Journal: Published CE based material

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Amanda Elliott’s Challenge Me! Speech and Communication Cards has been short listed for a Nasen Award 2009

in the 'Inclusive Resource for Primary Classrooms' category.

Amanda Elliott is one of the first graduates of the National Institute of Conductive Education UK.

The Nasen awards 2009 ceremony is going to be held at Hotel Russell in London, at Russell Square tomorrow evening.

Winners will be announced on Friday 16th October 2009.

'Nasen provides up to date information on SEN and Disability issues. By working closely with government agencies, other organisations and providers of products and resources...' http://www.nasen.org.uk/general-information/

"Nasen's Mission statement

Principles
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.

Aims
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.

Objectives

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 "
http://www.nasen.org.uk/mission-statement/