Welcome to NASS

The National Association of Special Schools

We represent our membership of non-local authority maintained special schools in England and Wales, delivering support, recognition and national representation of their important work.

We work in close partnership with our members, other SEND organisations, central and local government, providing insight, information and opinion to help shape the future of special education in our sector.

NASS champions high-quality, specialist provision within a modern, inclusive education service that respects the choices of children, their families, and carers. We currently represent and support more than 400 members across England and Wales.

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Sir Martyn Oliver, HMCI, has written a guest blog for NASS. In it, he stresses the importance of hearing from the most vulnerable, and the voices that sometimes go unheard. GUEST BLOG: Big Listen
Sir Martyn Oliver, HMCI, has written a guest blog for NASS about the Big Listen and why it is important to take part.
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n her latest blog, NASS CEO Claire Dorer OBE talks about the need to nurture and invest in talent within special schools. BLOG: Onwards and upwards
In her latest blog, Claire talks about the need to nurture and invest in talent within special schools.
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