NASS offers a wide range of tailored training and events to our members.
As well as our annual conference, we also run termly Special Interest Groups for members to network with their peers, discuss challenges, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences and best practices.
Join us for an enriching two-day conference where learning, sharing and connecting take centre stage. The event brings together our special school community, SEND and industry sector experts, sponsors and exhibitors from across the UK.
Essential CPD for Head teachers, principals and other staff involved in recruitment (e.g. HR staff, school administrators, bursars, volunteer coordinators and governors / trustees)
Tue 14 Oct 2025
09:30
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16:45
This event is suitable for designated staff (and deputies) that have previously attended appropriate DSL training and are now looking for a refresher.
Thu 13 Nov 2025
09:30
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12:45
This training event is suitable for members of the school leadership team, heads of department and / or HR officers who may in the future refer, be asked to investigate,...
Tue 25 Nov 2025
09:30
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16:00
The HR & Finance SpIG is aimed at colleagues who work and have responsibilities for HR and Finance from Independent and Non-maintained Special Schools.
Tue 4 Nov 2025
10:00
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12:00
The Head’s, Principals and CEO SpIG is aimed at those in senior management within member schools or senior management at group level.
Thu 6 Nov 2025
10:00
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12:00
The Heads of Care SpIG provides opportunity for those working within residential Special Schools to meet with peers from similar settings to share, learn and seek advice.
Wed 12 Nov 2025
10:00
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12:00
Join us for an enriching two-day conference where learning, sharing and connecting take centre stage. The event brings together our special school community, SEND and industry sector experts, sponsors, and...
Thu 2 Oct 2025
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Fri 3 Oct 2025
09:00
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17:00
A bespoke training session for special schools on what they need to know about the law
Tue 18 Nov 2025
13:00
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16:00
