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| Why Movement Matters with Chloe Plummer | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:47:34 | |
Many of us take everyday tasks for granted, like standing up from a chair. However, for individuals with physical disabilities and complex needs, this simple act can be a significant challenge that not everyone can accomplish independently…yet. This week, we delve into the crucial role of functional movement in the lives of children with physical disabilities and complex needs. Our guest, Chloe Plummer from MOVE Europe, discusses ‘Why movement matters- the importance of providing functional Movement Opportunities Via Education’. She tells us how their innovative programme empowers children by developing essential skills such as sitting, standing, and walking. Chloe shares her personal experiences and insights on how tailored movement education can ensure individuals with physical disabilities are able to live fulfilling and independent lives. “With those motivations and the right attitude and approach, they can achieve some amazing things”. Chloe Plummer During our discussion Chloe covers:
Listen to gain valuable perspectives on promoting independence through movement. About Chloe Plummer MOVE Europe are a small charity working with over 160 special schools in the UK, enabling children with physical disabilities and complex needs to gain independent movement skills through the MOVE Programme. Our vision is for every disabled young person to have choice and opportunities by learning independent movement. We work towards this by training education and therapy professionals in the MOVE Programme and providing ongoing support so that they can achieve the best outcomes possible for the disabled young people they support. Chloe Plummer is the Events and Programme Coordinator (South) at MOVE Europe and is responsible for supporting both new and existing schools in the South of the country on their MOVE journey. Chloe has a background working with various disability organisations both locally and nationally over the last 8 years. As a result of her own lived experience of physical disability Chloe has a real passion for improving outcomes for all disabled people and also has first hand experience of the importance of providing movement opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities ensuring they are able to live fulfilled and independent lives. Chloe combines her experience and passion in her role at MOVE and is excited to be speaking on the SEND Cast! Contact Chloe Useful Links
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| Reconstructing the Students' Brain using The Person-Centred Approach to Learning with Dr Susie Nyman | 19 Sep 2024 | 01:35:46 | |
All students benefit from personalised learning. By empowering them in a person-centred manner, they can engage openly with educators, making essential connections between subject content and their own experiences. This approach enhances their ability to remember and recall key information for future examinations. We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Susie Nyman in this week’s episode for another engaging discussion on personalisation and the person-centred approach for SEND students. Her insights are rooted in her work at The Sixth Form College, Farnborough, including her involvement with the Thursday Dyslexia Club. In her conversation with Dale (and Percy Pig), Susie covers the following key topics:
Additionally, Susie shares strategies and solutions tailored to various students and subjects, drawn from her classroom experiences. The discussion focuses on aligning personal needs, goals, and aspirations with real-world contexts, ensuring that learning is both meaningful and accessible. About Dr Susie Nyman Dr Susie Nyman is passionate about discovering how children learn and supporting them in ways which enable them to succeed. She was appointed as a Biology teacher at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in 1995, and subsequently as Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care where she has worked ever since. Susie strives to raise students’ achievements and support them in ways which enables them to succeed. She works with her students deploying a range of innovative and Multi-sensory teaching techniques to assist their learning including her ‘Equality and Diversity Tree’ and famous puppets! Additionally, she has provided training to PGCE students at Kingston University, and in a number of local schools and colleges on teaching strategies. Since February 2017, Susie has presented seminars on ‘Multi-sensory Techniques’ at The Learning Differences Conventions in Australia, Richmond College, The Helen Arkell Centre, Bell House, The Oratory School, The National Education Show and The Tes SEN Shows in London and Manchester. Recently, she was filmed ‘in action’ for The British Dyslexia Association as well as Oaka Books, and the footage is available on YouTube. Subsequently, she has written a chapter about ‘Multi-sensory Teaching’ in the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Schools Good Practice Guide and ‘The Multi-sensory Teaching Toolkit’ by Oaka Books. In recognition of over 21 years continued service at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Susie has been nominated three times by the College for the ‘Tes FE Teacher of the Year Award’. This is an honour of which she is immensely proud. Contact Susie drsusienyman@drnymanconsultancy.co.uk Useful Links Teaching students from the inside out - podcast Inclusive Learner Cocktails - podcast
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| My Journey With Behaviour with Catrina Lowri | 25 Jul 2024 | 01:20:45 | |
At present, challenging behaviour in school is off the scale and largely this is due to unmet needs. You can’t ‘punish or reward the neurodivergent’ out of children, so the traditional methods of classroom management and behaviour control won’t work. Joining Dale today is Catrina Lowri, who shares her personal journey with behaviour management spanning over 25 years. Catrina provides a glimpse into her early experiences in the classroom, reflecting on the techniques she initially believed to be the "best" and how her perspective evolved throughout her career. From facing challenging situations like being mooned at to earning the nickname "Tough McGuff," Catrina has encountered a wide range of behavioural challenges. One of the eye-opening insights shared by Catrina is that the majority of challenging behaviour is triggered by the adults in the room. Through her experiences and ideas, she emphasises the transformative impact of unconditional positive regard and the profound difference that arises from making time for curiosity and reflection. By listening to her stories and perspectives, we gain valuable insights into the power of empathy, understanding, and self-reflection when addressing challenging behaviour. About Catrina Lowri Catrina is a neurodivergent former SENCO and Advisory Teacher with a dual diagnosis of bipolar and dyslexia. She created her company; Neuroteachers to support schools and businesses with simple solutions to improve Neuro-inclusion. Contact Catrina Useful Links A controversial blog about behaviour
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| Sensory Communication with Joanna Grace | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:15:58 | |
When people are ‘triggered’ they often enter what’s known as fight or flight, their ability to reason and respond pragmatically to situations evaporates and it can feel as if you’re left with no way to communicate with them. What they still have is their senses. Knowing about sensory communication can offer you ways of reaching across that seemingly insurmountable divide.
