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Turn Everyday Technology into Inclusive Teaching

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.

SEND Reform Consultation Formal Response by Whole School SEND hosted by nasen

Putting children at the heart of SEND reform - Whole School SEND response to the 2026 consultation

May 2026

Whole School SEND (WSS), hosted by nasen has submitted its formal response to the Department for Education’s SEND Reform Consultation, Putting Children and Young People First.

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Rising suspensions and steady exclusion rates: what the latest data means for schools

May 2026

The latest DfE statistics on suspensions & permanent exclusions, spring term 2024/25, highlight continued pressures on the system.

Free Training for Early Years and Primary Staff from Down Syndrome UK

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.

Free mental health and wellbeing programme to support autistic pupils in secondary schools

May 2026

In this Mental Health Awareness Week, Ambitious about Autism are highlighting their free toolkit and programme, ‘Autistic and OK’.

New report highlights SEND as the leading barrier to future learning

May 2026

The Pearson School & College Report 2026 highlights growing pressures and priorities around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across schools and colleges.

Inclusive sport festival returns with expanded offer for disabled young people

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.

DfE launches consultation on new Level 1 English and maths qualifications for post-16 learners

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.

nasen LIVE 2026 announces latest confirmed speakers and panellists

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

Grants for Support of Service Children in Schools deadline approaching 8th May

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.

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‘Magic of Childminding’ campaign launched.

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.

Healthier school menus - what schools need to know

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.

Want to strengthen inclusion or improve attendance for autistic students?

April 2026

The Sheila Coates Foundation is inviting applications from mainstream secondary schools and colleges, for funding of £5,000.

New Restrictive Interventions Statutory Guidance Issued

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.

Free Residential Course - Working Well with Sight Loss

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.

nasen Live 2026, The UK's leading SEND event. July 3rd, the Vox Conference Centre NEC Birmingham. Secure your place

nasen LIVE 2026: Inspiring SEND Innovation Through Times of Change

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.

Putting Children and Young People First. The Specialist National Reference Group wants to hear your voice, join the conversation! Book now

The Specialist National Reference Group Events

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!

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House of Lords Launches Inquiry into “Numeracy for Life”

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.

Covid lockdowns set back children’s development for years – new research

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.

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Conception to Reception: Reframing School Readiness – free webinar

March 2026

Join the National Children's Bureau for a funded webinar exploring fresh insights from ten years of the A Better Start (ABS) programme and their insights into improving outcomes in the early years.

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