20/10/2026
🏆 Congratulations to Midfield Primary School – Primary Provision of the Year 2026! 🎉
What a wonderful evening celebrating the schools, education professionals and organisations making a difference in SEND education at the nasen Awards 2026!
Axcis was proud to sponsor the Primary Provision of the Year category, and we're delighted to see Midfield Primary School announced as this year's winner. 👏
We'd also like to recognise fellow finalists Edith Moorhouse Primary School and Ermine Primary Academy. Being shortlisted for this award is an achievement worth celebrating.
The nasen Awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the dedication, innovation and commitment taking place across the SEND sector.
Congratulations to every winner and finalist! 🌟
And thank you to nasen for bringing the SEND community together to celebrate these achievements.
👇 Take a look at this year's winners in nasen's post below.
🏆 Congratulations to all of our winners at the nasen Awards 2026! 🏆
Last night, we had the privilege of celebrating some truly remarkable individuals, teams and organisations who are making a lasting difference to children and young people with SEND.
From exceptional educators and advocates to innovative resources, inclusive technology and outstanding provisions, this year's winners represent the very best of our sector.
A huge congratulations to:
⭐ Noel Duffy - Lifetime Contribution Award
⭐ Joseph Adams - Young Advocate of the Year
⭐ Kerry Thompson, The Netherhall School - Support Practitioner of the Year
⭐ Nicola Fitzpatrick - Teacher of the Year
⭐ Jeanette Hill, GBNFC at Grendon and Billesley Nursery - SENCO of the Year
⭐ Cigdem Alkan, ECASS - School/MAT Leader of the Year
⭐ Nicole Ponsford, GECCollect - Changemaker of the Year
⭐ The Trafford and Stockport College Group - FE Provision of the Year
⭐ Surbiton Hill Nursery School - Early Years Provider of the Year
⭐ Healing Academy, Healing Academy - Secondary Provision of the Year
⭐ Oakwood Academy - Specialist Provision of the Year
⭐ St Nicholas School, Brazil - International Provision of the Year
⭐ Midfield Primary School- Primary Provision of the Year
⭐ Camp Active Pen*stone - Wraparound Provision of the Year
⭐ Bright Heart Education - Alternative Provision of the Year
⭐ Therapeutic Thinking Ltd - Resource for SEND 2026
⭐ Boxall Profile Online, Nurtureuk - Inclusive Technology of the Year
⭐ Alice Giles and Manchester Museum - Co-Production Initiative of the Year
⭐ Merryfields School - Community Champion of the Year
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate excellence, innovation and inclusion across the SEND community.
Keep your eyes peeled for photos and more Awards updates.