FLSE is an independent body which, as a registered charity and a ‘not for profit’ organisation, provides a framework for extensive dialogue between all those providing special education services and the DfE and local authorities.
The FLSE is a voice for leaders across the country who work within the field of special education and works directly with national SEND groups and the Department for Education.
The Federation of Leaders in Special Education facilitates the National SEND Forum alongside NASEN.
The FLSE East represents leaders from across the Eastern region.
The benefits of membership
FLSE members access a number of benefits including:
- regional conference, seminars and workshops
- representation in national forums
- free leadership development groups and best practice networking
- weekly newsletter updates
- access to events and networking opportunities with other special school leaders
For more information about joining please email: info@flse.org.uk
Membership costs per school*:
Number of pupils | Annual Membership |
0-20 | £110 |
21-50 | £165 |
51-100 | £220 |
101+ | £275 |
SEND Service | £150 |
*memberships are paid to the national FLSE
Curriculum Development Group
Our curriculum development group meet termly to share best practice and support professional development of curriculum leaders in special schools.
The curriculum group is open to all members, for more information about the curriculum group please get in touch.
FLSE East Executive
The FLSE East Executive comprises of representatives from each local authority and representatives from different sectors of special education.
The executive meets termly and supports our members to have a voice in national forums.
‘Leading in Challenging Times’
Annual Conference 4th to 5th July
FLSE - your voice for special education.
FLSE East
Ivel Valley School & College
Hitchmead Road
Biggleswade
SG18 0NL
FLSE East: info@flse.co.uk
FLSE National: info@flse.org.uk