But do you know what sensory communication is? Joanna Grace joins Dale in this episode ‘Sensory Communication’ to explain everything you need to know about what it is, how it’s relevant across the board and how we can use it.
All of us will have unknowingly been implementing sensory communication in stressful situations by offering a cup of tea (taste) or putting a hand on another’s (touch). Communication is so much more than words and gestures, having sensory strategies up your sleeve to support communication, particularly in a crisis situation can be a game changer. About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
I run a course called Exploring the Impact of the Senses on Behaviour both online and as an in person event. www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk has more details. | |||
| Boost Reading and Writing Through Play with Georgina Durrant | 01 Dec 2022 | 01:05:06 | |
Reading and writing are areas that many teachers and parents are concerned that children need to ‘catch up’ on due to the pandemic. But what about play?
In this week’s podcast, Georgina Durrant joins Dale to discuss ‘Boosting Reading and Writing Through Play’. Georgina is acutely aware of the impact the pandemic has had on children’s emotional wellbeing and time to play with others, so we need to find a way to boost children’s literacy skills whilst focusing on nurturing play skills and emotional wellbeing.
“Just stepping away from your traditional views of how you think, reading and writing should be done and making it more accessible for the kids.”
Georgina Durrant
Play makes learning fun, memorable, motivating and builds confidence. Listen to this episode to understand:
About Georgina Durrant
Georgina Durrant is a former teacher/Special Educational Needs Coordinator and is now Director of Cheshire SEN Tutor LTD. She is also a mum of 2. Georgina runs the award-winning site The SEN Resources Blog - www.senresourcesblog.com, which provides learning activities, recommendations, resources and advice for parents and teachers of children with Special Educational Needs. Twinkl Resouces awarded the site as one of their Top Ten SEN Blogs in 2019. Georgina is author of '100 Ways your Child Can Learn Through Play (Fun Activities for Young Children with SEN)'. Contact Georgina
Website - www.senresourcesblog.com and www.cheshiresentutor.com
Twitter - @senresourceblog
Facebook - www.facebook.com/senresourcesblog and www.facebook.com/groups/3463317840363473
Email - cheshiresentutor@gmail.com Useful Links
How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play https://amzn.to/38ZKbH0
100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play (my first book) https://amzn.to/302NJAx
Georgina's podcast ‘SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant’ https://redcircle.com/shows/send-in-theexperts-with-georgina-durrant | |||
| Creating An Inclusive Reading Curriculum For All Learners with Dr Sarah Moseley | 24 Nov 2022 | 00:56:43 | |
Reading is high on the educational agenda due to the impact that it can have upon the mental well-being and academic success of children and young people. Recent documents have placed a renewed focus on the teaching of reading for all learners, this includes those with the most complex needs. The issue for professionals is that there is a lack of clarity about what this means for these learners, in particular those learners attending special schools and specialist facilities. This has led to confusion for all involved. Dr Sarah Moseley, Educational Consultant, joins Dale for this week’s podcast ‘Creating an inclusive reading curriculum for all learners'. Sarah discusses the why, what and how of teaching reading to all learners and provides ideas and strategies to create an inclusive reading curriculum framework. Listen to find out how we learn to read and the foundation skills involved that support learners to develop an understanding of the world around us. Understanding the importance of literacy rich environments and experiences will enhance the learning opportunities for everyone. About Dr Sarah Moseley
Dr. Moseley has over 30 years’ knowledge and experience within special and mainstream education from teaching assistant to Headteacher, as well as a solid research background rooted within the psychology of learning. Her Masters and PhD were in Special Education and focused specifically on the teaching of reading and self-esteem and she has presented nationally and internationally on raising outcomes for learners with SEND and am a published author of my research. Sarah has just finished writing a book on the teaching of reading to all learners for Routledge Publishers.
