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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 which are also available to non-members.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
11 September 2024This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
VAT on fees – Natspec response to Treasury
12 September 2024This session is for finance managers, Heads of College and any other staff who may be involved in setting fees and charging local authorities.
Autism network
24 September 2024Meet with staff from Natspec colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
An introduction to learner voice work
27 September 2024Let's join us in learning about the services and support Natspec offers its members and get a taste for the work going on in the Learner Voice Network and Student Voice Parliament.
ESFA funding audit training
30 September 2024Natspec members come join us at this free training session where ESFA audit expert, Keith Standing, will explain and answer any questions related to ESFA audit and how to work with your auditors.
PMLD network
3 October 2024A network for staff in Natspec colleges 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.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
15 October 2024This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
Natspec principals forum
16 October 2024This free, members-only event is designed specifically for principals of Natspec member organisations, or their designated representatives.
Learner voice network
17 October 2024This network is for Learner Voice Practitioners working in Natspec member colleges. This is an opportunity to meet other practitioners, hear about their work and share ideas around best practice.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
24 October 2024Natspec member meeting for Wales.
Quality network meeting
4 November 2024Network meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
5 November 2024Natspec member meeting for Wales.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
7 November 2024This is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Sensory impairment network
13 November 2024This online network is for staff from Natspec member colleges who are specialist sensory impairment teachers or in a role that involves supporting learners with sensory impairments.
Finance managers network
14 November 2024This is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Network meeting for governance professionals
20 November 2024This 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.
Fundraisers network
21 November 2024This free event, for Natspec members only, is an opportunity for staff responsible for fundraising to network and share ideas and practice.
Publicity officers network
27 November 2024The Natspec publicity officers network is a free event for all members of staff responsible for communications, marketing and publicity at Natspec colleges.
Student Voice Parliament
28 November 2024This 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.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
28 November 2024This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
Data and MIS network
28 November 2024If you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.
Natspec Peer Exchange Week
20 January 2025A great opportunity for Natspec members to share effective practice, learn from one another and tackle challenges together.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
29 January 2025This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
30 January 2025Natspec member meeting for Wales.
PMLD network
6 February 2025A network for staff in Natspec colleges 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.
Quality network
10 February 2025Network meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
13 February 2025Natspec member meeting for Wales.
Learner voice network
27 February 2025This network is for Learner Voice Practitioners working in Natspec member colleges. This is an opportunity to meet other practitioners, hear about their work and share ideas around best practice.
Publicity officers network
3 March 2025The Natspec publicity officers network is a free event for all members of staff responsible for communications, marketing and publicity at Natspec colleges.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
10 March 2025This is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Finance managers network
17 March 2025This is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Network meeting for governance professionals
20 March 2025This 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.
Student Voice Parliament
8 May 2025This 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.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
8 May 2025Natspec member meeting for Wales.
Understanding Ofsted inspection (in-person event)
14 May 2025At this in-person event, Ofsted HMI Maria Navarro will be talking to Natspec member colleges about what to expect from inspection under the Education Inspection Framework.
Understanding Ofsted inspection (online event)
22 May 2025At this online event, Ofsted HMI Maria Navarro will be talking to Natspec member colleges about what to expect from inspection under the Education Inspection Framework.
Natspec member meeting – Wales
22 May 2025Natspec member meeting for Wales.
The ILR drop-in and Q&A session
3 June 2025This session gives colleagues the opportunity to ask and discuss ILR related issues or queries, especially in advance of upcoming data returns.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
5 June 2025This is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
PMLD network
12 June 2025A network for staff in Natspec colleges 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.
Network meeting for governance professionals
26 June 2025This 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.
Finance managers network
30 June 2025This is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Publicity officers network
1 July 2025The Natspec publicity officers network is a free event for all members of staff responsible for communications, marketing and publicity at Natspec colleges.
Learner voice practitioner network
3 July 2025This network is for Learner Voice Practitioners working in Natspec member colleges. This is an opportunity to meet other practitioners, hear about their work and share ideas around best practice.
Publicity officers network
13 October 2025The Natspec publicity officers network is a free event for all members of staff responsible for communications, marketing and publicity at Natspec colleges.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
3 November 2025This is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Finance managers network
6 November 2025This is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Quality network
10 November 2025Network meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Network meeting for governance professionals
27 November 2025This 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.
