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The National Award for SEN Co-ordination (NASENCo) has been a statutory award for newly appointed SENCos (since 2008) in maintained schools. nasen is committed to supporting quality NASENCo training and preserving the integrity of the award. As a result, we have a preferred organisation to quality assure NASENCo courses - the Leading Learning for ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Community Interest Company (LLÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵCiC).

SENCOs, who must be a qualified teacher in mainstream schools, oversee the strategic development of SEN policy and provision and as such is advised to form part of the leadership team. In addition, they ensure the implementation of the SEN policy on a day-to-day basis.
They are a key point of contact for colleagues and can offer support and advice for the identification of needs and suitable provision to meet those needs. Through provision management they will maintain an overview of the progress of pupils with ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ and will seek to develop practice to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and support.

nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable membership organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ and learning differences.

We do this by providing free resources and support for all members, leading targeted programmes and projects to deliver widespread improvements, offering a structured programme of professional development, accredited training and conferences as well as a package of ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ services throughout the UK and internationally. 

Our SENCO Support Service is here for you when you have a question or an issue you would like to work through around special educational needs and/or disability (ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ) in education. The support we offer is based on our extensive experience, knowledge and skills across ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ and education.

Delivered by our team of in-house education specialists, our SENCO Support Service is an essential tool, enabling you to access our experience and understanding of ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ as and when you need it.

Get the highest quality CPD from experts at your convenience, with nasen's ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ CPD on Demand - The ultimate flexible training resource. With individual and school subscriptions starting at just £99, boost your learning with convenient access to over 70 pre-recorded ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ CPD sessions tailored to meet the needs of the entire education workforce. 

Written by leading experts and covering a wide range of important issues relating to SEN, the books, which are published by Routledge include accessible explanations and examples of best practice, as well as tools and techniques that you can use to improve provision in school. Several new books are published each year to reflect your changing professional needs.

A ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Review helps to ensure that all children and young people thrive and achieve their very best outcomes. Our ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Review options help you to prepare and create a better understanding of what may be needed in your setting to develop inclusive provision and practice.