by the DfE, and are looking for more schools to take part. Each school will be paid £200 for their involvement.
September 2026 ‘Professional Learning in Special and Inclusive Education: A Vital Cog? Friday 27 November (09.00 – 14.00) On-line and Free to all
September 2026 nasen is proud to be part of the DfE-funded Early Years SEND Partnership Project led by the Council for Disabled Children (CDC).
September 2026 The fourth edition of 'Language of Examinations’ launches this month. This influential resource on accessible assessment, will be unveiled during a collaborative free webinar hosted by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
September 2026 Youth Voice Matters is an annual conference designed and delivered by and for disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs.
September 2026 Ofsted has launched a major research project to identify the most effective approaches for preventing young people from becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET).
September 2026 A new research report from Natspec is calling for a rethink of how inclusion is understood in education, arguing that it should be defined by the quality of a young person's experience rather than the type of setting they attend.
September 2026 Makaton International Awareness Day theme, Together, has been used to co-create a song that celebrates communication, creativity and connection, bringing the Makaton community together through music, signs and shared experiences.
September 2026 Many education professionals may have limited experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment. To help build confidence and understanding, Thomas Pocklington Trust is offering a free online training course.
September 2026 Supporting students in special and alternative provision schools to develop safe, healthy eating behaviours can be a challenge for educators.
September 2026 A new independent report, The Cost of Waiting: How Delays in SEND Provision Increase Risk for Vulnerable Children, examines what happens when children with SEND are unable to access suitable education for prolonged periods.
September 2026 School Leaders Invited to Explore the Future of SEND at the UK's Leading Education Event
August 2026 A rapid evidence review commissioned by the Department for Education examined the effectiveness of behavioural and social communication interventions designed to improve outcomes for these learners.
August 2026 The Department for Education (DfE) has published updated statutory guidance on suspensions and permanent exclusions, which comes into force on 26 July 2026.
July 2026 nasen welcomes the Prime Minister’s ambition to reform education so that more routes are valued equally.
May 2026 nasen and Concero have partnered to deliver exclusive accessibility training for school staff, helping you make the most of the tools already available in your school.
July 2026 A new report from the National Foundation for Educational Research shows that deteriorating pupil wellbeing is likely to be a major factor influencing school attendance, with increased social media use & online bullying linked to the decline.
July 2026 The Department for Education (DfE) has published the Academy Trust Handbook 2026, introducing a series of changes aimed at improving transparency, financial oversight and inclusion across academy trusts.
July 2026 A new consultation is encouraging the sharing of views on proposed reforms to Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) arrangements, as part of the Government’s wider programme of SEND reform.
July 2026 The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking views on two consultations to help shape the future of early years provision in England, focusing on funding arrangements and reforms to early years teacher training and status.
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