Association of Science Education (ASE 2026) to be held at University Of Nottingham from 8 t0 10 January

Association of Science Education (ASE 2026) is the bigger st three-day event in Europe attended by STEM educators, teachers, researchers and technicians. The conference covers a large number themes such as Assessment, Curriculum, Global Science Education, Inclusion and diversity including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Leadership, Practical work, Recruitment, retention and teacher well being, Research, Subject knowledge and pedagogy, Sustainability and climate change, Technology in teaching and learning

According to an AI search on SEND programme, it is revealed that the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a term used primarily in education to describe children or young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than other children their age, requiring extra support. It combines the previous term SEN (Special Educational Needs) with the 'D' for Disabilities, recognizing distinct but overlapping needs.

Key aspects of SEND:

• Covers a wide range: It includes learning difficulties, physical problems, sensory impairments, communication issues, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.

• Not always a diagnosis: A child has SEND if they have a learning difficulty or disability and need special educational provision, not just a formal diagnosis.

• Focus on support: The term highlights the need for tailored teaching, resources, and environments to help these students succeed.

On Thursday, there will be special sessions on leadership, Teacher Developers (those who support and develop teachers throughout their professional journey), International sessions, BERG (Biology Education Research Group), PLUS Primary (7-11) and 11-19 / FE & Skills

On Friday, sessions on Technicians, Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and Post-16/FE/Skills sessions PLUS Primary and 11-16 sessions will be held

On Saturday, sessions on inspiration and Community, Research, PLUS Primary and 11-19/ FE & Skill