The nasen Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Inclusive Education
The nasen Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Inclusive Education
Across the UK, thousands of education professionals work tirelessly to create inclusive learning environments where every child and young person has the opportunity to thrive.
The nasen Awards recognise these achievements by celebrating the schools, educators, teams and organisations making an outstanding contribution to inclusive education and SEND.
As a long-standing corporate partner of nasen, Axcis is proud to support these awards and help shine a light on the incredible work taking place across the education sector.
Why the nasen Awards matter
Creating genuinely inclusive education takes commitment, collaboration and innovation.
The nasen Awards recognise those who consistently go above and beyond to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND while inspiring others across the sector.
The awards celebrate:
- Outstanding inclusive practice
- Innovative approaches to supporting learners
- Collaboration between schools, families and professionals
- Positive outcomes for children and young people
- Excellence across a wide range of SEND categories
For many nominees, recognition isn't simply about winning an award; it's about celebrating the dedication of entire school communities.
Proud sponsors of Primary Provision of the Year
Axcis is proud to sponsor the Primary Provision of the Year category.
This award recognises primary settings that embed inclusion into everyday practice, creating supportive learning environments where every pupil feels valued and has the opportunity to succeed.
Schools considered for this award demonstrate:
- A whole-school commitment to inclusive practice
- High-quality support for pupils with additional needs
- Positive outcomes for children and young people
- Strong partnerships with families and professionals
These are values that closely reflect our own commitment to supporting inclusive education throughout the UK.
2025 Primary Provision of the Year winners with Louise Linehan, Axcis.
Our partnership with nasen
Our relationship with nasen extends far beyond the awards themselves.
As a long-standing corporate partner, Axcis works alongside nasen to support initiatives that promote inclusive education, professional development and better outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Together, we share a commitment to recognising excellent practice and supporting the education professionals who make inclusion happen every day.
Celebrating excellence every year
Each year, the nasen Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate inspiring schools, educators and teams from across the UK.
Whether it's recognising innovative teaching, exceptional leadership or outstanding inclusive provision, the awards remind us of the positive impact education professionals make every single day.
We'll continue to celebrate each year's finalists and winners while supporting the ongoing work of nasen to champion inclusion across education.
Passionate about inclusive education?
If you're looking for your next role in SEND or mainstream education, or your school is looking to strengthen its inclusive workforce, Axcis is here to help.
As a specialist teaching agency, we work with schools, colleges and alternative provisions across England and South Wales, connecting education professionals with rewarding opportunities that make a real difference.
Whether you're searching for your next role or looking to recruit exceptional staff, we'd love to hear from you.