Clare Howard's tour continues with a visit to Lighthouse Futures, speaking to learners and learning more about all the employers Lighthouse Futures works with.

#ThePowerOfSpecialistFE #CatchClareIfYouCan

Natspec Chief Executive @ClareH_Natspec continues her cross country journey visiting specialist colleges to talk about #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE

Despite nearly 500 miles on the road, she's not done yet, so #CatchClareIfYouCan

Professionals from general FE & specialist colleges pledging their support for #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE campaign at today’s AoC SEND Conference. #AoCSEND25 @aoc-info.bsky.social

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"The staff really understand me here. I feel so supported, and I can be myself, I've learnt a lot."

Natspec Chief Executive Clare Howard was delighted to visit KITE College as the first stop on her #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE roadtrip! Where will she be off to next? #CatchClareIfYouCan

Natspec Chief Executive Clare Howard was up early this morning to set off on her cross-country road trip, visiting colleges across the country for #ThePowerOfSpecialistFE week. From Kent to London and Manchester to Birmingham, keep an eye out for her this week, and #CatchClareIfYouCan!

This morning at #NatspecNC25 we're hearing from Dame Christine Lenehan, Shelagh Legrave and Denise Olander, looking at changes and developments in the further education sector for SEND.

Here's a selection of photos from this morning at Natspec National Conference; an inspiring keynote session, busy exhibition and some fabulous informative breakout sessions.

Our second keynote speaker is Dr Alan Watkins, speaking to the Natspec Conference about wicked problems; how they are multi-dimensional problems that require multi-dimensional solutions.

Our first keynote speaker is Professor Kevin Fong, talking to us about his incredibly varied career (from NASA to medicine) and how all that experience has led him to become a problem solver, tackling very complex systems.

We're all set up and ready for Natspec National Conference in gloriously sunny Stratford-upon-Avon - looks to be a lovely day.

We're delighted that the #NatspecInnovationAwards are underway! This is such a lovely opportunity to celebrate our seven award winners, as well as the 18 shortlisted colleges, and their innovative, exciting practice.

Stay tuned for who the winners are!

Yesterday, our Chief Executive Clare Howard spoke to the Education Select Committee as part of their inquiry into solving the SEND crisis.

She highlighted issues specifically facing the FE sector, including funding and policy gaps.

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We're in Birmingham today for our annual quality improvement event, this year focussing on developing and improving a challenging curriculum.

Can't wait to see everyone there!