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nasen Academy offers flexible, engaging CPD courses that strengthen SEND practice and fit your time.

What is nasen Academy?

nasen Academy sits at the forefront of our CPD ecosystem - a modern, intuitive platform offering flexible, specialist-led online learning. 
All courses are developed by nasen specialists and grounded in evidence-based practice.

nasen Academy offers

  • Flexible, on-demand modules you can complete at your pace
  • Specialist-led courses for deeper development and impact
  • Interactive CPD modules aligned with best practice and evolving policy
  • Personalised pathways with clear professional development and progress tracking
  • Mobile-first access - learn anytime, anywhere

Course Catalogue

Specialist-led learning for every role

  • Essential CPD modules for early-career educators
  • Detailed courses for SENCOs, leaders and governors
  • Modules focused on inclusive teaching, specific needs and whole-school approaches
  • Regularly updated content aligned with national developments

 

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Early Years

nasen knows that EY is the most crucial stage for identifying and supporting learners with SEND. These are a curated set of materials specifically focused on provision and practice in and EY setting. This is suitable for Childminders, EY settings, PVI and those with a focus on EY practice. 

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Development and Leadership

These coursers are for leaders of SEND within settings, including governors. They are designed to support with the strategic oversight, design and implementation of inclusive practice. 
 

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Cognition and Learning

These courses are designed around the needs identified in the Cognition and Learning category of the SEND Code of Practice 2015, for those wanting a deeper understanding of condition-specific support in the area of learning differences. 
 

Provision and Practice

For those at any level of education who want to explore what more their setting can be doing to increase their inclusivity, these courses reflect good practice and evidence-based support for all topics SEND-related. 
 

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Social, Emotional and Mental Health

These courses are designed around the needs identified in the Social, Emotional and Mental Health category of the SEND Code of Practice 2015, for those wanting a deeper understanding of areas and strategies of support. 
 

Take your development further with nasen Academy

Access high-quality training delivered by specialists, designed for anyone working with learners with SEND. Select the option that matches your needs – become a Plus member, sign up for an individual account, or explore solutions for whole-team access.

Begin your CPD journey with nasen Academy

Explore flexible, specialist-led online learning designed for everyone supporting children and young people with SEND. Choose the route that fits you – upgrade to Plus, join as a new Plus member, or enquire about organisation-wide access.

Who is nasen Academy for?

Tailored to every role supporting children and young people with SEND.

Teachers

Practical strategies and CPD to support inclusive classroom practice.

Support Staff

Flexible training that builds everyday confidence in SEND.

SENCOs

Deep-dive courses and leadership-focused development pathways.

Early Years Practitioners

Training shaped around EYFS needs and early identification.

School Leaders

Strategic CPD to strengthen whole-school SEND culture and practice..

Trust Leaders

Insight-led development to support consistency and improvement across multiple schools.

Governors

Clear guidance and CPD to support strong, effective oversight of SEND.

Parents & Carers

Guidance and supportive learning to help navigate SEND at home and in partnership with schools.

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Core Members

Upgrade to Plus to unlock full access to Academy courses and learning pathways.

 

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Plus Members

Log in to access nasen Academy, your courses, and learning history. 

 

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Organisations & MATs

Bring nasen Academy to your organisation with tailored access for teams.

Not a nasen member yet? Join as a Plus member to access nasen Academy, or make an organisational enquiry above.