NASS Conference 2025

We’re heading to Bristol for #NASSConf2025!

Join us for an enriching two-day conference where learning, sharing and connecting take centre stage.

NASS Conference 2025 brings together school leaders, SEND professionals, sector experts, sponsors and exhibitors from across the UK for a programme designed to inform, energise and empower.

Across keynote sessions and interactive workshops, we’ll explore what it takes for special schools to thrive in today’s changing landscape. Expect practical takeaways, fresh thinking and meaningful conversations on topics ranging from wellbeing and inclusive practice to safeguarding, leadership, AI innovation and the latest in education policy.

We’ll also be celebrating excellence through our 2025 NASS Awards – recognising the people and practices making a remarkable difference in our special school community.

Our confirmed speakers so far

• Alison Ismail – Director of SEND and Alternative Provision, Department for Education
• Adam Sproston – Senior His Majesty’s Inspector, SEND and AP, Ofsted
• Michael Conroy – Founder, Men at Work CIC
• Julie Liddell – Still Human

New for this year – dedicated wellbeing support available

In recognition of the pressures faced by school leaders, we’re offering bookable 30-minute supervision sessions during the conference. These will be led by two experienced supervisors with specialist knowledge of the education sector and the needs of children and young people. Full details will be shared with delegates following registration.

This year’s conference sponsors and exhibitors

Our Gold sponsor

TG Escapes modular eco-buildings create attractive eco-friendly spaces that act as a contemporary solution to meet the needs of SEND & SEMH students. Their highly insulated, beautifully designed modular SEN classrooms combine biophilic innovative designs with up-to-the-minute technology, ensuring a positive learning environment for every student with specialist needs.

Our Silver sponsor

LuxAI’s flagship solution, the QT Robot, is a cutting-edge educational robot designed to improve educational outcomes for students with autism and other special needs.

Our Bronze sponsor

RWK Goodman is a top 75 full service law firm. They are a recognised leader in the health and social care sector which includes childrens’ services and special schools’ services.

Exhibitors

Along with our sponsors above, we are delighted that the following organisations will be joining us in Bristol.