The judges have judged and the results are in. We're delighted to reveal the finalists for the 2026 NASS Awards.
Each year, the NASS Awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements from across our special school community. It's a chance for us to celebrate the impact our schools have on children and young people, and of the passion, creativity and commitment that drive that impact every single day.
This year we once again had a high standard of entries and our thanks to our four judges who had the difficult task of picking our finalists.
- Elly Chapple, TEDx Speaker and Author of Diagnosis: Human
- Margaret Mulholland, SEND Policy Specialist, Association of School & College Leaders
- Dame Christine Lenehan, DBE, Government’s Strategic Advisor on SEND
- Rachel Barker, Head of Special Educational Needs Schools & Colleges, Assured Partners
Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on Wednesday 11th November at the Chesford Grange Hotel as part of our 2026 NASS Conference programme.
A huge thank you to our headline sponsor, Assured Partners, whose support makes these awards possible, along with our category sponsors.
Breaking Barriers To Inclusion Award (sponsored by Edwin)
- ‘The Chimes Provision' - Dawn House School (a Speech and Language UK school)
- 'Therapy Hubs' - Muntham House School
- 'Building Partnerships' - Impact North West Schools
Innovation Award (sponsored by Nine Points Property)
- '‘The SHAPE CODING® system’ - Moor House School & College
- 'SEN Teaching & Learning Framework' - Treloar's
- '‘Pre-Phonics Boost’ - Meath School (A Speech and Language UK School)
Outstanding Impact Award (sponsored by Christie & Co)
- 'No More Waiting - Always Active’ - St Piers School
- 'Approach to RSHE' - TreeHouse School (Ambitious about Autism)
- 'Juniper Approach' - Woodend Farm School
Special Contribution Award (sponsored by Assured Partners)
- Paul Lowe, School Chef, New Barn School
- Natalie Potter, PSHE Lead, Orchard Education (Melrose Education)
- Charlotte De Oliviera, Headteacher, Howard House School (Young Foundations)