mission statement

Nasen believes that:

Every human being has an entitlement to personal, social and intellectual development and must be given the opportunity to achieve his/her potential in learning.
Every human being is unique in terms of characteristics, interests, abilities, motivation and learning needs.
Those with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities should have access to high quality and appropriate education.

Nasen will:

Promote the interests of those with exceptional learning needs and/or disabilities
Provide a forum for those actively working with or caring for children and young people with special and additional educational needs and/or disabilities.
Contribute to the formulation and development of policy and practice.

The specific objectives of the Association are:

To develop the Association’s structure to run efficiently and effectively
To offer a comprehensive service and relevant products to all members
To collaborate with organisations and associations concerned with education
To promote the principles of effective inclusion
To develop the Association’s profile within the global market
To prepare for and respond to key government legislation and guidance
To provide significant input into Government policy on all aspects of special and additional educational needs and disability
To disseminate and commission research and policy development in areas of interest to members of the Association
To research and develop world class solutions to support those working with or caring for children and young people with special and additional educational needs and disabilities

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