Schools, colleges, individuals and organisations have been recognised for their work for children with special educational needs and disabilities at the annual nasen awards. The sixth annual awards, organised by the National Association for Special Educational Needs, produced 18 winners across England. They include Oldham College in Greater Manchester, Westlea School in Wiltshire, Upton-by-Chester High School in Cheshire and Moon Hall School, Reigate, Surrey. Pearl Barnes from Somerset has won the SEND leader of the year award, while Patricia Hetherington from West Yorkshire was named as learning support staff member of the year. Jemini Patel won the teacher of the year award. Young people were also recognised, including Ashley Webber from Lincolnshire in the 16 and under category, and Joshua Earnshaw-Potts from Essex and Faizan Sheikh, Greater Manchester in the 17 to 25 category. Harrison College picks up the award for 16 25 Provision From left Gail Stonier Harrison College chief operating officer Teresa Carroll from award sponsor the ETF and compere Robert White Collecting the nasen award for technology was the Skylark Partnership Multi-Academy Trust in Northamptonshire, where a “pioneering robotic project”, AV1, has helped provide education for children with medical and mental health difficulties. Annamarie Hassall, chief executive of nasen, said: “It has been a great honour to recognise and reward the people who are making a real difference for SEN, by hosting this fabulous event. “We received an amazing number of nominations for the awards this year, and are thrilled to celebrate the inclusive work of individuals, teams and settings who go above and beyond, every day, to help children and young people thrive and achieve.” She said she hoped the stories of the winners would “inspire others to share their practice too”. “Children and young people with SEND have a right to an equitable education, to have choices and opportunities, lets continue to celebrate the great work in the sector and help strengthen our community’s sense of unity and collaboration. “For children and young people, that means acceptance, awareness and belonging.” The winners AwardWinner(s)nasen’s Award for Early Years Provision, sponsored by Nursery WorldKids Planet SEND Team SEND to Learn, Northumberlandnasen’s Award for Primary Provision, sponsored by IDLWestlea School, Wiltshirenasen’s Award for Secondary Provision, sponsored by TexthelpSupportive Education Department – Upton-by-Chester High School, Cheshirenasen’s Award for 16-25 Provision, sponsored by Education and Training Foundation (ETF)Harrison College, South Yorkshirenasen’s Award for Specialist Provision, sponsored by Christie & CoMoon Hall School, Reigate, Surreynasen’s Award for Co-production with Families, sponsored by The Seashell TrustLincolnshire Young Voicesnasen’s Award for Young Person Aged 16 and under, sponsored by senployAshley Webber, Lincolnshirenasen’s Award for Young Person Aged 17-25, sponsored by Seashell TrustJoshua Earnshaw-Potts, Essex Faizan Sheikh, Greater Manchesternasen’s Award for SEND Leader, sponsored by National Education UnionPearl Barnes, Somersetnasen’s Award for Learning Support Staff Member, sponsored by Axcis EducationPatricia Hetherington, West Yorkshirenasen’s Award for Teacher of the Year, sponsored by SENDCastJemini Patel, Londonnasen’s Award for Technology, sponsored by Scanning PensSkylark Partnership AV1 Project, Northamptonshirenasen Award for Teacher Development in Digital Accessibility, sponsored by MicrosoftOldham College, Greater Manchesternasen’s Award for Publication (David Ryan), sponsored by ConceroSENDcastnasen’s Award for International Provision, sponsored by ICEP europeRA International School, Bonny Island, Nigerianasen’s Award for Person of the Year, sponsored by Rockerbox NewsPhilippa Stobbs