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Ask Don’t Tell with Alison Knowles
In this episode we are talking about Ask, don’t tell and what this means. I [...]
Sep
Positive Psychology (PP) Wellbeing & SEMH podcast with Dr Rob Long
Our guest this week is Chartered Psychologist Dr Rob Long, who specialises in supporting children [...]
Sep
Identifying Language Needs in Primary Through Screening with Angharad Welch
Schools often buy tools to support them in identifying and them supporting SLCN, but they [...]
Aug
Awesomely Autistic with Tigger Pritchard
Tigger Pritchard is awesomely Neurodivergent and passionate about reducing anxiety for all. To help all [...]
Aug
The Magic of ‘High Value’ Strategies for Pupils with SEND in the Classroom with Angela Scott
This week we are joined by Angela Scott to discuss the magic of 'High Value’ [...]
Aug
Identifying Dyslexia and Why it Matters with Dr Helen Ross
This week our guest is Dr Helen Ross. Helen is a dyslexia expert and consultant [...]
Aug
Getting Your Voice Heard as a SENCO with Ginny Bootman
This week we are joined once again by prolific SENCO Ginny Bootman, for a discussion [...]
Aug
My Journey With Behaviour with Catrina Lowri
Catrina Lowri joins us this week to discuss behavior and more specifically Katrina's journey with [...]
Jul
Living with Dyscalculia with Peter Cherry and Cat Eadle
In this episode we are discussing Dyscalculia, a condition that affects 6-10% of the population, [...]
Jul
Effective Use of Visuals to Aid Communication with Kerry Thalia
In this episode we are discussing emotional regulation resources for SEND. Discussing this with me [...]
Jul
Looking and Trusting Inside Rather Than Looking For Solutions Externally with Alison Knowles
In this episode we welcome back Alison Knowles for a discussion about when we stopped [...]
Jul
Zones of Regulation with Kim Griffin
In this episode we welcome back Kim Griffin to the show to discuss person-centred approaches, [...]
Jun
School Attendance with Suzy Rowland, Fintan O’Regan and Sarah-Jane Critchley
In this, our inaugural video episode, we welcome Fintan O'Regan and Sarah-J back to the [...]
Jun
Person-Centred Approaches: Clarity or Confusion? with Angela Scott
In this episode we welcome Angela Scott to the show to discuss person-centred approaches, how [...]
Jun
Morphology with Louise Selby
Morphology is an important building block for reading fluency, reading comprehension, and spelling. Joining us [...]
Jun
Whole Life Mental Health Meanderings with Dr Helen Ross
A meandering discussion about mental health this week with dyslexia expert and consultant Dr Helen [...]
May
Working with Parents with Lynn How
In this week's podcast we discuss how to best work with parents with Educational Consultant [...]
May
Your Senses and Your Mental Health with Joanna Grace
In this episode we discuss your senses and your mental health with Sensory Engagement Specialist [...]
May
What is an OT? with Kim Griffin
In this episode we are discussing what an OT is, with occupational therapist Kim Griffin.
May
Parenting foster/adopted children with Alison Knowles
In this episode we are discussing parenting foster/adopted children with emotional therapist and creator of [...]
May
A Profound Separation with Joanna Grace
In this episode we are discussing autism and should or shouldn’t we be labelling some [...]
Apr
The National SEND Picture with Simon Tanner
In this episode we are discussing the national SEND picture, what is going on across [...]
Apr
Controller, Friend or Benevolent Dictator with Fintan O’Regan
In this week's podcast we discuss teacher styles for supporting SEN and Behaviour with our [...]
Apr
GIRL UNMASKED – Autistic Masking, School and Mental Health with Emily Katy
In this week's podcast we discuss the upcoming book ‘Girl Unmasked: How Uncovering My Autism [...]
Apr
Standardised Approach to Exams with Dr Susie Nyman
In this week's podcast we discuss the standardised approach to exams with Curriculum manager for [...]
Mar
Strengthening the SENCO-Headteacher Partnership with Lynn How
In this week's podcast we discuss strengthening the SENCO-Headteacher partnership with Educational Consultant Lynn How
Mar
Sensory Strategies with Kim Griffin
In this week's show we discuss sensory strategies. With occupational therapist Kim Griffin
Mar
How exercise is different for children with SEND and why it matters with Miriam Saffer
In this week's show we discuss how excercise is different for children with SEND and [...]
