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National Association of Special Schools

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England and Wales nasschools.org.uk Joined September 2012

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NASS @NASSCHOOLS Jan 14

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NASS @NASSCHOOLS Jan 9

The Schools Minister’s comments yesterday are a welcome recognition of the essential role special schools play in supporting pupils with SEND — and the need for closer working between mainstream and specialist provision. #SEND #SpecialSchools
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Tes magazine @tes Jan 8

Schools minister @Georgia_Gould tells Tes she wants to see a ‘ladder of support’ for pupils with SEND, created by mainstream and special schools working more closely together
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NASS @NASSCHOOLS Jan 7

We’re hiring!

2025 will be a pivotal year for SEND reform and we’re looking for a Policy and Research Intern to join our small, ambitious team at NASS.

For further details on the role and to download the recruitment pack: nasschools.org.uk/jobs/19362/

NASS @NASSCHOOLS Jan 6

Deadline for entering is this Friday!

Engage in their future @engageitf Oct 21, 2025

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Engage National Awards! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that nominations are officially open for next year’s Engage National Awards – celebrating the incredible achievements of students and staff in schools across the UK.

This year, we’ve introduced some exciting changes to our award categories, reflecting the creativity, resilience and innovation seen across our community. You can find out more about the categories and how to nominate on our website 👇

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Let’s make 2026 another unforgettable year of recognition and inspiration! 🏆

#EngageNationalAwards #EngageintheirFuture #SpecialEducation #CelebratingSuccess #StudentAchievement
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NASS @NASSCHOOLS Dec 3, 2025

🎄 All we want for Christmas is SEND reforms… but what if they fall short?

With the Schools White Paper coming, hopes are high but so is risk of disappointment. NASS CEO @CDorer reminds us special schools can still make it work for children with SEND.
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www.nasschools.org.uk All we want for Christmas are SEND Reforms...but what happens if they turn out to be a foot spa... SummaryWith the long-awaited Schools White Paper on the horizon, hopes are high — but so is the risk of disappointment. Drawing on the humour of a festive metaphor, NASS CEO Claire Dorer OBE reflects...