Who are the Neuroinclusive Education Network

The Autism Education Trust (AET) is now the Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN), part of the National Autistic Society.

Why the change? Because education is changing.

Educators now support pupils with diverse profiles including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and Tourette Syndrome - often in combination. The Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN) reflects this reality, bringing a broader perspective while retaining the trusted frameworks and principles that have shaped inclusive practice in England and Wales since 2007 through the AET.

NEN are supporting the implementation of national SEND reform by strengthening inclusive mainstream practice, improving staff capability and offering a needs-led and evidence-informed solution

NEN are developing a wider commitment to leading on what ‘good neuroinclusive education’ looks like, recognising and celebrating the different and diverse ways people think, learn and experience the world.

Through evidence-based training, resources and collaboration, the Inclusive Practice Development Programme helps organisations, professionals and organisations develop a culture change programme with training materials that support better understanding of neurodivergence and best neuroinclusive practice, and the greater complexity of need in mainstream settings.

The Neuroinclusive Education Network (NEN) Inclusive Practice Development Programme has been developed to support schools and trusts as they prepare for the realities of SEND reform. Unlike one-off training, the Inclusive Practice Development Programme provides a structured framework for long-term improvement.  Schools and trusts can track progress, evidence impact and maintain momentum over time.

NEN uses a social franchising model and has a network of licensed training partners. Central to successful social franchising is ensuring that a clear set of social values are embedded and replicated in every franchise organisation.

"Furthering knowledge into autism and ways in which to support those we have in our school. The videos were useful and an insight to how someone with autism feels and copes."

Delegate Feedback Dover Secondary School 2026.