Now an independent Educational Consultant at www.drsarahmoseley.com, Sarah provides face to face and online training, coaching, keynote presentations, information and support for professionals and families from all sectors, specialising in SEND focused school improvement and raising outcomes for all learners. She is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives, attitudes, and outcomes of those who may struggle to learn, based on a belief that every action can make a difference and aims to bridge the gap between theory and learning, to create a culture where high expectations thrive, improving outcomes for all pupils. Contact Dr Sarah Moseley
Website - www.drsarahmoseley.com
Email - send@drasarhmoseley.com
Twitter - @drsarahmoseley
Facebook - Facebook.com/Drsarahmoseley | |||
| Dyspraxia - More Than Just Clumsiness with Kim Griffin | 17 Nov 2022 | 00:56:53 | |
Dyspraxia or Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) is often thought of as clumsiness, but it is quite misunderstood and incorrectly used. Dyspraxia is far more than just the way you’re moving, it’s your ability to plan what you’re doing and being able to come up with ideas. These executive function difficulties can have a huge impact on children, especially in secondary school. If you don’t have the capacity to plan, or have imagination of what that looks like, that can lead to anxiety and fatigue as an outcome.
Kim Griffin is an Occupational Therapist and joins Dale for this week’s episode to discuss ‘Dyspraxia – more than just clumsiness’. Kim gives great insight into the impact of dyspraxia and breaks it into a ‘triple cause’ where you can have difficulties in one or all three areas – ideation, planning and doing.
“One of the most helpful things I think I can teach a child with dyspraxia is to ask for help and also to say I don't understand.”
Kim Griffin
Listen to hear real-life, first-hand examples and top tips on how you can support pupils in your setting. About Kim Griffin
Kim is an occupational therapist with 20 years’ experience supporting children, young people, their families and teachers to participate successfully in their daily lives. Her interest areas are sensory processing and autism. Kim provides online training for those who want to learn more about sensory processing, motor skills and handwriting along with programmes that show you have to help children improve their skills. Contact Kim Griffin
Website - www.GriffinOT.com
Email - Training@GriffinOT.com
Twitter - @Griffin_OT
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GriffinSensoryOT/
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| Using Visuals to Support Transition with Sarah Billingham | 10 Nov 2022 | 01:02:25 | |
Whenever there’s a big change on the horizon, whether it’s moving from nursery to primary school, primary to secondary school or even new clubs, it can cause anxiety. Children with SEND, particularly those with communication needs, can find transition very difficult. Children benefit hugely from predictability. Preparing children for transition helps them to understand what is happening next for them, what to expect and who will be there to help them. Visual resources are a practical and powerful way to support transition. In this week’s episode, Sarah Billingham joins Dale to discuss ‘Using Visuals to Support Transition’. “What's important is that we are essentially representing something visual, rather than just relying on our spoken language to tell children about things that are coming up.” Sarah Billingham Visual resources reduce the language and memory demand placed on children and when they are well prepared, they are calmer and better able to succeed. Listen to find out how you can use visual resources to support children during transition. About Sarah Billingham
Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.
Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings.
Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown). Contact Sarah Billingham
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - www.confidentkids.co
Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links
http://www.inclusive.co.uk/product-reviews/boardmaker-7-standard#
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| What Yoga, Why Yoga? With Jyoti Jo Manuel | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:54:12 | |
Yoga has many connotations, but is actually a philosophy, a way of living. Yoga is a therapeutic intervention that works for everyone, you don’t have to be able to touch your toes - if you can breathe you can do yoga!
Jyoti Jo Manuel joins Dale for today’s episode ‘What Yoga, Why Yoga?’. Jyoti discusses how yoga can benefit everyone, both teachers and pupils. Its focus is to bring balance and regulation to the nervous system so that everyone practising is in the optimal state to thrive.
“Your biggest tool for emotional regulation is when we regulate our breathing. Once you build that relationship with your breath and you understand how to use it, you can use it anywhere at any given moment in time.”
