NASS Events

NASS offers a wide range of tailored training and events for our members.

We run two annual conferences — one in person and one online — as well as free webinars covering a wide variety of topics relevant to special education. Our termly Special Interest Groups provide members with opportunities to network with peers, discuss challenges, hear from guest speakers, and share experiences and best practice.

Here are some of our upcoming events:

Training See all events
2-day newly Designated Safeguarding Lead training 2-day newly Designated Safeguarding Lead training
Events Dates Wed 4 Feb 2026  to Thu 5 Feb 2026
Event Times 09:15 - 16:15
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 16
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Safer recruitment training Safer recruitment training
Events Dates Thu 5 Mar 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 16:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 23
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Recording, retaining and sharing child protection information Recording, retaining and sharing child protection information
Events Dates Mon 16 Mar 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training
Events Dates Thu 19 Mar 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 23
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2-day senior leadership training - trauma and mental health-informed practice 2-day senior leadership training - trauma and mental health-informed practice
Events Dates Mon 20 Apr 2026  to Tue 21 Apr 2026
Event Times 09:00 - 15:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 44
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Safer recruitment & vetting refresher training
NASS Members Only
Safer recruitment & vetting refresher training
Events Dates Thu 30 Apr 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 30
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Safeguarding learners over the age of 18 Safeguarding learners over the age of 18
Events Dates Fri 8 May 2026
Event Times 09:00 - 12:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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Special Interest Group meetings See all events
HR & Finance Special Interest Group meeting
NASS Members Only
HR & Finance Special Interest Group meeting
Events Dates Wed 11 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 15:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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Heads, Principals & CEOs Special Interest Group meeting
NASS Members Only
Heads, Principals & CEOs Special Interest Group meeting
Events Dates Thu 12 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 15:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 21
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Heads of Care Special Interest Group meeting
NASS Members Only
Heads of Care Special Interest Group meeting
Events Dates Tue 17 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 15:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 22
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Teaching & Learning Special Interest Group meeting
NASS Members Only
Teaching & Learning Special Interest Group meeting
Events Dates Wed 18 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 15:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 27
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Speech & Language Therapy Special Interest Group meeting
NASS Members Only
Speech & Language Therapy Special Interest Group meeting
Events Dates Wed 25 Mar 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 38
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Free member only events See all events
NASS Insights: Supporting bereaved pupils and managing bereavements in school
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Supporting bereaved pupils and managing bereavements in school
Events Dates Tue 13 Jan 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 35
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NASS Insights: Trauma-informed practice in special schools
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Trauma-informed practice in special schools
Events Dates Mon 26 Jan 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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NASS Insights: Triggers in your team
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Triggers in your team
Events Dates Tue 10 Feb 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 22
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NASS Insights: Managing allergies in schools - Practical strategies for a whole-school approach
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Managing allergies in schools - Practical strategies for a whole-school approach
Events Dates Tue 10 Mar 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 40
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NASS Insights: Holding Hopefulness – managing difficult emotions during times of change
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Holding Hopefulness – managing difficult emotions during times of change
Events Dates Tue 24 Mar 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 33
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Webinars See all events
Managing criminal data Managing criminal data
Events Dates Tue 10 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 11:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 38
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