At Axcis, we are enormously proud to sponsor the nasen Awards 2021. Find out what the award categories are and who has been shortlisted  for them here. 

What are the nasen awards?

Each year, nasen are host to an annual awards campaign which looks to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations within the SEND sector. They round off the campaign with a special banqueting ceremony, which takes place in October, in central London.

What are the award categories? 

Learning Support Staff Member of the Year - Sponsored by Axcis Education

The Learning Support Staff Member of the Year Award recognises excellent practice leading to the improvement of outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

nasen Teacher of the Year Award - Sponsored by Equazen

The Teacher of the Year Award recognises an inspiring teacher who, through their practice, has had an exceptional impact on children and young people with SEND.

The Innovation Award for Technology - Sponsored by Scanning Pens

The Innovation Award for Technology recognises an organisation or education setting that effectively demonstrates how technology has been used to promote inclusion for children and young people with SEND.

The David Ryan Publication Award 2021 - Sponsored by Maths for Life

The David Ryan Publication Award recognises an innovative publication (including e-publications) that have had a positive impact on children and young people with SEND.

The nasen Award for Early Years Provision - Sponsored by Nursery World

The Early Years Provision Award (can include all through schools) recognises a setting that has effectively promoted inclusion by providing exceptional provision and practice that goes above and beyond.

The nasen Award for Secondary Provision - Sponsored by Seeds of Change

The Secondary Provision Award (can include all through schools) recognises a setting that has effectively promoted inclusion by providing exceptional provision and practice that goes above and beyond.

The nasen Award for Primary Provision (can include all through schools) - Sponsored by GL Assessment

The Primary Provision Award recognises a setting that has effectively promoted inclusion by providing exceptional provision and practice that goes above and beyond.

The nasen Award for 16-25 Provision - Sponsored by Brain in Hand

The 16 - 25 Provision Award recognises a setting that has effectively promoted inclusion by providing exceptional provision and practice that goes above and beyond

Specialist Provision of the Year Award - Sponsored by IDL

The Specialist Provision of the Year Award recognises a specialist setting that has effectively promoted inclusion throughout the setting by providing outstanding provision/practice that is above what’s expected/average.

The nasen Award for Co-Production With Children and Young People and Their Families - Sponsored by the Seashell Trust

The nasen Award for Co-production with Children and Young People and their Families recognises a setting which demonstrates effective use of person-centred working with children, young people and their families.

Young Person/Youth (up to 25 Years) Achievement Award - Sponsored by Neurodiversity Networks CIC

The Young Person Achievement Award recognises an individual that has achieved against the odds and/or made a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND.

SEND Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by NEU

The SEND Leader of the year award (Including senior leaders and governors from any school or setting) recognises a leader or leadership team which has demonstrated exceptional strategic development of inclusion and provision resulting in improved outcomes for children and young people with SEND. 

Who has been shortlisted for a nasen award? 

Abed Ahmed
Alex Richardson
Anglia Sunshine Nurseries
Artburst SEND Accessible Creative Learning Resources
Bramfield House School
Bright Heart Education
Carla Baker
Charlie Williams
Colin May
Deborah Moss
Derwen College
Dr Niamh Mourton
Harrison College
Hart Plain Junior School
Henley Bank High School
Hope Whittaker
IDL
Jonathan Bryan
Language for Behaviour and Emotions by Anna Branagan, Melanie Cross and Stephen Parsons
Lesley Byrne
Louise Sauvarin
Lucy-Jo Sharratt
Mia Mansbridge
Midpoint Centre
Mitchell Brook Primary School
Oakwood Academy
Olayide Bankole
Really NEET Project
Speech & Language Link
Steps with Theera
The Grove Pastoral Team
Whitefield Primary School

Tickets are now on sale if you’d like to join us to find out the winners of the 2021 nasen awards at the Waldorf Hotel in London.

Are you looking for SEND staff or work?

If you're looking for a SEND teaching or support job in England or Wales, why not register with Axcis, the SEND recruitment specialists? Or perhaps you need to recruit staff for your school or provision? If so, why not take a look at the Axcis Website, or get in touch today to find out how we can help?