Mar
Supporting PDA with Clare Truman
In this week's podcast we discuss how to support PDA with Freelance Education Consultant Clare [...]
Feb
Being Human – a journey to #FlipTheNarrative with Elly Chapple
In this week's podcast we discuss Being Human – a journey to #FlipTheNarrative with founder [...]
Feb
R is for Rosie with Joanna Grace
In this week's podcast we discuss the 'R' word and the Channel 4 documentary Rosie [...]
Feb
Challenging the Pedagogy of Professional Decline with Rachel Lofthouse
In this week's podcast we discuss challenging the pedagogy of professional decline with Professor of [...]
Feb
MAT SEND Leadership with Simon Tanner
In this week's podcast we discuss MAT SEND Leadership with National Director of SEND Simon [...]
Feb
Making Gaming More Accessible with Nomi Gallagher
In this week's podcast we discuss how gaming can be made more accessible with Specialist [...]
Jan
Conduct Disorder with Fintan O’Regan
A discussion about conduct disorder with Behaviour and SEN Consultant Fintan O'Regan
Jan
Arousal and Self-Regulation with Kim Griffin
A discussion about arousal and self regulation with occupational therapist Kim Griffin
Jan
Long Term Effects of Lockdown on Neurodivergent Students with Miriam Saffer
A discussion about the long term effects of lockdown on neurodivergent students with inclusion and [...]
Jan
The Best of SENDcast 2023
This special episode of The SENDcast is a best of all our episodes from 2023
Dec
Multi-sensory Stories with Dr Susie Nyman
Dale is joined by SEND training consultant Dr Susie Nyman to talk about multi-sensory stories.
Dec
Dyslexia and Mental Health with Dr Helen Ross
Dale is joined by dyslexia expert and consultant Dr Helen Ross to discuss support, interventions [...]
Dec
An Introduction to PDA with Clare Truman
Dale is joined by Clare Truman to give SENDcast listeners an introduction to PDA.
Dec
Going to University with Autism or ADHD with Victoria Ellen
Dale is joined by Victoria Ellen to explore the experience of University for students with [...]
Nov
Presence in Research with Joanna Grace
Dale is joined by Joanna Grace to talk about Presence in Research.
Nov
The Benefits of Audiobooks with Emily Pye
Dale is joined by guest Emily Pye to talk about the benefits audiobooks.
Nov
Dual and Multiple Exceptionality with Fintan O’Regan
Dale is joined by Fintan O' Regan this week to discuss Dual and Multiple Exceptionality.
Nov
How To Wait Well When Your Child Is On The Diagnostic Pathway for Autism or ADHD with Jodie Warren
Dale and Jodie Warren discuss how to 'Wait Well' when your child is on the [...]
Nov
Who Leads on SEND in a School? The SENCO or the Headteacher? with Abigail Gray
Dale is joined by Abigail Gray to discuss who should be leading on SEND in [...]
Oct
How to Stop Your Limiting Belief Limiting You with Alison Knowles
Discussing how we put limitations on ourselves and how best to spot this behaviour and [...]
Oct
Leading On Behaviour In Schools And Colleges with Adele Bates
Dale and Adele discussing taking the lead on behaviour in schools
Oct
ASC and ADHD in Adults with Dale Pickles
Dale Pickles talks about his ASC and ADHD diagnosis.
Oct
Turning Differentiation On Its Head with Catrina Lowri
Catrina Lowri discusses differentiation and how we can turn it on its head.
Sep
Empathy? What We Need Is Compassion with Amanda Sokell
Amanda Sokell and Dale discuss the importance of empathy.
Sep
Being Hijacked By Your Emotions with Alison Knowles
Discussing how we allow our emotions to hijack our decision making.
Sep
Executive Function Skills and Neurodiversity Traits with Victoria Bagnall
Discussing Executive Function Skills and Neurodiversity Traits
Sep
The Boundaries Between Education and Care with Zara Wright
Zara Wright joins Dale to discuss the boundaries between education and care
Aug
Additional Needs Haircut Services with Craig Henderson
Hair cuts for children and young people with additional needs.