Jyoti Jo Manuel
Did you know that the benefits of yoga include:
Listen to this podcast to find out how yoga is helping children meet their targets at school and teachers feeling less stressed. Jyoti shares her first-hand experience of how yoga has helped children with SEND and how it has enhanced the quality of life for everyone who practises. About Jyoti
Jyoti has been practising yoga since 1974 and teaching since 1989. She is one of the leaders in the training and application of yoga as a therapeutic intervention for children with special and additional needs. She pioneered children’s yoga in the UK. She set up the global training school Special Yoga in 2002, to provide sustainable and accessible training programmes, and to support practitioners delivering the work. She works with local education authorities, the NHS, academies and individual schools, parents/carers and paediatric professionals. She has travelled globally to extend Special Yoga in Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Australia, Mexico, Peru, Russia, and many countries in Europe. She is currently training 45 psychologists in Ukraine to support their traumatised children. Contact Jyoti:
Email: info@specialyoga.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahjanecritchley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/differentjoy/ Useful Links
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/yoga-schools
https://www.peacefulpathwaysyoga.com/articles-and-research.html
Special Yoga's Website | |||
| Surviving Christmas with Sarah-Jane Critchley | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:41:08 | |
With 8 weeks to go and preparations underway for Christmas, now’s the time to highlight the challenges Christmas can bring for families, especially for children with SEND. About Sarah-Jane Critchley
Sarah-Jane is an Author, Speaker, Consultant and Coach from Different Joy Partnership. She was previously the Programme Manager for over 10 years at the Autism Education Trust. Pupils with autism often struggle with attending school for a number of reasons. Her daughter Beth is autistic and also suffers from migraines which meant from Year 3 onwards she missed a lot of school and missed over 50% of her GCSE classes, eventually dropping out of school in year 12. Contact Sarah-Jane:
Twitter: @SarahJaneCritch
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahjanecritchley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/differentjoy/ Useful Links
Learn from many autistic people at the NAS Christmas Grotto Christmas Grotto (autism.org.uk)
Relaxed performances of pantos in many places this year e.g.
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| SEN Register with Abigail Hawkins | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:56:15 | |
There are various opinions on ways to use the SEN Register and differs from one school to another and across local authorities. SENCOs can end up with multiple registers; SEN Register, additional needs, medical and disability. As soon as a register is created it needs maintaining and updating, therefore increases workload. There is no written rule so everyone has their own interpretation which is part of the problem – so let’s get back to basics.
Abigail Hawkins joins Dale for the first time on the podcast to discuss the 'SEN Register:
“I think sometimes it's just, it's not necessarily having a register, it's being aware of your students, aware of who you've got and who can advocate for themselves.” Abigail Hawkins, SEN Consultant
Listen to this episode to find out who goes on the SEN register and how to reduce your workload by:
About Abigail Hawkins
Abigail runs SENDCOSolutions, an SEN consultancy and SENsible SENCO CIC, a not-for-profit networking support group. She has been a SENCO for over 25 years and has taught a multitude of subjects across all phases from 2-year-olds to adults. She works with software companies developing supportive software for SEN and Safeguarding purposes, has developed and delivers on a teaching assistant apprenticeship programme, authored several books on SEN and exclusions and runs a support network for over 9000 SENCOs.
Until recently, she was the Chair of Governors for 3 schools in the East Midlands and she still works as a SENCO for part of her week. Abigail has a no-nonsense, practical approach to SEN issues faced by schools. Abigail was one of the three lead voices on a series of SEN webinars delivered over the lockdowns amassing an audience of over 12000 viewers and she uses modern approaches to share SEN-related information including a successful YouTube channel. Contact Abigail Hawkins
Website – www.sendcosolutions.co.uk
Email – enquiries@sendcosolutions.co.uk
Twitter – @sendcosolutions Useful Links
Books:
Weekly SEN Network/CPD meetings for the SENsible SENCO community. Details available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/sensible-senco-33587615959 | |||
| Why Boredom is Truly Interesting and Absolutely Vital with Fintan O'Regan | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:59:17 | |
Yawning, daydreaming, complaining, fidgeting, distracting others – we’ve all been there at some point, so let’s talk about boredom. Boredom is real to those that feel it and you can’t just tell someone to be less bored. In the classroom it’s often taken personally, and teachers can respond defensively. Fintan O’Regan joins Dale on this week’s podcast ‘Why boredom is truly interesting and absolutely vital’. Fintan highlights that without a doubt boredom has been a factor in the development of some of the greatest discoveries and inventions in history. There could be any number of reasons why someone in a school environment could be bored, but teachers need to understand that it is more of an alert system than a challenge to authority. Boredom is an emotion that is simply confirming that they aren’t meaningfully engaged in what is being taught. Listen to understand and gain a new perspective on boredom so that you can make your classroom a more stimulating and engaging environment. You will never feel the same about boredom again! About Fintan O'Regan
Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD.
He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance.
Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues.
