Category Archives: Episodes

What drives our youngsters to self-harm with Alison Knowles

Trigger warning – this podcast discusses self-harm which is a difficult subject, but has never [...]

Paperless SENCO with Ginny Bootman

Are you one of those making their annual pilgrimage to WHSmith to choose your new [...]

Physical Aspects of Autism with Rachel Jackson

Whilst there is significant research and discussion around the psychological and behavioural aspects of autism, [...]

Evidence Based Decision Making with Gary Aubin

Gary joins Dale in this episode to discuss the importance of using an evidence-based approach [...]

Pupil Voice and Choice Making with Sarah-Jane Critchley

As a society, we need to create young people who are able to make choices [...]

*Special episode* Response to the SEND Review with Lorraine Petersen OBE

Last week Lorraine Petersen OBE joined Dale in the studio to deliver a presentation on [...]

How Laughter and Playfulness can be used to help reduce Anxiety with Katie White

When it comes to mental health we often feel like we need the support of [...]

Homework – Risk and Return with Fintan O’Regan

Research shows that it takes 3 times as long for a student with ADHD to [...]

SLCN – Implementation and making the best use of Resources with Wendy Lee

7.6% of all children have got developmental language disorder, that's two or three in every [...]

Sensory Stories with Joanna Grace

Do you remember many of your lessons at school? If you do, they’re likely to [...]

Finding your Tribe with Alison Knowles

This week's episode ‘Finding your Tribe’ with Alison Knowles, is a discussion about how important [...]

What on Earth is PDA? With Rachel Jackson

Does resisting ordinary day-to-day demands, such as putting shoes on, sound familiar?

Inclusive Learner Cocktails with Dr Susie Nyman

Have you ever had a Sparkling Suzie, Freddie Thorne or Danny Whizzbang in your classroom?

Happy Birthday, We are 2! Let’s look back over the last 2 years.

Little did we know when launching the SENDcast 2 years ago, that the world as [...]

What Makes a Great Teacher of SEN with Fintan O’Regan

The SEND code of practice says every teacher is a teacher of SEN, but what [...]

Language for Learning with Wendy Lee

Spoken language is core to learning and has a significant impact on children who find [...]

My Mummy is Autistic with Joanna Grace

Everyone will meet an autistic person in their lives, and autistic people are in every [...]

How is the pandemic affecting young people’s mental health? with Alison Knowles

It’s Children’s Mental Health week, so today I’m discussing how the pandemic has affected young [...]

Bullies, Victims and Bystanders with Fintan O’Regan

Children with SEND are 2 to 3 times more likely to be bullied. Bullying unfortunately [...]

Talking to parents about SEND with Sarah-Jane Critchley

Talking to parents about SEND, especially those first conversations can be extremely daunting.

Listening to pupils with SEN with Wendy Lee

Listening to and valuing children’s views has implications for their confidence and attitude to learning.

Student Icebergs with Dr Susie Nyman

Have you ever thought your students are like icebergs? If not then you will after [...]

What Makes a Great INSET with Fintan O’Regan

Did your last INSET day have a positive impact? Often school INSET can be a [...]

The Use of Mindfulness to Support Emotional Literacy with Dr Trisha Waters

The practise of mindfulness has become increasingly popular over the last few years.