NASS Events

NASS offers a wide range of tailored training and events for our members.

We run two annual conferences — one in person and one online — as well as free webinars covering a wide variety of topics relevant to special education. Our termly Special Interest Groups provide members with opportunities to network with peers, discuss challenges, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences and best practice.

Here are some of our upcoming events:

Training See all events
2-day senior leadership training - trauma and mental health-informed practice 2-day senior leadership training - trauma and mental health-informed practice
Events Dates Mon 20 Apr 2026  to Tue 21 Apr 2026
Event Times 09:00 - 15:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 43
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Safer recruitment & vetting refresher training
NASS Members Only
Safer recruitment & vetting refresher training
Events Dates Thu 30 Apr 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 21
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Safeguarding learners over the age of 18 Safeguarding learners over the age of 18
Events Dates Fri 8 May 2026
Event Times 09:00 - 12:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 22
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Data analysis for SEND leaders and teachers Data analysis for SEND leaders and teachers
Events Dates Wed 13 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 30
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AI coding tools for SEND leaders and teachers AI coding tools for SEND leaders and teachers
Events Dates Thu 21 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 29
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Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training - 23rd June 2026 Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training - 23rd June 2026
Events Dates Tue 23 Jun 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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What special schools need to know about the law - 24th June 2026 What special schools need to know about the law - 24th June 2026
Events Dates Wed 24 Jun 2026
Event Times 13:00 - 16:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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The role of the AI lead in SEND settings The role of the AI lead in SEND settings
Events Dates Wed 8 Jul 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 29
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Conferences See all events
NASS Connect 2026
NASS Members Only
NASS Connect 2026
Events Dates Thu 2 Jul 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 15:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 139
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Special Interest Group meetings See all events
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
NASS Members Only
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
Events Dates Thu 18 Jun 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 12:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 37
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Free member only events See all events
CONSULTATION EVENT: A new SEND System – the key changes
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: A new SEND System – the key changes
Events Dates Tue 14 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 21
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CONSULTATION EVENT: Support and specialism
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: Support and specialism
Events Dates Fri 17 Apr 2026
Event Times 12:00 - 13:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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CONSULTATION EVENT: The role of Independent Special Schools in the new system
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: The role of Independent Special Schools in the new system
Events Dates Tue 21 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 29
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CONSULTATION EVENT: Proposed changes for Special Academies
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: Proposed changes for Special Academies
Events Dates Wed 22 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 43
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CONSULTATION EVENT: The future role of Non-Maintained Special Schools
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: The future role of Non-Maintained Special Schools
Events Dates Thu 23 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 29
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CONSULTATION EVENT: Department for Education roundtable for NASS members
NASS Members Only
CONSULTATION EVENT: Department for Education roundtable for NASS members
Events Dates Wed 29 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 100
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NASS Insights: Managing parent complaints in the age of AI
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Managing parent complaints in the age of AI
Events Dates Tue 12 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 40
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NASS Insights: Cultures that care - a retention toolkit for schools
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Cultures that care - a retention toolkit for schools
Events Dates Tue 16 Jun 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 35
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Webinars See all events
SEND Reforms: A NASS open forum for all special schools SEND Reforms: A NASS open forum for all special schools
Events Dates Tue 28 Apr 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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Menopause awareness Menopause awareness
Events Dates Wed 6 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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Leading well whilst feeling well Leading well whilst feeling well
Events Dates Tue 19 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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