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March 2026
A major new study, led by the University of East Anglia in collaboration with Lancaster University and Durham University. has revealed that the pandemic significantly disrupted the development of children’s executive function skills.
March 2026
The House of Lords has opened a major inquiry into how well England equips people with the numeracy skills needed throughout life, with a public call for evidence now live.
March 2026
The Specialist National Reference Group (SNRG) has recently submitted a paper to
Government to support the implementation of the School’s White Paper. We want to hear from School Leaders and Senior School Staff, join the discussion!
March 2026
On Friday 3rd July 2026, the SEND community will come together at The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham, for nasen LIVE 2026 - a national conference designed to support the sector through a period of significant change.
Rachel is the CEO of Ascent Academies' Trust, a six-school specialist MAT in the North East and North Yorkshire. In her twenty-eight years in education, Rachel has worked across the sector in special schools, a mainstream secondary school with resourced SEN provision and all age mainstream and specialist Multi Academy Trusts. Rachel has been a headteacher/executive headteacher for 15 years and took up the post of CEO in January 2025.
Rachel has been Nort East regional lead for Whole School SEND since 2019.
Rachel has a National Professional Qualification in Headship and Executive Headship, an MSC in Leadership and Organisational Change and is an accredited Coach. Rachel is committed to improving the quality of provision for all children and young people with Special education needs and disabilities and developing the professional practice of colleagues in all settings.
April 2026
Following the successes of their last Working Well with Sight Loss Residential Courses, Thomas Pocklington Trust are hosting their next course on 17-19 June.
April 2026
Schools in England are being reminded of their legal duties following the introduction of new statutory guidance on restrictive interventions in education settings.
April 2026
The government has launched a consultation proposing major changes to school food standards in England, aiming to improve children’s diets and reduce high sugar and low fibre intake.
April 2026
The Sheila Coates Foundation is inviting applications from mainstream secondary schools and colleges, for funding of £5,000.
April 2026
The campaign, launched by Coram PACEY, celebrates the vital role childminders play in supporting children, families and communities across England and Wales and encouraging more parents to choose childminding as an option for their family.
May 2026
The Armed Forces Education Trust Collective Grants programme provides valuable support to groups of schools working together to improve outcomes for children from service families.
May 2026
nasen has announced the speaker & panellist line-up for nasen LIVE 2026, bringing together SEND specialists,school leaders, practitioners & sector voices for a full day of practical CPD at The Vox, Resorts World, Birmingham on Friday 3 July 2026
May 2026
Education professionals are being encouraged to take note of Parallel Windsor 2026, an inclusive mass-participation event designed to support children and young people with a wide range of needs.
May 2026
The Department for Education (DfE) has opened a national consultation on plans to introduce new Level 1 English and maths qualifications for students aged 16–19 in England.
May 2026
The Pearson School & College Report 2026 highlights growing pressures and priorities around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across schools and colleges.
May 2026
In this Mental Health Awareness Week, Ambitious about Autism are highlighting their free toolkit and programme, ‘Autistic and OK’.
May 2026
Down Syndrome UK, a parent-led charity, working to support and raise expectations for individuals with Down Syndrome, have two webinars that are free for educational professionals in primary and early years settings.
May 2026
The latest DfE statistics on suspensions & permanent exclusions, spring term 2024/25, highlight continued pressures on the system.
May 2026
On 19 May, the DfE updated guidance to help schools and colleges use AI safely and effectively, balancing innovation with safeguarding. The refreshed materials, first launched in 2025, support all staff from teachers to senior leaders.
May 20206
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Jake, who recently completed the London Marathon in support of nasen.