Aug
How Our Brains Project Our Past with Alison Knowles
Discussing how our brains take our past experiences and project them onto our life.
Aug
Engaging Pupils with SEMH and Other Behaviour Needs with Adele Bates
Adele Bates discussed engaging children with SEHM and other behaviour needs.
Aug
Reducing Teacher Workload By Supporting Pupils With SEND From The Get-Go with Zoe Mather
Zoe Mather discusses reducing teacher workload with better SEND support.
Aug
Effective Advocacy & Why Fighting Doesn’t Work with Jodie Warren
Discussing Effective Advocacy & Why Fighting Doesn’t Work
Jul
EHCNA with Amanda Sokell
Amanda Sokell discussed Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA)
Jul
Goal Setting with Alison Knowles
Helping young people learn to set goals and follow through on them.
Jul
Exercise, Play and Sensory Integration for Disabled Children with Stephanie Wheen
Enhancing Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sensory Integration for Children with Disabilities
Jul
Incidental Conversations with Ginny Bootman
When used in a conversional way or in language, incidental talk means to have a [...]
Jun
Focus On What They Can Do, Not What They Can’t with Joanne Jones
Dale discusses the importance of focussing on what a child can do above what they [...]
Jun
SENCO Workload and Wellbeing with Lynn How
Lynn How tells us about how to look after your wellbeing as a SENCO, making [...]
Jun
Tourette’s in the Education System with Lucy Toghill
To continue our theme of Tourette's during Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, Dale sits down to [...]
Jun
Venn Diagrams and Icebergs: How to Negotiate the A to Z of SEND with Fintan O’Regan
There is an A to Z of labels or terms with SEND and there are [...]
Jun
Helping Children with PMLD Thrive with Yoga with Jyoti Jo Manuel
For many years the potential for yoga to be helpful for children who have limited [...]
May
Tourette’s? (Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month – May 15th to June 15th) with Ione Georgakis
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is observed every year from May 15 to June 15. The [...]
May
Teaching Phonics to ALL Learners – What About SLD and PMLD Pupils? with Dr Sarah Moseley
This week Dale is joined on the podcast by Dr Sarah Moseley to discuss the [...]
May
LEGO® Play – Social and Emotional Wellbeing with Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta
Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta talks to Dale about how to use LEGO to [...]
May
The Labelling Lurgy with Abigail Hawkins
This week we are discussing the labelling lurgy, the need to label everything with Abigail [...]
Apr
Myth Busting the Magic of Sensory Rooms with Joanna Grace
Multisensory rooms have become increasingly popular. They typically occupy considerable space, require substantial financial investment, [...]
Apr
Black and Autistic or Neurodivergent with Suzy Rowland, Keisha Swaby and Lauren Fernandez
Did you know that children from ethnic minority groups are excluded at a rate that’s [...]
Apr
How To Help Pupils Understand and Express How They Feel with Sue White
Children are needing more support than ever with their language skills. The Education Endowment Foundation [...]
Apr
We Need To Talk About Excel with Ginny Bootman
Do you love Excel or avoid it? If conditional formatting, VLOOKUP, freezing panes, formulas and [...]
Mar
The What and Why of Compassionate Co-Regulation with Jyoti Jo Manuel
Have you heard of compassionate co-regulation? It means that when we calm and regulate ourselves [...]
Mar
Mental Health and Behaviour: Nature or Nurture? Risk and Resilience with Fintan O’Regan
The nature vs nurture debate in mental health and behaviour refers to the extent to [...]
Mar
Dyspraxia and Handwriting with Kim Griffin
We live in a digital age, so where do we see or use joined up [...]
Mar
*Special episode* Discussing the SEND and AP Improvement Plan
Last Summer we were all asked for our input as part of the SEND Review [...]
Mar
Becoming a SENCO – Where to Start? with Lynn How
Becoming a SENCO can be extremely daunting, some people don’t know what they’re letting themselves [...]
Mar
Cuddly Cardigans, Strategic Suits and Why SENCOs Don’t Fit Into Either! with Abigail Hawkins
Are you a SENCO struggling to be strategic? Facing burnout? You are not alone!