Contact Fintan O'Regan
Website – www.fintanoregan.com
Email – fjmoregan@aol.com
Twitter – @fintanoregan Useful Links
Development and Validation of the Multidimensional State Boredom Scale https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53a79084e4b01786c921de45/t/5d00591944edf80001c0ea65/1560303898542/Development+and+Validation+of+the+Multidimensional+State+Boredom+Scale.pdf
The quiet alarm: The virtues of boredom https://www.readersdigest.in/quotable-quotes/story-beware-of-boredom-125864
Why Boredom Is Interesting, First Published November 8 2019 https://doi.org/10.1177/0963721419884309 | |||
| As an autistic adult, what would you change in schools? With Joanna Grace | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:06:02 | |
Autism support is given to half the people who need it, and nearly all of it involves teaching people to appear not-autistic i.e. teaching them the skills required to mask autism. Research has shown that masking is damaging to physical and mental health, so we should aim to support everyone and do it in ways that respect their neurotype. Joanna Grace joins Dale for today’s episode ‘As an Autistic adult what would you change in schools?’. “We obviously can't go back in time and change things, but hopefully we can use our experiences to improve the experience for pupils currently in school”. Joanna Grace Joanna was diagnosed at 36 and we discuss what she would want teachers to know if she was at school now. Listen to find out the importance of early diagnosis, the things she would want to and not to happen at school and how you can support your pupils. About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
Aside from the obvious, my son’s book My Mummy is Autistic, I have a FREE training series on YouTube aimed at mainstream SENCOs (but it has been accessed far more widely than that) that explores issues that crop up in schools around autistic students https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1RQR58BHnW5LtJfD0Ph-RIH7EhnrP3t
My facebook is also a resource for insight into neurodivergence, with the photo albums acting as resource banks: www.facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP people are welcome to connect with me, and my LinkedIn profile has many free to access articles that I have written on the topic of neurodiversity www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects | |||
| Living with Dyscalculia with Peter Cherry and Cat Eadle | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:02:40 | |
For many of us, everyday tasks such as entering our PIN numbers, not exceeding the speed limit, food shopping or telling the time we take for granted. However, for individuals living with dyscalculia, these seemingly simple numerical activities can pose significant, and often debilitating, challenges. Dyscalculia affects 6-10% of the population (around 4 million people), the same proportion as dyslexia, but unlike dyslexia, most people haven’t heard of it. Dyscalculia is a little-known, much misunderstood and under-researched learning difficulty. Today, Peter Cherry joins us to give us an insight into what it’s like ‘Living with Dyscalculia’ along with Cat Eadle, co-founder of the Dyscalculia Network. Peter and Cat give us a great overview of dyscalculia and cover topics including:
Listen to this insightful discussion to learn about dyscalculia and help to ensure that those impacted by this learning difficulty receive the support, adjustments and respect they deserve. New episodes will still be going live over the Summer holiday so hopefully you’ll have some time to sit back and relax in the sunshine listening to more fantastic guests! Have a great Summer break! About Peter Cherry Peter Cherry is a passionate volunteer for the Dyscalculia Network, where he serves as Chair of the Adults with Dyscalculia Advisory Board. His drive to raise awareness and advocate for dyscalculia has led him to write about his experiences in letters to the Guardian, in an article for Frame Magazine, and to be interviewed for pieces on dyscalculia in BBC News, BBC Sussex and the i Paper. He has ambitions to write a book on dyscalculia. Peter works as Assistant Director at the British Institute at Ankara, is author of an academic book published by Bloomsbury and holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from University of Edinburgh. About Cat Eadle Cat Eadle is the co-founder of The Dyscalculia Network C.I.C and co-author, along with Prof. Steve Chinn, of the innovative 'Succeed with Dyscalculia' series of books. With a career spanning 29 years in education, Cat's unwavering dedication for supporting individuals with dyscalculia and maths difficulties underscores her extensive experience. Holding a Bachelor of Education from Oxford University, Cat then became a certified specialist in mathematics learning difficulties in 2003. She initially applied her expertise in school settings but in 2017, she established 'The Little Maths Room,' where she offers tutoring services to learners of all ages with dyscalculia and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Cat is passionately committed to helping learners to build solid mathematical foundations and has a unique ability to nurture confidence and competence in mathematics ensuring learning is both accessible and enjoyable. Cat now spends much of her time co-running and co-developing the Dyscalculia Network including planning Dyscalculia Day and co-organising the Dyscalculia Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Cat provides training sessions for educators and also provides CPD for workplaces and community organisations. She often consults with the Dyscalculia Network’s Adults with Dyscalculia Advisory Board to ensure that the voices and experiences of those with dyscalculia are heard. Contact The Dyscalculia Network Useful Links Succeed with Dyscalculia – Cat Eadle and Steve Chinn MDA- Maths and Dyscalculia Assessment- Emerson and Jennings- Jessica Kingsley Masking Maths: Dyscalculia and Me’ by Peter Cherry, page 43 BBC article - Dyscalculia: Do Rishi Sunak's maths plans add up for everyone? BBC article - Parents call for maths learning support
