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Natspec runs events exclusively for staff at our member colleges. These include networking opportunities, chances to contribute to national conversations, as well as one off training sessions.
See also the full calendar of all Natspec events, including all training and opportunities that are open to everyone.
SEND leadership conference
Tuesday 21 April 2026, 10:00am–4:00pmThis conference is for current and previous delegates of our SEND leadership programme and will help delegates tackle upcoming challenges with SEND reform.
Careers leaders network
Monday 27 April 2026, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
Natspec member meeting – Wales
Thursday 7 May 2026, 2:00pm–4:30pmNatspec member meeting for Wales.
SEMH network
Friday 8 May 2026, 9:00am–11:00amThis online network for Natspec members and affiliates who have an interest in provision for learners with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
TechAbility Champions
Monday 11 May 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pmQuarterly meeting to share best practice and latest updates.
DWP benefit information webinar: PIP and carer’s allowance
Wednesday 13 May 2026, 2:30pm–3:30pmLearn more about applying for PIP and rules for carers' allowance
Student Voice Parliament
Thursday 14 May 2026, 10:00am–2:00pmThis event is for students from Natspec member colleges to come together, discuss and collaborate on topics that are important to them and to make sure their collective voice is heard.
Safeguarding network
Friday 15 May 2026, 10:30am–12:00pmThis free safeguarding forum is open to all DSLs and others with safeguarding responsibilities within Natspec member colleges.
Admissions network
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 11:30am–12:30pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Understanding FESIT: a tutorial on Ofsted’s FESIT inspection tool
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 3:00pm–4:00pmA tutorial delivered by the Ofsted FESIT team on the Ofsted FESIT inspection tool.
Governance professionals network
Thursday 21 May 2026, 11:00am–12:30pmThis free, member-only meeting will compare approaches to supporting and advising governors, give you an opportunity to share practice, and discuss what constitutes good governance in specialist colleges.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
Thursday 21 May 2026, 2:00pm–4:30pmNatspec member meeting for Wales.
Care network
Friday 22 May 2026, 10:00am–11:30amThis is a free, members-only event for staff in care roles.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
Tuesday 2 June 2026, 11:30am–1:00pmThis free session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
Natspec member meeting – North East / Yorkshire and the Humber
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 1:00pm–3:00pmNatspec member meeting for North East / Yorkshire and the Humber region.
PMLD network
Thursday 4 June 2026, 3:30pm–4:45pmA network for staff in Natspec colleges and affiliates working with students with PMLD aged 16-25. Teaching staff, managers, therapists, care staff and learning support staff can share information and discuss ideas and issues relating to provision for learners with PMLD.
Natspec Games with Hereward College
Thursday 11 June 2026, 9:30am–2:30pmJoin our Natspec Games 2026 programme with Hereward College!
Natspec Games with Treloar College
Thursday 11 June 2026, 10:30am–3:00pmJoin our Natspec Games 2026 programme with Treloar College!
Transition out network
Monday 15 June 2026, 11:00am–12:00pmThis network is aimed at staff in member colleges who are involved in the transition process from college towards their onward destination.
DWP benefit information webinar: Universal Credit
Tuesday 16 June 2026, 2:30pm–3:30pmLearn more about how a young person can apply for universal credit
HR network (incl. employment law update)
Thursday 18 June 2026, 10:30am–12:30pmThis is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 18 June 2026, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.
Quality network
Thursday 18 June 2026, 3:00pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Natspec member meeting – South East
Friday 19 June 2026, 10:00am–11:30amNatspec member meeting for South East.
Employment network
Monday 22 June 2026, 10:00am–4:00pmDo join us for our summer in-person network meeting!
Sensory impairment network
Wednesday 24 June 2026, 4:00pm–5:15pmThis online network is for staff from Natspec member colleges and affiliates who are specialist sensory impairment teachers or in a role that involves supporting learners with sensory impairments.
Natspec member meeting – East Midlands / East of England
Thursday 25 June 2026, 10:00am–11:30amNatspec member meeting for East Midlands / East of England
Fundraisers network
Friday 26 June 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pmThis free event, for Natspec members only, is an opportunity for staff responsible for fundraising to network and share ideas and practice.
Natspec Annual General Meeting 2026
Tuesday 30 June 2026, 10:30am–11:30amJoin us for this year's Natspec Annual General Meeting
Finance managers network
Tuesday 30 June 2026, 2:00pm–3:30pmThis is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Autism network
Tuesday 30 June 2026, 3:45pm–4:45pmMeet with staff from Natspec member and affiliated colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
Natspec member meeting – West Midlands
Thursday 2 July 2026, 10:00am–12:00pmNatspec member meeting for West Midlands.
Learner voice network
Thursday 2 July 2026, 10:00am–12:30pmThis network is for Learner Voice Practitioners working in Natspec member colleges and affiliates. This is an opportunity to meet other practitioners, hear about their work and share ideas around best practice.
Wales principals forum
Tuesday 7 July 2026, 10:00am–3:45pmAn all-day event designed specifically for principals and senior leaders of Natspec member organisations who support Welsh learners.
Natspec Games with Landmarks Specialist College
Thursday 9 July 2026, 10:30am–2:00pmJoin our Natspec Games 2026 programme with Landmarks Specialist College!
Admissions network
Thursday 9 July 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
An introduction to learner voice work
Thursday 24 September 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pmJoin us in learning about the services and support Natspec offers its members and affiliates and get a taste for the work going on in the Learner Voice Network and Student Voice Parliament.
Safeguarding network
Friday 2 October 2026, 10:30am–12:00pmThis free safeguarding forum is open to all DSLs and others with safeguarding responsibilities within Natspec member colleges.
Finance managers network
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10:30am–12:30pmThis is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Learner voice network
Thursday 15 October 2026, 10:00am–12:30pmThis network is for Learner Voice Practitioners working in Natspec member colleges and affiliates. This is an opportunity to meet other practitioners, hear about their work and share ideas around best practice.
Fundraisers network
Tuesday 20 October 2026, 2:00pm–3:00pmThis free event, for Natspec members only, is an opportunity for staff responsible for fundraising to network and share ideas and practice.
Natspec principals forum
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10:00am–4:00pmMembers only event designed specifically for principals and senior leaders.
Employment network
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am–12:30pmThe Natspec employment network is a free event where members can network with people in various roles from across our membership, to discuss hot topics and swap ideas.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
Monday 16 November 2026, 10:30am–12:30pmThis is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Care network
Wednesday 18 November 2026, 2:00pm–4:30pmThis is a free, members-only event for staff in care roles.
Quality network
Monday 23 November 2026, 3:00pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Student Voice Parliament
Thursday 26 November 2026, 10:00am–2:00pmThis event is for students from Natspec member colleges to come together, discuss and collaborate on topics that are important to them and to make sure their collective voice is heard.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 26 November 2026, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.