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Meet our Education Officer - Sam McFarlane

In the seventh, annual nasen Awards, 16 schools, individuals and organisations were recognised for their outstanding work to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and learning differences to reach their full potential. The inspiring nasen ceremony, held at the Grand Hotel Birmingham on Friday (6th October 2023), was supported by official media sponsors, tes.

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.

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 4th October 2-24 at the Grand Hotel 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.

Submit your nasen Award nomination. Nominations are now open. Join us this year celebrating and submit a nomination today but hurry, nominations close 16th May!

Each nasen Award category is judged by our judging panel of hand-picked professionals who all have a wealth of experience working across the educational industry.

Unlock a world of innovation, inclusion, and inspiration at nasen LIVE 2025! Join leading specialists, educators, and advocates as we come together to shape the future of SEND. Be part of this unmissable in-person CPD conference, gain invaluable insights, and contribute to meaningful change in the sector. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and lead the way in 2025!

We are excited to announce that nasen Live will be returning to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on July 5th, 2024! 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 2025
Enjoy exclusive exhibitor discounts and giveaways, available only for our visitors.

We are excited to announce that nasen Live will be returning to the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on July 4th, 2025! Find out more about our speakers