Empowering SEND Leaders to Make an Impact
12th May 2027
Excel, London

Unlock Your Potential to Shape Inclusive Education
SEND is changing, are you ready?

The new schools white paper, ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ sets out major reforms to SEND provision, funding and inclusion, placing new expectations on mainstream schools and leadership teams.

The SEND Conference is designed to help you understand these reforms, what is changing and how it will effect schools. This CPD-certified event is build around real and current challenges facing the SEND community, empowering them with the insights and tools they need to deliver truly inclusive learning.

Located at the heart of the Schools & Academies Show at the ExceL, this is the ultimate opportunity to discover practical solutions, join inspiring discussions and connect with like-minded professionals committed to improving outcomes for learners and enhance your skills, spark change and help every pupil with SEND achieve their full potential.

Partners & Supporters:

Be Part of the Largest Community of SEND Professionals

30+
Industry-leading speakers providing actionable insights and best-practice guidance

7
Hours of CPD-certified content designed to inspire and educate across key topics in SEND provision

30+
Market-leading SEND suppliers showcasing cutting-edge solutions and services

500+
Fellow SENDCOs to meet, connect and collaborate with

Unlock the Power of Inclusive Education

Transforming Pupil Outcomes Through Inclusion and Impact

✅Save your school time and money sourcing services, products and solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for pupils with SEND

✅Gain the practical skills and strategic insights you need to deliver impactful SEND provision

✅Deep dive into the evolving landscape of SEND provision and discover what the Schools White Paper means for your setting

✅Network and learn from the successes of like-minded SENDCOs

✅Stay informed with the latest sector trends and implications of the White Paper to help you create more inclusive learning environments

2026 Speakers Include:

Located at the Schools & Academies Show
The UK’s Biggest Education Event

The SEND Conference is co-located with the Schools & Academies Show, the UK’s largest gathering of senior education leaders. It’s your one-stop hub for everything you need to strengthen strategic plans, drive school improvement, and make a lasting impact.

Your free pass gives you full access to the conference and wider SAASHOW theatres, networking features and exhibition, providing a unique opportunity to broaden your professional network, access hours of free CPD content and discover more tangible solutions from leading sector suppliers.

💭 Trusted by SEND Professionals

  • An excellent show - with fantastic speakers. I came away feeling more knowledgeable.

    SENDCO, St Joseph's College 

  • The event was highly inspiring and thought provoking. It has given me topics and company information that I can take back to the wider senior leadership team, and items I can disseminate at CPD.

    Assistant Headteacher and Inclusions Manager, Bligh Primary-Maritime Academy Trust

  • I feel more enthused and informed to be an effective SEN leader having attended the show. It was a shame that the SEN part was so far away from the main event.

    SENCO, St Mary Cray Primary Academy

  • A great show for networking and meeting other professions. Excellent SEN sessions.

    SENCO, St Pauls C of E Primary School

  • Excellent place to see distributors relevant to the education sector - lots of goodies too!

    Head of Learning Support/SENCO, Thorpe House School




  • An amazing event as usual. Great exhibitors, speaker and discussions. Very useful and up to date.

    Head of School, Royal School for the Blind