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Helping Learning To Stick with Dr Susie Nyman
This episode is packed with valuable strategies that can transform classroom practices and support inclusive [...]
Dec
How to Make an Effective Education, Health and Care Plan with Ekaterina Harrison
Despite being central to support for children with SEND, the Education, Health, and Care Plan [...]
Dec
Sensory Struggles With Eating with Dr Joanna Grace
Eating is essential for our health and well-being, yet it can become a source of [...]
Dec
Adaptive Teaching Through 5 Phases of the Lesson with Sara Alston
In this insightful episode, Sara breaks down the five phases of a lesson and discusses [...]
Nov
Sensory Processing – Exactly How Does It Impact On Daily Life? with Ali Neal
Ali discusses how sensory processing impacts daily life, particularly for children and individuals in educational [...]
Nov
Breaking the Cycle: How Informed Parents Can Change the SEND System with Samantha Ryan
Navigating the SEND system can be overwhelming, and many parents find themselves without essential information [...]
Nov
Introducing ITV’s Play Time – the groundbreaking new TV show championing SEND children with Céin McGillicuddy and Andy Kinnear
Céin and Andy share their behind-the-scenes experience of creating Play Time, their inspiration for the [...]
Nov
Exploring Neuro-Dramatic-Play with Dr Sue Jennings
In this week’s episode, Dr Sue Jennings, a leading expert in neuro-dramatic-play and drama therapy, [...]
Nov
Specialist Online Provision for Neurodivergent Learners with Cathy Wassell
Cathy, a neurodivergent advocate and mother to neurodivergent young adults, shares her journey and insights [...]
Oct
The Experiences of Girls in School with Diagnosed/Undiagnosed ADHD with Louise Belshaw
Louise emphasises the need for greater awareness and tailored support for girls, especially during secondary [...]
Oct
The Reality of OCD: Creating safe spaces for SEND students with Shaun Flores
Shaun sheds light on the often-misunderstood condition of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Oct
Navigating SEN Parenting: Tools for Thriving with Sharona Smith
Drawing on her background as a SEN teacher, Sharona sought a better way to document [...]
Oct
From Anxiety to Attendance: Rethinking SEMH Support with Helen Bray
Helen highlights strategies schools can implement to create a supportive environment for students facing SEMH [...]
Oct
Developing Distributive Leadership in Secondary Schools to Improve Inclusion with Eleanor Sams
An Assistant Headteacher and SENDCO at the Marvel College in Hull, Eleanor tells us about [...]
Sep
Supporting the Transition from Primary to Secondary School for SEN Children with Kirsty Greenwood
A recent report revealed that 1 in 4 children disengage during the transition to secondary [...]
Sep
Emotional Based School Avoidance: How Can Schools Help Autistic Pupils? with Dr Sue Sheppard
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the important topic of Emotion-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) [...]
Sep
Supporting ND Learners in Secondary School Settings and Further Education with Susana Gonzalez
Susana emphasises the importance of neurodiversity training, flexibility in secondary school processes (including behaviour policies), [...]
Sep
Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
The third in a four-part series on literacy success. This discussion focuses on looking at [...]
Aug
Where Safeguarding and SEND Meet with Sara Alston
Neglect, abuse and exploitation are challenging subjects, however safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. When it comes [...]
Aug
Autism: The Quiet Ones with Dr Joanna Grace
Jo shares insights on the often-overlooked experiences of autistic individuals who may not display disruptive [...]
Aug
How Learning Can Come To Life Through Horses with Fay Atkins, Suzi Barnett & students
In this episode, you'll discover why horses are an integral part of Fortune College's educational [...]
Aug
Better Oracy Through Building Speech and Language Skills in Schools with Yin Collighan & Louise Emerson
In this episode, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing [...]
Jul
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging with Dr Susie Nyman
In this episode we discussed Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belongin with my guest Dr Susie [...]
Jul
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer
My guest this week is Kate Steer. Kate is Neurodivergent Family Coach & Education Consultant [...]
