National Association for Special Educational Needs
| Industry | Education |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Tamworth, United Kingdom |
Key people | Dr Adam Boddison (Chief Executive) |
| Services | Training and development of education professionals supporting those with special educational needs |
| Website |
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Nasen is the leading organisation in the United Kingdom which aims to promote the education, training, advancement and development of all those with special and additional support needs. The organisation provides advice, training and support to education professionals and its work on behalf of its members helps to inform special educational needs policy.[1][2]
History
The organisation began in 1992 when the National Association for Remedial Education (NARE) joined with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in order to create Nasen.[3] Nasen now operates at many levels and is open to all those who wish to advance the education of those with special needs.[4]
Activities
Nasen produces resources such as teaching programmes for special needs education and provides an advisory service to help inform policy on members' behalf. The charity also publishes a range of journals including the British Journal of Special Education, Support for Learning, Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, as well as the education magazine Special.[4]
Nasen runs events and conferences that are focused on developing the professional skills and practices that are needed for working with children and young people with special and additional educational needs and disabilities. The annual Nasen Live offers targeted CPD seminars and helps educators keep abreast of policy changes and changes to schools' statutory responsibilities.[5]
Structure
A Board of Trustees govern the affairs of the Association in line with the powers expressed in the Memorandum and Articles of the Association. The Trustees delegate the day-to-day business of the Association to the Chief Executive Officer.
The Advisory Board has the responsibility of providing advice and support to the Governing Body and CEO to ensure the aims and objects of the Association are fully achieved in line with the Strategic Plan.
References
- ↑ "Charity overview". Charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ Farrell, Michael (2012). "Special education: Addresses". The Special Education Handbook: An A-Z Guide. Routledge. p. 269. ISBN 9780415490191.
- ↑ Bines, Hazel (1993). "Curriculum Change: The Case of Special Education". British Journal of Sociology of Education. 14 (1): 75–90. JSTOR 1392980.
- 1 2 "about nasen". Nasen.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ↑ "professional development". Nasen.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-12-03.