All upcoming member networks are listed below.
Admissions network
Tuesday 17 March 2026, 12:00pm–1:00pmThis network gives member colleges the opportunity to discuss approaches to the assessment process and share good practice.
Finance managers network
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 2:00pm–4:00pmThis is a free, Natspec members-only event, for finance and business managers.
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).
Care network
Wednesday 6 May 2026, 10:00am–4:00pmCome and join Care network's in-person meeting
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employment network
Monday 22 June 2026, 12:00am–11:59pmDo 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.
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.
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, 3:30pm–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.
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.
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.
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.
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.