Welcome to NASS

The National Association of Special Schools

We represent our membership of non-local authority maintained special schools in England and Wales, delivering support, recognition and national representation of their important work.

We work in close partnership with our members, other SEND organisations, central and local government, providing insight, information and opinion to help shape the future of special education in our sector.

NASS champions high-quality, specialist provision within a modern, inclusive education service that respects the choices of children, their families, and carers. We currently represent and support more than 400 members across England and Wales.

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NASS Manifesto 2024
Our NASS manifesto for special schools calls on the next government to take 6 swift actions to remove barriers and build a better SEND system.
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In the last of our series of six blogs looking into the key themes that will frame our manifesto for special schools ‘Removing Barriers’, Mari Davis, NASS Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer considers the reality of the DfE Safety Valve programme. BLOG: Under pressure - a call to pause financial interventions with local authorities
Mari Davis considers the reality of the DfE Safety Valve programme
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