nasen

Who we are

nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

We do this by providing free resources and support for all members, leading targeted programmes and projects to deliver widespread improvements, offering a structured programme of professional development, accredited training and conferences as well as a package of SEND services throughout the UK and internationally. 

Our Mission

Is to support and develop the SEND workforce. We will achieve this by:

• Ensuring that the SEND workforce is fully equipped to meet the needs of learners with SEND
• Acting as a conduit between sector influencers and the SEND workforce

Our Vision

Is for the educational experience for learners with SEND to consistently be as good as it is for learners without SEND (equity of educational experience for all learners). We will fulfil this by:

• Providing information, training and resources to develop the SEND workforce
• Delivering programmes/initiatives/services that support the SEND workforce
• Acting as a champion, friend and protector for the SEND workforce