National Association for Managers of Student Services

Don't forget our major national benchmarking survey! It's the first of its kind for FE, gathering data from over 200 organisations. This groundbreaking research request is intended for our Lead Contacts. Please complete it by October 31 to share your valuable insights.

Thinking about taking your professional development to the next level? Discover the benefits of becoming a NAMSS member. 🟨 600 members across 200 institutions 🟨 2-day Annual Conference 🟨 NAMSS region; an opportunity to meet and network with colleagues from local colleges 🟨 NAMSS Knowledge; an online resource library containing information, advice, support, policy and guidance 🟨 NAMSS Online; events including professional networks, shared practice sessions and formal events covering current subjects Existing Members: PO Number deadline is 15 August. Get it to us soon! New Members: Apply now for a 1 September start! Details here: https://lnkd.in/e6Rpwgnp

🟠 Student Engagement Conference is back! We are delighted to be hosting our fourth Student Engagement Conference, sponsored by Think Pacific 📅 Wednesday 21 January 2026 (Tickets available in the Autumn Term) 🟠 Share best practice in the sector 🟠 Showcase ways to develop both enrichment and student voice within an organisation 🟠 Consider what is happening in our sector that supports further development of student engagement provision. Why not take a look at last year's event here, https://lnkd.in/eK7YVPPG

We’re proud to support A Roadmap to Votes at 16 🗳️ - a report co-created with organisations, teachers, youth workers and young people to make Votes at 16 a success across the UK. Thank you to The Politics Project for pulling together all of our voices on this, hopefully soon to be, momentous change to our democracy.

Invitation to Tender We are looking to develop a Leadership and Management Development Programme for Student Services professionals working in the post-16 further education and training sector in the UK. To find out more about this exciting opportunity to scope and shape this programme for us, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eSagH4hG Closing date for submissions: 16:00, 12 September 2025.

📣 Benchmarking survey 📣 Big news for Further Education! We're launching a major national benchmarking survey, collecting data from over 200 FE organisations – a first of its kind! This groundbreaking research request is intended for our Lead Contacts. This survey is in partnership with QDP Services Ltd Please complete it by October 31 to contribute.

📱 Smartphones in Education 📝 A report by fluid focus in partnership with Dr Paul Redmond What effect is this having on our learners? The new report reveals that 7 in 10 students feel phone use harms academic performance, and over 75% report mental health struggles. Students spend an average of 5.5 hours daily on phones, largely on social media. The study advocates for support and education to help students master attention and improve wellbeing in a digitally-driven world. Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/e3hnGXg6

✅ Department for Education Guidance ✅ The Department for Education have released updated guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education. This guidance sets out the legal duties you must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 in schools and colleges. It applies to all schools and colleges, and is for: • Headteachers, teachers and staff • Governing bodies, proprietors and management committees All school and college staff should read part one of this guidance. The final version will be available when it comes into force on 1 September. Expected to include links to revised guidance on: • Relationships, sex, and health education • Gender questioning children

🚨Launching: A Roadmap to Votes at 16 🚨 Today, Democracy Classroom are launching the #RoadmaptoVotesat16 in Parliament with the Democracy Minister Rushanara A. MP 📣 We’re proud to support A Roadmap to Votes at 16 🗳️ - a report co-created with organisations, teachers, youth workers and young people to make Votes at 16 a success across the UK. Association of Colleges Chief Executive David Hughes said: “As many thousands of young people are set to gain the right to vote by the next general election, this road map should help to prepare them to participate effectively and make their voices heard.” 📘 The report lays out 16 key recommendations to make lowering the voting age meaningful, from democratic education in schools, to youth-led action, to tackling misinformation. 🌟 Backed by 40 organisations including UK Youth, NUS, and the Association of Colleges 👉 Read the full report below

💬 Have you heard about our new network? We have a new dedicated NAMSS network for practitioners working in Student Engagement / Voice. We are launching this network on September 1, and it is open to all member organisations 📣For more information and to join, visit - https://lnkd.in/eU4aiq_T