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NASS CEO, Claire Dorer OBE, responds to the Government's proposed reforms to children's social care announced on 18th November 2024.

In the first of our features on the 2024 NASS Award finalists, we look at Great Howarth School’s inspiring project, Poetry by Heart.

CEO Claire Dorer OBE shares NASS's vision for a truly inclusive education system - one where special schools aren't "necessary alternatives when things go wrong elsewhere" but they are seen as vital "pillars of an inclusive system that truly recognises each child's needs".

NASS was one of 60 stakeholders consulted as part of the National Audit Office’s report on support for children and young people with special educational needs.

In this guest blog, Martin Cornforth, Partner at Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management provides an overview of the forthcoming proposed employment law changes that could have an impact on the operation and staffing of special schools.

As independent special schools brace for the implementation of VAT in January 2025, experts from VWV law firm warn schools that significant planning is necessary to ensure schools are fully prepared for these changes.

In her guest blog for NASS, Nicky from Sex Education Forum sheds light on current RSHE guidance and offers practical tips for delivering RSHE to SEND learners.

Rob Walton, from RWK Goodman, shares some practical steps our member schools can take to reduce energy costs and improve long-term energy efficiency.

We were delighted to have Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, join us on Friday 4th October at our NASS Conference in Leeds. He delivered a short speech to delegates before answering a number of questions.

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year's NASS Awards

We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted finalists for this year's NASS Awards!

Retreat facilitator Lisa Lea-Weston talks about why the NASS & Talking Heads retreat in April 2025 is essential for special school leaders and how it can make a real difference in their lives.