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.

Book your place at NASS Conference 2024
NASS Conference 2024
Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th October 2024

Join us in Leeds for our annual two-day conference, bringing our special schools community together for collaborative learning, industry updates, and valuable networking.

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This World Wellbeing Week, we asked sleep consultant Jan Jenner from Hunrosa Sleep Consultancy about the impact of artificial light from technology use on our sleep quality GUEST BLOG: Sleep & Blue Light
This World Wellbeing Week, we asked Jan Jenner from Hunrosa about the impact of artificial light from technology use on our sleep quality.
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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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