Feb
Identity First Language and Belonging With Joanna Grace
The considered use of language is often mocked as political correctness gone mad.
Feb
Using Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction with SEND pupils with Dr Susie Nyman
Are you familiar with Rosenshine’s 10 principles of instruction? Rosenshine’s principles are based on evidence-informed [...]
Feb
Girls on the Spectrum – Autism and Puberty with Victoria Ellen
Puberty is a topic that is rarely discussed and when taught at school the feelings [...]
Feb
Supporting Autism in Schools with Yoga with Jyoti Jo Manuel
Schools are notoriously difficult environments for children with autism to function in, let alone thrive in.
Jan
How Schools Can Build Positive Well-being Among Students with Sue White
95% of schools have seen an increase in pupil anxiety, which makes anxiety and mental [...]
Jan
Should Everyone Learn To Sign? Moving Away From An Interpreter Model with Sarah Billingham
Needing to use sign language can be very isolating for a child and they are [...]
Jan
I Can’t Go To School with Suzy Rowland
We’re starting the year off with this first episode ‘I can’t go to school’ with [...]
Jan
What Are Outcomes and Why Do They Matter? with Abigail Hawkins
In this last episode of 2022, Abigail Hawkins joins Dale to discuss ‘What are outcomes [...]
Dec
SEND Christmas Crackers with Dr Susie Nyman
As the SENDcast is now released 52 weeks a year, this is our very first [...]
Dec
Medication for Supporting Children with ADHD: Chemical Cosh or Reset Button with Fintan O’Regan
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental difference with the key traits of Hyperactivity, Impulsivity and Inattention.
Dec
Sensory Communication With Joanna Grace
When people are ‘triggered’ they often enter what’s known as fight or flight, their ability to [...]
Dec
Boost Reading and Writing Through Play with Georgina Durrant
Reading and writing are areas that many teachers and parents are concerned that children need [...]
Dec
Creating an Inclusive Reading Curriculum For All Learners with Dr Sarah Moseley
Reading is high on the educational agenda due to the impact that it can have [...]
Nov
Dyspraxia – More Than Just Clumsiness with Kim Griffin
Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) is often thought of as clumsiness, but it is [...]
Nov
Using Visuals to Support Transition with Sarah Billingham
Whenever there’s a big change on the horizon, whether it’s moving from nursery to primary [...]
Nov
What Yoga, Why Yoga? With Jyoti Jo Manuel
Yoga has many connotations, but is actually a philosophy, a way of living. Yoga is a [...]
Nov
Surviving Christmas with Sarah-Jane Critchley
With 8 weeks to go and preparations underway for Christmas, now’s the time to highlight [...]
Oct
SEN Register with Abigail Hawkins
There are various opinions on ways to use the SEN Register and differs from one [...]
Oct
Why Boredom is Truly Interesting and Absolutely Vital with Fintan O’Regan
Yawning, daydreaming, complaining, fidgeting, distracting others – we’ve all been there at some point, so [...]
Oct
As an autistic adult, what would you change in schools? With Joanna Grace
Autism support is given to half the people who need it, and nearly all of [...]
Oct
Teaching Students from the Inside Out with Dr Susie Nyman
Have you ever heard the game ‘Operation’ played live on a podcast? Well, this week [...]
Sep
High Quality Teaching for SEND with Gary Aubin
SENDCOs are excellently placed to improve teaching and learning in schools.
Sep
Choosing a School with Sarah Billingham
School applications are fast approaching so here’s a podcast to help parents and carers choose [...]
Sep
Trauma with Alison Knowles
The impact a traumatic event has on a person can be significant and lifelong.
Sep
Lets Use Technology with Students with Arran Smith
Welcome back, hope you had a great Summer and now ready for everything this term [...]
Sep
Eating and the Senses with Joanna Grace
We are ending the school year with Joanna Grace who joins Dale to discuss Eating [...]
Jul
Making Mindfulness Fun with Katie White
Anxiety levels have increased and learning practical solutions for decreasing anxiety results in happier, healthier [...]
