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
Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training - 23rd June 2026 Established Designated Safeguarding Lead refresher training - 23rd June 2026
Events Dates Tue 23 Jun 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 12:45
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 16
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What special schools need to know about the law - 24th June 2026 What special schools need to know about the law - 24th June 2026
Events Dates Wed 24 Jun 2026
Event Times 13:00 - 16:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 19
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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: 20
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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 12 Oct 2026  to Tue 13 Oct 2026
Event Times 09:00 - 15:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 45
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Webinars See all events
Menopause awareness Menopause awareness
Events Dates Mon 21 Sep 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 24
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Free member only events See all events
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: 24
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NASS Insights: Funding pressures and fee uplifts in the special school sector
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Funding pressures and fee uplifts in the special school sector
Events Dates Tue 30 Jun 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 26
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Governance in special schools: What every trustee needs to know Governance in special schools: What every trustee needs to know
Events Dates Wed 8 Jul 2026
Event Times 17:30 - 19:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 48
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NASS Insights: Responding to underlying distress/trauma in young people with learning disabilities
NASS Members Only
NASS Insights: Responding to underlying distress/trauma in young people with learning disabilities
Events Dates Tue 14 Jul 2026
Event Times 15:30 - 16:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 37
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Conferences See all events
NASS Connect 2026
NASS Members Only
NASS Connect 2026
Events Dates Thu 2 Jul 2026
Event Times 09:30 - 15:30
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 79
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Special Interest Group meetings See all events
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
NASS Members Only
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Special Interest Group
Events Dates Thu 18 Jun 2026
Event Times 10:00 - 12:00
Event Spaces Spaces Available: 22
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