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The ninth annual nasen Awards celebrated 18 schools, individuals, and organisations making an outstanding difference for children and young people with SEND and learning differences. Held at the Vox, Resorts World Birmingham on 3rd October 2025, the ceremony recognised remarkable achievements in education, support, and inclusion.

Submit your nasen Award nomination. Nominations are now open. Join us this year celebrating and submit a nomination today but hurry, nominations close 5th June!

Our awards celebrate excellence in SEND education, and we couldn’t do it without the support of our sponsors. Sponsoring an award is a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to inclusion, gain visibility among key decision-makers, and connect with a passionate community driving positive change.

This year nasen Awards will take place on 16th October 2026 in Birmingham.
Every year, nasen receives an overwhelming amount of nominations from people putting forward organisations and individuals who champion those within the SEND sector and deserve.

This year, we have 18 categories up for grabs!
You may notice some new ones to last year, as we’ve taken some time to refresh the criteria and make sure that they better reflect the SEND landscape right now.

Submit your nasen Award nomination. Nominations for the 2026 nasen awards are now CLOSED. Keep an eye on our channels for nasen Awards news or register your interest on nasen Awards news.

As times continue to change, it’s vital that we keep progressing in SEND and inclusion, and we have a full agenda of expert speakers ready to support you in doing exactly that.
Following last year’s sold-out event, nasen is excited to return to the Vox, Birmingham, with a brand-new theme: “Inspiring SEND Innovation Through Times of Change.”

Enjoy a full day of high-quality SEND CPD delivered by leading voices in the sector. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet specialist exhibitors who may be able to support your work, and to network with fellow members of the SEND community as we learn together and shape a more innovative future for children and young people with SEND.

Explore the full seminar and panel programme for nasen LIVE 2026.
This section includes session titles, synopses and key delegate benefits, helping you understand what each seminar or panel will cover, who it is most relevant for, and how it can support your practice, provision or strategic planning.

We are excited to announce that nasen Live will be returning to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on July 3rd, 2026! Find out more about our speakers

We are excited to announce that nasen Live will be returning to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on July 3rd, 2026! Find out more about our speakers

Explore the latest products, resources and offers from some of the UK’s leading SEND organisations at nasen LIVE 2026
Enjoy exclusive exhibitor discounts and giveaways, available only for our visitors.

In order to make your visit to nasen LIVE as enjoyable as possible, we've compiled some handy travel and accommodation tips. Whether you are visiting us by train or car, we have all the information in this section that you will need. We have also gathered a list of recommended hotels should you require an overnight stay.