Jul
Helping Children to Listen with Sarah Billingham
Listening is a fundamental skill to be able to develop language and to access learning [...]
Jul
Reading, Phonics and the Dyslexic Profile with Charlie Pitt Miller
Phonics have been around for years and are successful, BUT they don’t work for all [...]
Jun
Sensory Development and Sensory Engagement with Joanna Grace
Our senses are fascinating. A particularly interesting area to explore is the development of the [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
Paperless SENCO with Ginny Bootman
Are you one of those making their annual pilgrimage to WHSmith to choose your new [...]
Jun
Physical Aspects of Autism with Rachel Jackson
Whilst there is significant research and discussion around the psychological and behavioural aspects of autism, [...]
Jun
Evidence Based Decision Making with Gary Aubin
Gary joins Dale in this episode to discuss the importance of using an evidence-based approach [...]
May
Pupil Voice and Choice Making with Sarah-Jane Critchley
As a society, we need to create young people who are able to make choices [...]
May
*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 [...]
May
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 [...]
May
Homework – Risk and Return with Fintan O’Regan
Research shows that it takes 3 times as long for a student with ADHD to [...]
May
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 [...]
Apr
Sensory Stories with Joanna Grace
Do you remember many of your lessons at school? If you do, they’re likely to [...]
Apr
Finding your Tribe with Alison Knowles
This week's episode ‘Finding your Tribe’ with Alison Knowles, is a discussion about how important [...]
Mar
What on Earth is PDA? With Rachel Jackson
Does resisting ordinary day-to-day demands, such as putting shoes on, sound familiar?
Mar
Inclusive Learner Cocktails with Dr Susie Nyman
Have you ever had a Sparkling Suzie, Freddie Thorne or Danny Whizzbang in your classroom?
Mar
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 [...]
Mar
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 [...]
Mar
Language for Learning with Wendy Lee
Spoken language is core to learning and has a significant impact on children who find [...]
Feb
My Mummy is Autistic with Joanna Grace
Everyone will meet an autistic person in their lives, and autistic people are in every [...]
Feb
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 [...]
Feb
Bullies, Victims and Bystanders with Fintan O’Regan
Children with SEND are 2 to 3 times more likely to be bullied. Bullying unfortunately [...]
Feb
Talking to parents about SEND with Sarah-Jane Critchley
Talking to parents about SEND, especially those first conversations can be extremely daunting.
Jan
Listening to pupils with SEN with Wendy Lee
Listening to and valuing children’s views has implications for their confidence and attitude to learning.
Jan
Student Icebergs with Dr Susie Nyman
Have you ever thought your students are like icebergs? If not then you will after [...]
Jan
What Makes a Great INSET with Fintan O’Regan
Did your last INSET day have a positive impact? Often school INSET can be a [...]
Jan
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.
Dec
Lessons from Lockdown with Wendy Lee
The lockdowns imposed during the pandemic have presented immense challenges for all, especially teachers.
Dec
Do You Need to be an Expert in Every Area of SEND? with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin
Over the next few years, over 25% of the school population is projected to be [...]
Dec
Supporting Pupils with Autism to Self-Regulate with Tessa Morton
A classroom can be a terrifying place for a child with autism. Their anxiety may [...]
Nov
Story Metaphor and Its Use in Supporting Emotional Literacy with Dr Trisha Waters
We enjoy listening to and telling stories, they often reflect our own experiences or emotions and we [...]
Nov
He Doesn’t Do That at School with Ginny Bootman
There is often a huge divide between how a child with additional needs presents themselves [...]
Nov
Desperately Seeking Certainty with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin
Did you know that our brain is actually a kind of prediction making machine?
Nov
Neurodiversity in Schools: A Whole School Approach with Fintan O’Regan
Neurodiversity is a term which describes conditions such as Dyslexia, Autism and ADHD as variations [...]
Oct
Songwriting with Children with Al Start
Children enjoy writing stories and poems, but have you thought about songwriting?
Oct
Story Links with Dr Trisha Waters
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Trisha Waters.
Oct
Connecting and Communicating with students with autism with Tessa Morton
If a child with autism can’t understand and connect with their care giver it will [...]
