All upcoming member networks are listed below.
Admissions network
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 11:30am–12:30pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
An introduction to learner voice work
Thursday 25 September 2025, 12:00pm–1:00pmLet's join 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 3 October 2025, 10:30am–12:00pmThis free safeguarding forum is open to all DSLs and others with safeguarding responsibilities within Natspec member colleges.
Fundraisers network
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 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.
Publicity officers network
Monday 13 October 2025, 11:00am–12:00pmThe Natspec publicity officers network is a free event for all members of staff responsible for communications, marketing and publicity at Natspec colleges.
Learner voice network
Thursday 16 October 2025, 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.
HR network (incl. employment law update)
Monday 3 November 2025, 10:30am–12:30pmThis is a free online HR networking event for Natspec members.
Finance managers network
Thursday 6 November 2025, 10:30am–12:30pmThis is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
Quality network
Monday 10 November 2025, 3:00pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Care network
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 2:00pm–4:30pmThis is a free, members-only event for staff in care roles.
Sensory impairment network
Wednesday 12 November 2025, 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.
Employment network
Thursday 13 November 2025, 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.
Autism network
Tuesday 18 November 2025, 3:30pm–4:30pmMeet with staff from Natspec member and affiliated colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
Transition out network
Wednesday 26 November 2025, 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.
Governance professionals network
Thursday 27 November 2025, 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.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 27 November 2025, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.
Autism network
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 3:30pm–4:30pmMeet with staff from Natspec member and affiliated colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
Sensory impairment network
Wednesday 11 March 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.
Transition out network
Wednesday 13 May 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.
Autism network
Tuesday 9 June 2026, 3:30pm–4:30pmMeet with staff from Natspec member and affiliated colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
Transition out network
Wednesday 17 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.
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.