The SENDcast

Feb 03 2025 246 ep. 61 mins 33
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The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.

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nasen awards - Eugene Dwaah, Highly commended changemaker of the year

Feb 03 2025 35 mins  
The podcast features Eugene Dwaah, who was highly commended for his work in the ‘Change Maker of the Year’ category. He discusses his innovative approach to education, focusing on holistic development through sports and addressing social inequality and youth violence. Eugene emphasises the importance of engagement and belonging for young people, particularly those facing advers

The Power of Language with our SEND Kids with Ali Fanshawe

Jan 29 2025 63 mins  
“CALM DOWN!” “I’ve already asked you THREE times to put your shoes on!” “How dare you talk to me like that!” Do you ever find yourself standing at the bottom of the stairs, hollering at your child? Or perhaps you’re dealing with a child who is sobbing hysterically while you're racing against the clock for work. We all carry 'core scripts' learned during our childhoo

nasen awards - Adam Millichip, Innovative Technology in the Field of Inclusion

Jan 27 2025 32 mins  
In this podcast, Adam Millichip discusses Tettenhall Wood School’s achievement of winning the Innovative Technology in the Field of Inclusion award. The school's podcasting initiative aims to teach communication, social skills, and computing while promoting acceptance and awareness among autistic students. Since its launch in May 2021, the podcast has produced over 100 episodes f

Sleep Neurodiversity and Learning Disability with Dr Jill McGarry

Jan 22 2025 59 mins  
Getting to sleep can be challenging for some, often leading to hours spent trying to unwind before finally drifting off. Improving sleep is crucial – not just for children and young people, but also for their parents, families, friends, classmates, teachers, and communities as a whole. Dr Jill McGarry, consultant clinical psychologist and sleep expert, joins me in today’s episo

SENsible25 conference preview with Abigail Hawkins

Jan 21 2025 22 mins  
The SENsible SENCO, Abigail Hawkins joins Dale for a podcast special episode highlighting what’s on at the SENsible25 SENCO conference on 14th February in Nottingham - and why you should be there! Abigail shares details on her second annual conference dedicated to helping SENCOs including; a conference overview, networking opportunities, speaker line up and interactive sessions.

nasen awards - Paul Willis, Secondary Provision of the Year

Jan 20 2025 26 mins  
In this special episode, Paul Willis discusses All Saints Catholic School in Essex, which recently won the Secondary Provision of the Year award at the nasen awards. The school is recognised for its commitment to inclusive education and its "No Child Left Behind" philosophy, ensuring all students, including those with special educational needs, have access to learning. Paul outline

Creating an SEMH Inclusive School with Clare Williams

Jan 15 2025 55 mins  
The social and emotional development, mental health, and wellbeing of children have become critical issues, with a crisis now widely recognised. NHS Digital reports that 1 in 5 children face mental health challenges, and we continue to see alarming rates of exclusions and suspensions, even in primary schools. It’s clear that a strategic approach to prioritising children's social

nasen awards - Natalie Hay, Highly commended changemaker of the year

Jan 13 2025 29 mins  
In this special episode, Natalie Hay discusses her recognition as a highly commended change maker for her advocacy in changing the UK government's free school meals policy. Over three years, she raised £8,000 for her campaign, which aimed to make the policy inclusive for children receiving education other than at school (EOTAS), aligning with the Equality Act 2010. Natalie shares

Effectively Assessing Progress in the Classroom with Jordan

Jan 08 2025 63 mins  
Many schools face challenges in demonstrating progress for pupils with SEND, and I know assessment can often feel a bit mundane. However, it’s a crucial aspect of our educational practice, especially as it will remain a key element of Ofsted requirements for the foreseeable. In our latest episode, I’m joined by Jordan, an experienced special needs teacher who works in a special

Sensory Uncertainty with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin

Jan 01 2025 65 mins  
Happy New Year! As we prepare for a new term, I wanted to share the first episode of 2025 with you. In this episode ‘Sensory Uncertainty’, my guests Clare Ward and Dr. Jamie Galpin, Speech and Language Therapist and Developmental Psychologist respectively, provide invaluable insights. They discuss their new book, My Senses Are Like Cups, which uses a compelling metaphor to help