All upcoming member networks are listed below.
Employment network
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 10:00am–11:30amThe 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.
Autism network
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 3:45pm–4:45pmMeet with staff from Natspec member and affiliate colleges to discuss your work with autistic learners, share ideas, recommendations for training and compare experiences.
Sensory impairment network
Wednesday 18 November 2026, 4:00pm–5:15pmThis 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.
Fundraisers network
Monday 23 November 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.
Quality network
Monday 23 November 2026, 3:00pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Careers leaders network
Wednesday 25 November 2026, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
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.
EHCP and IDP network
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 3:00pm–4:00pmNetwork for staff in member and affiliate colleges who is responsible for managing EHCPs, IDPs, and Annual Reviews to discuss best practice and keep up to date on guidance.
Admissions network
Monday 7 December 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
TechAbility Champions
Monday 14 December 2026, 1:00pm–2:00pmQuarterly meeting to share best practice and latest updates.
Admission network
Thursday 14 January 2027, 2:00pm–3:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Careers leaders network
Wednesday 27 January 2027, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
Safeguarding network
Friday 5 February 2027, 10:30am–12:00pmThis free safeguarding forum is open to all DSLs and others with safeguarding responsibilities within Natspec member colleges.
Quality network
Tuesday 9 February 2027, 2:00pm–3:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Employment network
Wednesday 10 February 2027, 10:00am–11:30amThe 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.
Care network
Thursday 11 February 2027, 10:00am–11:30amThis is a free, members-only event for staff in care roles.
Admission network
Tuesday 23 February 2027, 1:00pm–2:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Transition out network
Wednesday 10 March 2027, 11:00am–12:30pmThis network is aimed at staff in member colleges who are involved in the transition process from college towards their onward destination.
Therapies network
Thursday 11 March 2027, 3:00pm–4:00pmA new network for staff in member colleges who are responsible for management of therapies and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 11 March 2027, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.
Careers leaders network
Monday 15 March 2027, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
Admission network
Friday 9 April 2027, 10:00am–11:00amThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Careers leaders network
Wednesday 5 May 2027, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
Safeguarding network
Thursday 13 May 2027, 10:30am–12:00pmThis free safeguarding forum is open to all DSLs and others with safeguarding responsibilities within Natspec member colleges.
Admission network
Monday 17 May 2027, 11:00am–12:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Quality network
Wednesday 19 May 2027, 2:00pm–3:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who work in quality roles.
Care network
Thursday 27 May 2027, 2:00pm–3:30pmThis is a free, members-only event for staff in care roles.
Therapies network
Wednesday 9 June 2027, 3:30pm–4:30pmA new network for staff in member colleges who are responsible for management of therapies and/or multi-disciplinary teams.
Transition out network
Tuesday 15 June 2027, 1:30pm–3:00pmThis network is aimed at staff in member colleges who are involved in the transition process from college towards their onward destination.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 17 June 2027, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.
Careers leaders network
Monday 28 June 2027, 3:30pm–4:30pmNetwork meeting for staff in member colleges who lead on Careers Education, Information and Guidance (CEIAG).
Admission network
Thursday 8 July 2027, 11:30am–12:30pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Data and MIS network
Thursday 25 November 2027, 3:00pm–4:30pmIf you have Data/MIS/ILR responsibilities at any of our member colleges, join us to discuss your issues.