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Researchers are wanting to hear about young people’s experiences of learning about relationships, sex and sexuality.

An investigation by the BBC has found that thousands of children with SEN have been waiting an unacceptable amount of time for their EHC plans to be issued.

Ofsted’s annual report has been published highlighting continuing issues within education at a system level.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.