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| Teaching Students from the Inside Out with Dr Susie Nyman | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:39:22 | |
Have you ever heard the game ‘Operation’ played live on a podcast? Well, this week you’re in for a treat! Adams Apple, a broken heart, wrenched ankle, butterflies in the stomach are all extracted live. Dr Susie Nyman joins Dale to use the game as a tool to dissect underlying causes for students’ behaviour and understand the multitude of emotions that are going on inside. ‘Teaching students from the inside out’ is a lively discussion of different types of neurodiverse learners and how it is important to find the student agency to give them “voice and choice”. Enabling students to understand what makes them tick and to become more active stakeholders in their own education journey. Listen to hear fascinating stories of neurodiverse case studies and strategies and solutions Susie has discovered whilst working in the classroom. About Dr Susie NymanDr Susie Nyman is passionate about discovering how children learn and supporting them in ways which enable them to succeed. She was appointed as a Biology teacher at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in 1995, and subsequently as Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care where she has worked ever since. Susie strives to raise students’ achievements and support them in ways which enables them to succeed. She works with her students deploying a range of innovative and Multi-sensory teaching techniques to assist their learning including her ‘Equality and Diversity Tree’ and famous puppets! Additionally, she has provided training to PGCE students at Kingston University, and in a number of local schools and colleges on teaching strategies. Since February 2017, Susie has presented seminars on ‘Multi-sensory Techniques’ at The Learning Differences Conventions in Australia, Richmond College, The Helen Arkell Centre, Bell House, The Oratory School, The National Education Show and The Tes SEN Shows in London and Manchester. Recently, she was filmed ‘in action’ for The British Dyslexia Association as well as Oaka Books, and the footage is available on YouTube. Subsequently, she has written a chapter about ‘Multi-sensory Teaching’ in the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Schools Good Practice Guide and ‘The Multi-sensory Teaching Toolkit’ by Oaka Books. In recognition of over 21 years continued service at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Susie has been nominated three times by the College for the ‘Tes FE Teacher of the Year Award’. This is an honour of which she is immensely proud. Contact Dr Susie Nyman:Website – drnymanconsultancy.co.uk Email – drsusienyman@drnymanconsultancy.co.uk Twitter – @DrSusieNyman | |||
| High Quality Teaching for SEND with Gary Aubin | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:38:01 | |
SENDCOs are excellently placed to improve teaching and learning in schools. They often know the students’ needs incredibly well, know a great deal about SEND and have a clear responsibility for supporting good outcomes. However, SENDCOs can work with greater effectiveness if the strategies and approaches they take are informed by research evidence.
In this week’s episode Gary Aubin joins Dale to discuss 'High Quality Teaching for SEND'. He takes us through how the EEF has come to its conclusions around high-quality teaching for SEND. Listen to find out:
Gary Aubin is the SEND Content Specialist for the Educational Endowment Foundation and Director of SEND for a multi-academy trust, having worked as a SENDCO in mainstream primary and secondary schools. With a strong mindset of inclusion, his work as Director of SEND has supported schools out of Special Measures and towards Outstanding for their SEND provision. Alongside SEND duties, he has written The Lone SENDCO: questions and answers for the busy SENDCO and writes the SENDMatters.co.uk blog. He tweets @SENDMattersUK.
He is a contributing author to Great Expectations by David Bartram OBE and wrote the Understanding the SENDCO role course for Guide Education. A former pastoral leader and still a practising secondary teacher, Gary completed his Masters in Special and Inclusive Education at the UCL Institute of Education. Contact Gary Aubin Website - www.educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk Twitter - @SENDMattersUK Useful Links https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/send | |||
| Choosing a School with Sarah Billingham | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:13:01 | |
School applications are fast approaching so here’s a podcast to help parents and carers choose the right school for their child.
Choosing schools can be an overwhelming and emotional time for parents/carers and they might not be sure what to look for or how to compare the pros and cons of different settings. Sometimes the general information shared at open mornings / on school tours does not feel personalised enough to help them to understand if the school might be able to support their child’s additional needs.
Sarah Billingham joins Dale for this week’s episode ‘Choosing a school’ where we discuss things that need to be taken into consideration and questions to ask when visiting schools. Sarah provides some fantastic advice to help parents/carers make the right decision, at the right time for their children. About Sarah Billingham
Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.
Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings.
Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown). Contact Sarah Billingham
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - www.confidentkids.co
Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links
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| Trauma with Alison Knowles | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:01:40 | |
The impact a traumatic event has on a person can be significant and lifelong. The experience is different for each and every person.
