Below are details of our current or most recent programmes.
Special school pupil voice pilot programme
NASS and Kaleidoscope have joined forces to invest in a new pilot that puts special school pupils’ experiences at the heart of school improvement and SEND reform.
Launching in January 2027, participating schools will gain powerful insights into inclusion and belonging, practical tools for action and the opportunity to help shape national conversations about the future of SEND.
Further information:
Information webinar, Tuesday 24th November (12pm to 1pm)
Please join the NASS and Kaleidoscope teams at midday on Tuesday 24th November for an introductory webinar and Q&A. Learn more about the pilot, what’s involved, benefits for your school and how to take part. >> Book your place
Apply to take part
Places are limited to 30 schools. To ensure broad representation, there will be a maximum of two schools from any one group or trust. >> Complete application form
Applications close on 1st December 2026 and we will contact all applicants shortly afterwards to confirm whether they have been selected for the pilot programme.
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NASS Leadership Development Programme 2027
Applications are now closed. If you would like to register your interest for the next cohort, please email admin@nasschools.org.uk
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NASS Senior Leadership Course and Network 2026/7
Applications are now closed. If you would like to register your interest for the next cohort, please email admin@nasschools.org.uk
NASS members benefit from a significant fee reduction as part of their membership.
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Coaching offer for NASS members – ready to take your leadership to the next level?
The Glass House Leadership Lab is offering discounted rates on 1:1 personalised coaching sessions to support you in enhancing your leadership and the impact of your team. In a recent guest blog for NASS, Dr Matt Silver, Founder and CEO of The Glass House Leadership Lab, shared how transformative coaching can be for special schools, its leaders and communities. Read Matt’s blog
For further details about the offer for NASS members, please read the flyer below.
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NASS School Improvement Partner Training 2026/27
September 2026 to May 2027
Applications now closed. If you would like to register your interest for the next cohort, please email admin@nasschools.org.uk
If you are a NASS member looking support from a NASS SIP, please visit our Member Zone to see our network of current SIPs available to provide support.
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Future-Readying Your Workforce Course, starting November 2025
Applications for the second cohort now closed.
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