Jul
The role of technology and how to use it effectively within the classroom with Stephanie Smith
In this episode we discussed how dealing with mental images and ‘re-wiring’ the brain can [...]
Jul
Sensory circuits and sensory movement breaks with Ali Neal
Ali joins Dale to discuss practical ways to incorporate sensory circuits, helping pupils with their [...]
Jul
Neurodiversity – Building Connections and Building Confidence with Marlon Huggins
Gaming often gets a bad reputation, but it offers numerous benefits, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
Jun
How Can Schools Support Parents of SEN Children More Effectively with Sarah Billingham
SENCOs, school leaders & class teachers are currently spending large amounts of time supporting or [...]
Jun
The Stories We Tell About Autism with Dr Joanna Grace
You may have heard narratives claiming that autism results from bad parenting or is merely [...]
Jun
Bridging the Gap with Parent Carers with Rachel Wright
This episode emphasises the importance of making every interaction as beneficial as possible and build [...]
Jun
Digital Dilemmas with Helen Bray
Helen explores digital dilemmas and how the digital world is reshaping child development, particularly in [...]
May
How Does Dyslexia Impact in the Classroom? with Jane Craig & Samantha Buttle
In this episode Jane Craig and Samantha Buttle join us from Dyslexia Sparks, a charity [...]
May
Hearing the Patterns – Phonological Awareness in Literacy Development with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
Sarah & Ginny explore how phonological awareness, detecting and manipulating sounds in spoken language, forms [...]
May
Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Insights from Awesome Archie with Rebecca Clapcott
Rebecca advocates for a compassionate approach that values individuality and fosters understanding among educators when [...]
May
Why does the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle matter? with Sara Alston
Sara stresses that the APDR cycle is an ongoing process that should adapt to the [...]
May
Informal SEND Provision in Mainstream Primary: The Positives and The Pitfalls with Kate Browning
Kate highlights what good practice looks like when thinking about establishing an informal SEND provision [...]
Apr
Universal Approaches to Support in Education with Clare Ward & Dr Jamie Galpin
In today’s episode we discuss universal approaches to support in education.
Apr
How Dealing with Mental Images and ‘re-wiring’ the Brain Can Create Breakthroughs for Dyslexia with Lou Barnes
In this episode we discussed how dealing with mental images and ‘re-wiring’ the brain can [...]
Apr
nasen awards – Clare Brun, Teacher of the Year
In this final special episode of our nasen award winner series, Clare Brun shares her [...]
Apr
Awesome Archie’s Journey from Mainstream to Specialist Education with Archie Clapcott
16-year-old Archie Clapcott travelled to our studio to discuss his journey from mainstream education to [...]
Apr
nasen awards – Jane Fearnley & Faye Ebbs, Alternative Provision of the Year
Jane Fearnley and Faye Ebbs from the LEAF Centre, discuss their work and recent recognition [...]
Apr
Relationship Dynamics with Children with PDA with Beth Elkins & Ian Thorsteinsson
In this episode we are discussing relationship dynamics with children with PDA. My guests this [...]
Mar
nasen awards – St Andrews International School, International Provision of the Year
Catherine McCluskey, Paul Schofield, and Roo Stenning from St Andrews International School in Bangkok discuss [...]
Mar
‘Improve not Prove’: Self-Evaluation for Continuous Improvement in Inclusion with Maria Dawes
This week Dale was joined by Maria Dawes, the CEO from the Schools Alliance for [...]
Mar
nasen awards – Alison Eason, Changemaker of the Year
Alison Eason discusses her recognition as the Changemaker of the Year at the nasen Awards [...]
Mar
Why We Need More Support For Neurodivergent Teachers with Catrina Lowri
In this episode we will be discussing neurodivergent teachers and support staff and why they [...]
Mar
nasen awards – Michelle Madziak, Teacher of the Year
Michelle Madziak discusses her recognition as a joint winner of the Teacher of the Year [...]
Mar
The Importance of Literacy Education for ALL learners with Chantal Bryan & Sarah Giles
This week I was joined by Chantal Bryan OBE and Sarah Giles from Teach Us [...]
Mar