Oct
Communication – That’s the Aim of the Game with Ginny Bootman
Joining Dale today is Ginny Bootman. Ginny is currently a SENCO of 2 Primary schools, [...]
Sep
What is Grief? with Alison Knowles
Children experience many forms of grief such as parent separation, losing a toy, a pet [...]
Sep
Science Literacy Toolkit with Dr Susie Nyman
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles is joined by Dr Susie Nyman who talks us [...]
Sep
Inclusion Matters – Signing – Why Bother? With Al Start
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Al Start.
Sep
Every School leader is a leader of SEND with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s show Dale and Fintan O’Regan are discussing how every school leader is a [...]
Sep
Therapeutic Story Writing with Dr Trisha Waters
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Trisha Waters. [...]
Jul
Using Topic Based Songs with Al Start
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Al Start.
Jul
The Importance of Learning Through Play with Georgina Durrant
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Georgina Durrant to [...]
Jul
Empowering Mental Health for students with SEND with Dr Susie Nyman
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Susie Nyman [...]
Jun
Follow The Empathy Road with Ginny Bootman
Joining Dale today is Ginny Bootman. Ginny is currently a SENCO of 2 Primary schools, [...]
Jun
Changing the Ds in ADHD with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s show we are discussing ADHD, how people see it, and whether it is [...]
Jun
Transition to the next phase of education for children and young people with SEND with Lorraine Petersen
Joining Dale today is Lorraine Petersen, looking at the different transition points and how we [...]
Jun
Self Preservation as a parent of a child with SEND with Alison Knowles
This week, Dale is joined by Alison Knowles. Alison is an emotional therapist who supports [...]
May
Tips for singing with children – using music inclusively across the curriculum with Al Start
This week Dale is joined by Al Start to discuss some helpful tips to help [...]
May
SENCO Survival Guide at this challenging time with Lorraine Petersen
Joining Dale today is Lorraine Petersen. Lorraine is an educational consultant with 25 years experience [...]
May
You don’t need to wait for diagnosis to make a difference for children with SEND with Fintan O’Regan
Every week on the SENDcast, Dale is joined by different guest to talk about a [...]
May
Working With Foster and Adoption Children with Alison Knowles
The SENDcast is a podcast we started in 2020, to help improve knowledge around SEND.
Apr
Supporting children with emotionally based school phobia/avoidance
On this week’s podcast we will be discussing how to support children with emotionally based [...]
Apr
What is Anxiety? with Alison Knowles
In this episode we are revisiting anxiety and simply asking the question what is anxiety? [...]
Mar
Supporting NQTs with SEND with Natalie Packer
In this episode Dale is joined by Natalie Packer to talk about how to support [...]
Mar
Supporting mental health in Primary Aged children with Lana Grant
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lana Grant to [...]
Mar
Self-harm – Understanding and Supporting our CYP with Tina Rae
On this week’s show Dale welcomes back Dr. Tina Rae. Tina is a consultant psychologist [...]
Feb
Neurodiversity – Innovation or Compliance with Fintan O’Regan
This week’s show is all about neurodiversity. What does it mean, is it a positive [...]
Feb
Role of the Governing Board in relation to SEND with Kate Browning
In this episode we are talking about the role of the Governing Board in relation [...]
Feb
You Create Your Reality with Alison Knowles
In this episode Dale is joined by Alison Knowles to discuss breaking down limiting beliefs [...]
Feb
Ensuring Access to High Quality Teaching with Natalie Packer
This week’s podcast is discussing High Quality Teaching and how to ensure all children have [...]
Jan
Autism: Different Presentations with Lana Grant
Joining Dale today is Lana Grant. Lana has a diagnosis of Asperger syndrome and is [...]
Jan
Building Resilience in the Early Years with Tina Rae
On this week’s podcast Dale will be discussing building resilience in the early years with [...]
Jan
Broad & Balanced Curriculum with Carol Allen & John Galloway
This week Dale is joined by Carol Allen & John Galloway to discuss the pro's [...]
Jan
SENCO Time Management with Kate Browning
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Kate Browning to [...]
Dec
Why We Are the Way We Are with Alison Knowles
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Alison Knowles to [...]
