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National Association of Independent Schools & Non-Maintained Special Schools working with special schools not maintained by local authorities in England & Wales
England and Wales
Joined September 2012
We’re delighted to be running a series of hands-on AI training sessions this term, designed especially for staff in special schools and led by Darren Coxon, who spearheaded our NASS AI pilot programme earlier this year. Find out more and book: https://t.co/RpwEXWwhqC
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Help shape the future of special schools - become a NASS trustee! We are seeking 2 trustees to join our board as we enter an important period of growth and influence. Deadline: 7th Nov Find out more and how to apply: https://t.co/kv3dkTAvAe
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Could your school’s cash reserves be working harder? In our guest blog, Robert Evans from CCLA shares how charitable & not-for-profit schools can boost income and support their work. A must-read for bursars & finance leads 👇 https://t.co/XgEzaRtFTy
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By Robert Evans, Senior Portfolio Manager at CCLA Investment Management As a NASS-associated special school, you’re no doubt aware that the pressure on school budgets continues to increase. An April...
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🎙️ New podcast: NASS CEO @CDorer chats with Geoff Barton, Chair of the @IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, on the vital role of special schools, their expertise and their ambition to help shape a more inclusive education system. https://t.co/9Q1rHzgyQ1
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Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode
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Thank you @NASSCHOOLS for a fabulous #NASSConf2025 - Its been a delight to sponsor and support
@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm @_satveernijjar @TCESgroup A perfect way to close #NASSConf2025! Julie Liddell @TheEdwinGroup reminding us of The Power of Rest - how dedicated downtime boosts focus, creativity & emotional regulation. We hope it leaves delegates feeling restored, recharged & ready to champion #wellbeing in their schools
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm @_satveernijjar @TCESgroup @TheEdwinGroup ....and thank you Julie for teaching us about chicken wings - a micro moment to help restore our energy! @StillHuman_Ed
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm @_satveernijjar @TCESgroup A perfect way to close #NASSConf2025! Julie Liddell @TheEdwinGroup reminding us of The Power of Rest - how dedicated downtime boosts focus, creativity & emotional regulation. We hope it leaves delegates feeling restored, recharged & ready to champion #wellbeing in their schools
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm @_satveernijjar Thanks to Thomas Keaney from @TCESgroup for a deep dive into how TCES’s radical zero-exclusions policy has been achieved - 25 years, 3,500+ neurodiverse pupils and zero permanent exclusions. #SEND #Inclusion #SpecialEducation
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm @_satveernijjar Engaging session with @themathsmum at #NASSConf2025 exploring the importance of prenumber skills & foundational maths language - how “going back to move forward” can unlock learning for students of all ages & abilities, esp learners SEND #SEND #MathsForLife #SpecialEducation
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre @VWVLawFirm Thanks to @_satveernijjar for joining us at #NASSConf2025 to explore understanding and responding to self-harm. Delegates gained practical strategies—from triggers & functions to language use & best practice—to support CYP safely & confidently. #SEND #Wellbeing #SpecialEducation
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre Important session at #NASSConf2025 with @VWVLawFirm on the updated Prevent & new Protect duties, providing practical steps to keep schools prepared and safe in response to evolving counter-terrorism legislation. #SEND #Safeguarding #EducationLaw
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst @CarolynEyre Fantastic workshop with leaders from Parayhouse School on supporting neurodiversity in the workplace looking at inclusive leadership, reasonable adjustments & unlocking staff strengths for a more supportive school environment #SEND #Neurodiversity #Leadership #NASSConf2025
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@Ofstednews @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst A useful safeguarding update at #NASSConf2025 from @CarolynEyre covering new & upcoming guidance, legislation, and research — helping NASS members ensure their safeguarding arrangements remain robust. #SEND #ChildProtection #SpecialEducation
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@Ofstednews Our panel discussion is exploring how special schools can help build capacity in mainstream settings and shape inclusive practice. Thanks to our panellists @SpaghettiBridge @WHSSchool @BeyondAutismUK @outcomesfirst 2/2
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@Ofstednews Inclusion is centre stage of the SEND political agenda, yet the role of special schools in supporting inclusive education is often overlooked. 1/2
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And we’re underway with Adam Sproston (@Ofstednews ) talking about the renewed Education Inspection Framework launching this November, with a particular focus on inclusion at its heart. #SEND #SpecialEducation #Leadership
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@educationgovuk @BSquaredLtd @NovalisTrust @MulberryBushOrg @InnovatingM @MenAtWork_MC @RWKGoodman Thanks to @ASDANeducation CEO Melissa Farnham for a valuable workshop on designing SEND curricula that equip learners with executive function, real-world skills & transition readiness. #NASSConf2025 #SEND
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@educationgovuk @BSquaredLtd @NovalisTrust @MulberryBushOrg @InnovatingM @MenAtWork_MC A great session on flexible working in schools with James Sage from @RWKGoodman sharing the legal perspective and Lucia Santi on embedding it successfully at The Grove School, boosting staff wellbeing and retention. #NASSConf2025 #SEND #HR
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@educationgovuk @BSquaredLtd @NovalisTrust @MulberryBushOrg @InnovatingM @MenAtWork_MC Following his keynote, Michael Conroy ((@MenAtWork_MC) leads a workshop on constructively engaging boys & young men around sensitive issues. Focus: positive vision, pitfalls to avoid, intentional dialogue & evolving safeguarding. #NASSConf2025 #SEND #SpecialEducation
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