Kelly Dillon

Important early insights from @TheNFER on the uneven distribution of pupils with SEND across mainstream schools. Key points: • 1.7m pupils with SEND • EHCP rates rising • Some schools support 6× more EHCP pupils Annamarie Hassall MBE, @CEOnasen, is a member of the advisory board for this research. Read: ow.ly/3sUw50Xrg3W

SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05/sen… The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages for pupils with SEND and their families.

Breaking: Bridget Phillipson MP has written to the Education Select Committee in response to its Solving the SEND Crisis report. The DfE confirms a new engagement period with parents, educators & SEND experts ahead of the White Paper - now due in 2026. Read the DfE correspondence here: ow.ly/BHI150XgrOM #SEND #Inclusion #EducationPolicy #nasen #SENDReform

👩💼 'Careers education transforms futures, so here are my top four tips for making the most of the new framework' @CareerEnt CEO, John Yarham sets out how to embrace the change and have immediate impact buff.ly/JtO76Wa

Good luck to all young people getting their results today, and to all those who have helped them. Remember, there is lots of support available that you can direct young people and their parents/carers to 👇 (1/2) #Results2025 #ExamResults2025

We’re working together to raise aspirations and expand opportunities for every young person with SEND. Discover how our new CPD course - co-developed by nasen and @CareerEnt - empowers SENCOs to engage families in careers conversations from the earliest years. 📅 Join a free 30-minute webinar this September 🗓️ Wednesday 10 or Tuesday 23 Sept | 4PM 🔗 Book now: nasen.org.uk/news/new-webin… #SEND #SENCO #CPD #Inclusion #ParentEngagement #CareersEducation

Together, we’re raising aspirations and supporting opportunities for every young person with SEND. Join us this Sept for a free 30-min webinar previewing @CareerEnt's new CPD course for educators. 🗓️ Wed 10 or Tues 23 Sept | 4PM Book now: ow.ly/6YaS50Wmra7 #SENDFutures

Do you have an innovative approach to careers education that supports all learners through a progressive, impact driven programme? Apply now for the @CareerEnt Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise! #AoCBeacons Find out more and apply here: aoc.co.uk/awards/beacon-…

New Strategic Partnership: nasen & @CareerEnt will proudly launch a free CPD course and accompanying guide, this September to support practitioners in collaborating with parents and carers of young people with SEND. Find out more at the following link: ow.ly/CCm050Wf1Ui

Exciting News: nasen & @CareerEnt have proudly launched a new strategic partnership. A free CPD course and guide will launch this Sept to help educators build strong partnerships with parents/carers of young people with SEND. Two free live webinars will also introduce practical strategies for inclusive careers education. For more info, visit: ow.ly/ig5Y50Wf18r #SEND #SENCO #CPD

Following Jamie’s Dyslexia Revolution, let’s keep the conversation going. At nasen, we’re committed to inclusive practice. Read The Dyslexia Kaleidoscope—a free article from nasen Connect to learn more. 📖 ow.ly/WA2j50W5r6u #DyslexiaAwareness #SEND @channel4 @jamieoliver

🌍 Today is World Assistive Technology Day At nasen, we're proud to support access and inclusion for all. Read our latest nasen Connect article on empowering students through AT: 🔗 ow.ly/cWTA50W3cqM #WorldATDay #AssistiveTech #InclusionMatters #SEND #nasen

In partnership with @jpmorgan we’re launching a £3.3M Future Ready Fund to support 3,700 disadvantaged students to access 10 days of immersive work experience. 🔗 bit.ly/3Z6cyuj

Today, @educationgovuk publishes updated statutory guidance for schools, and guidance for further education colleges, sixth form colleges, and independent training providers (ITPs). Read our summaries of Statutory Guidance: bit.ly/4d5bxYV

In the latest episode of SEND in the Experts, Georgina Durrant speaks with nasen CEO Annamarie Hassall MBE about the future of SEND and building an inclusive education system where support comes before labels. #SEND #Inclusion #nasen @senresourceblog 🔗 ow.ly/LPx750VKkR0

We're delighted to announce the winners of 2025's Natspec Innovation Awards. The seven colleges are a true showcase of the innovative, exciting practice happening in specialist FE colleges across the country. #NatspecInnovationAwards natspec.org.uk/announcing-the…

Got a child transitioning from one setting to another this September? I wonder what people think about the questions here, which I’ve taken from The Parent’s Guide to SEND. They’re designed to support positive parent-school collaboration. Reposts welcome. amzn.to/4bU92YX

****NEW**** At National Careers Week we are dedicated to fostering inclusive and empowering high-quality careers throughout the UK. We are delighted to share this case study from #NCW2025 of @Fairfieldstweet in Batley West Yorkshire. This embodies our mission and values of inclusion. We believe in creating invaluable opportunities and am committed to ensuring that no one is left behind in accessing fulfilling career paths, especially individuals facing disadvantages, those in SEND, vulnerable positions, and in care. If you share this vision and feel you can contribute, collaborate, fund or support. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵. There is so much more we can do. It's about taking action, working together and doing. Let's collaborate to empower individuals and create more opportunities for all. Thank you to the team at Fairfields truly inspiring careers practice. We would really appreciate this being shared widely . . . . . . . #NCW2025 #NationalCareersWeek2025 #NationalCareersWeek #Empowerment #Opportunities

@CareersWeek @Fairfieldstweet Love this and happy to support in any way I can as we have lots of examples like this from our network

🌟COMING UP🌟 Join us for Neurodiversity at Work Q&A: Designing Neuro-inclusive Working Environments 🕘13:00-14:00 🔗eu1.hubs.ly/H0hC72S0 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND