Introduction

In February and March 2025, NASUWT conducted parallel surveys of members about their experiences of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in England, Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland, Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Wales, and Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Scotland. We received more than 3,300 responses to the surveys.

We have produced four reports that draw together the findings from those surveys:

  • SENCOs, ALNCOs and Principal Teachers (ASN/SfL): coordinating special and additional learning needs

  • Class teachers: special and additional learning needs and inclusion

  • Schools: support for SEN, ALN ASN and inclusion

  • Teachers of special and additional learning needs and behaviour incidents

The reports

  • summarise the main findings from the surveys

  • outline the voices and lived experiences of teachers

  • highlight key issues and challenges facing schools

A separate Issues and Possible Actions document summarises the key issues raised in the survey reports and outlines actions that NASUWT might take to respond to the issues and challenges that teachers, leaders and schools are facing. 

The survey findings will inform our work with schools and settings, employers and education authorities, and governments to secure changes to SEN, ALN and ASN systems and practices that both meet the needs of learners and protect the rights of teachers and leaders.

The 2018 Special Educational Needs Survey Report can be found on our Special and Additional Educational Needs page.