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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The Children's Trust School’s Sensory Careers Project is an inspiring initiative recognised as a finalist in the Innovation category of our 2024 NASS Awards. Creating pathways: Empowering young people through sensory careers
The Children's Trust School’s Sensory Careers Project is an inspiring initiative recognised as a finalist in the Innovation category of our 2024 NASS Awards. Headteacher Launa Randles shares more about the the programme and the impact it has had.
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The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Key Insights
While the bill lacks a strong focus on SEND, Mari Davis summarises the bill's key themes in her latest blogs, including safeguarding, regulation of children’s homes, the impact on academies and provisions for children not in school.
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