Dec
The Curious Case of ADHD with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Fintan O'Regan to [...]
Dec
How to Become a Dyslexic Grade Riser with Dr Susie Nyman
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Susie Nyman [...]
Nov
Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children and Young People with Dr. Tina Rae
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Tina Rae [...]
Nov
Managing SENCO Workload with Natalie Packer
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Natalie Packer to [...]
Nov
How do we identify SEND? with Kate Browning
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Kate Browning to [...]
Nov
New Breed of Therapist with Alison Knowles
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Alison Knowles to [...]
Oct
Autism and Coronavirus with Lana Grant
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lana Grant to [...]
Oct
The Team, the Technology and the Teaching with Carol Allen & John Galloway
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Carol Allen and [...]
Oct
Dealing with Grief Podcast with Sarah-Jane Critchley
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
Oct
Multi-sensory Teaching Strategies with Dr Susie Nyman
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Dr Susie Nyman [...]
Oct
Developing a Whole School Approach to SEND with Natalie Packer
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Natalie Packer to [...]
Sep
Time for a New Curriculum with Lana Grant
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lana Grant to [...]
Sep
Good Mental Health and the Power of Mood with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Fintan O'Regan to [...]
Sep
Healing the trauma of COVID 19 – The Recovery Curriculum for all pupils – Part 2
This is part 2 of our discussion of the recovery curriculum with Sarah Jane Critchley. [...]
Sep
Healing the trauma of COVID 19 – The Recovery Curriculum for all pupils – Part 1
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
Sep
Going Back to School in the New Normal with Fintan O’Regan
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Fintan O'Regan to [...]
Sep
Speech and Language in Children with Down Syndrome with Angharad Welch
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Angharad Welch to [...]
Jul
CPD For Inclusion with Carol Allen & John Galloway
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Carol Allen and [...]
Jul
Introduction to AAC
In this week’s podcast, Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Angharad Welch who [...]
Jul
Communication Friendly Environments
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Angharad Welch to [...]
Jul
Low Cost, No Cost Technology Ideas
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Carol Allen and [...]
Jul
Effective Use of Questions to Extend Verbal Reasoning
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Angharad Welch to [...]
Jun
Supporting Transition from Primary to Secondary School for students with SEND
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE [...]
Jun
School Refusal, School Phobia, and Illness
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
Jun
The Language and Literacy Link
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to [...]
Jun
Exclusions – Reasonable response or hard-wired inequality? Podcast with Sarah-Jane Critchley
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
May
Supporting Anxiety and Trauma
In this episode our guest is Lorraine Petersen OBE, who has over 25 years experience [...]
May
Supporting Children With Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in Mainstream Schools
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to [...]
May
Autism in Girls Podcast with Sarah-Jane Critchley
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley [...]
May
SEN Support in Mainstream Classrooms
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE [...]
Apr
Supporting Speech and Language in the Early Years Podcast with Wendy Lee
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to [...]
Apr
Supporting Dyslexia in Schools Podcast with Arran Smith
In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Arran Smith to [...]
Apr
BONUS : Corona – Supporting Someone with Anxiety – Part 02
This is part 2 of our third Corona BONUS episode looking at Anxiety within the [...]
Apr
BONUS : Corona – Supporting Someone with Anxiety – Part 01
In this, our third Corona BONUS episode looking at Anxiety within the context of the [...]
Apr
BONUS: Corona – Life at Home – Supporting Children with Special Needs Podcast with Jane Friswell
In this, our second Corona BONUS episode Dale Pickles, Managing Director of B Squared is [...]
Mar
Developmental Language Disorder Podcast with Wendy Lee
This week's podcast is looking at Developmental Language Disorder or DLD, what it is, why [...]
Mar
BONUS: Corona and pupils with SEND Podcast with Lorraine Petersen
This is a BONUS episode with host Dale Pickles being joined by Lorraine Petersen OBE [...]
Mar
Sensory Issues and their Impact on School Life Podcast with Sarah-Jane Critchley
This week's podcast is looking at sensory issues and their impact on school life. Our [...]
Mar
Life with Dyslexia Podcast with Arran Smith
This week's podcast is a conversation with Arran Smith about his life with dyslexia.
Mar