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With the long-awaited Schools White Paper on the horizon, hopes are high — but so is the risk of disappointment. Drawing on the humour of a festive metaphor, NASS CEO Claire Dorer OBE reflects on what happens if we don't quite get what we want.

In our second feature on this year’s finalists and winners, we shine a spotlight on Orchard Education. Over the past two years, Orchard Education's learners and local care home residents have built meaningful connections - reading stories, sharing crafts, teaching knitting, exploring sensory toys and much more.

In the first of our features on this year’s finalists and winners, we shine a spotlight on The Children's Trust School’s inspiring project, SEE LIKE ME. Headteacher Launa Randle explains how their initiative invites staff to “see the world through the eyes” of learners with PMLD - breaking barriers to inclusion through visual understanding.

In this guest blog, Robert Evans, Senior Portfolio Manager at CCLA Investment Management, shares practical ways charitable and not-for-profit special schools can make every penny work harder.

We are delighted to announce the winners of this year's NASS Awards

We asked Nicky Waring, RSE Trainer and Specialist at the charity Sex Education Forum, to pull out the key updates from the 2026 RSHE guidance, what they mean for learners with SEND and how our special schools members can start preparing now.

We are thrilled to announce the shortlisted finalists for this year's NASS Awards!

NASS CEO challenges misleading claims and harmful policy proposals, warning they could have serious consequences for children and young people with SEND.

Following her webinar for NASS members, Natalie Wargent from NASS Partner VWV, explains how with the right approach, school leaders can handle even the most persistent and difficult complainants.

In this guest blog, NASS Partner LuxAI shares how special schools are using innovative assistive technology to create calm, predictable, and engaging learning environments for autistic learners.

Nicky McGarry, Head of HR and Finance at Forest Bridge School, reflects on her experience of the recent Workforce Development course created by Glass House Leadership Lab in collaboration with NASS and the transformational impact it is had so far at Forest Bridge.

For learners with SEND, the way a classroom feels can make a big difference. In our latest guest blog, Christopher Leese from TG Escapes explores how biophilic design—bringing nature indoors—can help students feel calmer, focus better, and learn more effectively.