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
Safer recruitment training Safer recruitment training
Events Dates Thu 5 Mar 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 16:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 18
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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: 22
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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: 18
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Understanding Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) training Understanding Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) training
Events Dates Thu 26 Mar 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 59
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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: 24
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Data analysis for SEND leaders and teachers Data analysis for SEND leaders and teachers
Events Dates Thu 14 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 30
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AI coding tools for SEND leaders and teachers AI coding tools for SEND leaders and teachers
Events Dates Thu 21 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 30
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The role of the AI lead in SEND settings The role of the AI lead in SEND settings
Events Dates Wed 8 Jul 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 30
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Free member only events See all events
Unpacking the Schools White Paper and what it means for special schools
NASS Members Only
Unpacking the Schools White Paper and what it means for special schools
Events Dates Fri 27 Feb 2026
Event Times 12:00 - 13:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 99
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NASS Insights: Understanding your central Government funding
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Understanding your central Government funding
Events Dates Tue 3 Mar 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 27
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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: 28
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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: 25
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NASS Insights: Cultures that care - a retention toolkit for schools
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Cultures that care - a retention toolkit for schools
Events Dates Tue 16 Jun 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 40
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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: 37
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Menopause awareness Menopause awareness
Events Dates Wed 6 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 25
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Leading well whilst feeling well Leading well whilst feeling well
Events Dates Tue 19 May 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 17:30
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: 29
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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: 6
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
NASS Members Only
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
Events Dates Mon 16 Mar 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 12:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 10
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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: 9
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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: 23
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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: 27
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