Alison Knowles joins Dale for today’s emotive podcast ‘Trauma’, which discusses traumatic life events, such as loss, so may be a trigger. We can’t change what happened but we can change how we feel about it now. Reliving an event will only take you back to that event time and time again. If we can reframe the emotion that we attach to that event we can stop it hurting us again and again.
Alison takes us through how to give a safe space for someone to voice what’s going on without judgement. Some great tips we can all takeaway and implement to not only support children through traumatic experiences, but also our friends and family.
Listen to find out how to help change the emotions and beliefs following trauma and help them to move on. About Alison Knowles
Ali is a practising emotional therapist, author of the Ollie and his Super Powers series of books, public speaker, NLP trainer and creator of the Ollie Model. Ali’s strength is the unique way she views the world and her instinctive ability to empower you or your child to find the solutions from within. Contact Alison Knowles
Website - www.ollieandhisuperpowers.com
Email - Ali@subconquest.co.uk or info@ollieandhissuperpowers.com
Twitter - @bemoreollie
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers Useful Links
https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers
https://twitter.com/bemoreollie
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDj-PRjboIg2cu-KZsEMVA
https://www.instagram.com/ollie_and_his_super_powers
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| Let's Use Technology with Students with Arran Smith | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:18:51 | |
Welcome back, hope you had a great Summer and now ready for everything this term brings. The first podcast for this school year starts with ‘Let’s use technology with students’ with Arran Smith.
How much tech do you use? It is everywhere in the world, but not in schools.
“We still have a 21st century intake of students to a 19th century education system and we haven't really moved on enough.”
Arran joins Dale to discuss using technology to remove barriers to progress and to help prepare students for their future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world and when we look at education we need to make sure children use it early on.
Listen to find out what free resources you can use in your classroom and how technology can support and empower your students, especially those with SEND. About Arran Smith
When Arran was aged 9 he was diagnosed with dyslexia. He uses the metaphor that dyslexia is like going to the dentist, well that’s how it was for him all the way until he was 14. This was the age when he realised that dyslexia is a difference, not a disadvantage.
Despite Arran being severely dyslexic Arran uses technology to support his needs and without technology, he would not be doing what he is doing today.
Useful Links
Virtual SEND Conference - www.virtualsendconference.com
The Dyslexia Show (was the 20th and 21st of March 2020, but has been postponed) - www.dyslexiashow.co.uk
Contacting Arran
Website: www.sendgroup.co.uk
Email: arran.smith@sendgroup.co.uk
Twitter: @arrandyslexia | |||
| Eating and the Senses with Joanna Grace | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:05:30 | |
We are ending the school year with Joanna Grace who joins Dale to discuss Eating the Senses. Eating is such an emotive subject and the difficulties people with sensory differences have around eating cause enormous stress and upset at home and at school.
Listen to understand the sensory components of eating and find out how to support children to ensure the sensory experience isn’t so overwhelming. About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
Aside from the obvious, my son’s book My Mummy is Autistic, I have a FREE training series on YouTube aimed at mainstream SENCOs (but it has been accessed far more widely than that) that explores issues that crop up in schools around autistic students https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1RQR58BHnW5LtJfD0Ph-RIH7EhnrP3t
My facebook is also a resource for insight into neurodivergence, with the photo albums acting as resource banks: www.facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP people are welcome to connect with me, and my LinkedIn profile has many free to access articles that I have written on the topic of neurodiversity www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects | |||
| Making Mindfulness Fun with Katie White | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:25:01 | |
Anxiety levels have increased and learning practical solutions for decreasing anxiety results in happier, healthier children. Mindfulness is a great tool to use in classrooms to do this by pausing, recognising surroundings and bringing everyone into the present moment.
Katie is an Embodied Wellness Practitioner and founder of The Best Medicine. She specialises in laughter and playfulness; teaching interactive games, practical strategies and mindfulness based tools that help to reduce stress and anxiety. Contact Katie White
Website - https://thebestmedicine.co.uk/
Twitter - @bestmedicine1
Facebook - @bestmedicinecornwall
Useful Links
Superpower Bootcamp - https://the-best-medicine.teachable.com/p/superpower-bootcamp-intermediate
Parenta Blogs - https://www.parenta.com/2021/05/01/a-playful-approach-to-difficult-emotions/ | |||
| Helping Children to Listen with Sarah Billingham | 07 Jul 2022 | 01:14:38 | |
Listening is a fundamental skill to be able to develop language and to access learning in the classroom. There are a number of foundation skills which build a child’s ability to listen in the classroom. We spend a lot of time expecting or telling children to listen, but do they actually know what ‘listening’ is? Sarah Billingham joins Dale in this week’s episode to discuss helping children to listen. This podcast is one that everyone can relate to whether it’s children not listening to parents or partners not listening to each other. We discuss the factors that can impact the ability to listen such as distractions, emotional state and surroundings. Listen to understand what good listening is and how to listen. Find out the elements that help children to listen and various strategies to be able to support their listening. About Sarah Billingham
Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.
Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings.
Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown). Contact Sarah Billingham
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - www.confidentkids.co
Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links
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| Reading, Phonics, and Dyslexic Profile with Charlie Pitt Miller | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:23:19 | |
Phonics have been around for years and are successful, BUT they don’t work for all pupils, and they aren’t the only way to teach reading. Only 75% of children leave KS1 able to read well enough to access KS2 effectively (91% passed the phonic screen by Y2) * The ultimate goal is for children to have a bank of words in their long-term memory that they can read fluently when they see them, and phonics is a part of that journey. If you don’t ‘get phonics’ by the end of year one the chances of phonics supporting reading attainment by the end of KS1, no matter how much quality Systematic Synthetic Phonics (SSP) is provided, is slim. Charlie Pitt Miller joins Dale for today’s podcast to discuss ‘Reading, Phonics and the Dyslexic Profile’. Charlie takes us through the characteristics of persistent literacy difficulties and how they are a barrier to applying phonic knowledge. Listen to this episode to support your pupils with additional needs to become successful readers. *gov.uk Phonics screening check and key stage 1 assessments in England 2019 About Charlie Miller
From the start of Charlie Miller's career in 1991, SEN has been foremost; she trained for a BEd in Sheffield 87-91, and was a SENCO from 2002-2012. She is currently a specialist assessor and advisory teacher - mainly advising on identification of needs and next steps for learning for children with SEN – including dyslexia / dyscalculia.
She constantly questions the impact of phonics and how it jars against the characteristics of dyslexia, and often checks in on data linked to phonics and reading attainment.
Her 2015 MA professional enquiry and research led to the development of the Top Triangle Reading Intervention for children who have not responded well to phonics and have disengaged from learning to read. Contact Charlie Pitt Miller Email - cpm@charliepittmiller-dyslexiaassessment.co.uk Useful Links2019 Reading / Phonics end KS1 data 2019 Reading / Phonics end KS2 data The Reading Framework (2021) Reading Wars or Reading Reconciliation – Alison Bradbury; Dominic Wyse (2022) https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/rev3.3314 Top Triangle Reading Intervention- not a published intervention - being edited to stand alone … and piloted – not yet available except in Leicestershire schools. Happy to share when final edit available. | |||
| Sensory Development and Sensory Engagement with Joanna Grace | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:03:50 | |
Our senses are fascinating. A particularly interesting area to explore is the development of the sensory systems and how this effects cognition, engagement and mental health. Today, Joanna Grace joins Dale for our 100th episode to discuss Sensory Development and Sensory Engagement. Having an understanding of sensory development can help you to connect with those who have profound disabilities. It can be another tool in the tool kit of a sensory detective, working out why a particular sensation bothers some but not others. Listen to hear the impact sensory stimulation has on development and the difference in sensory experiences for neurodiverse and neurotypical people. This insightful podcast gives you a useful lens through which to view classroom design. About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
Aside from the obvious, my son’s book My Mummy is Autistic, I have a FREE training series on YouTube aimed at mainstream SENCOs (but it has been accessed far more widely than that) that explores issues that crop up in schools around autistic students https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1RQR58BHnW5LtJfD0Ph-RIH7EhnrP3t
My facebook is also a resource for insight into neurodivergence, with the photo albums acting as resource banks: www.facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP people are welcome to connect with me, and my LinkedIn profile has many free to access articles that I have written on the topic of neurodiversity www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects | |||
| Effective Use of Visuals to Aid Communication with Kerry Thalia | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:07:52 | |
Children are not making as much progress communicating as they could be and are losing out on their ability to gain independence and autonomy. The failures in communication can lead to a lower expectation or achievement in academic and social areas. I'm excited to welcome Kerry Thalia to the podcast to discuss ‘Effective use of visuals to aid communication.’ This is Kerry's first podcast with the SENDcast, and we explore how we use visuals everyday with SEND, and more widely in teaching. Visual aids are invaluable tools, but all too often, they are treated as mere checkboxes instead of being utilised to genuinely enhance communication. This approach can inadvertently lead to underestimating an individual's abilities, causing missed opportunities for growth and development. This episode offers valuable insights on:
By listening to this episode, you will gain a deeper understanding of how visuals can be harnessed to unlock the potential of children, bridging communication gaps and fostering a supportive learning environment. About Kerry Thalia Kerry is an Autistic ADHD business owner who works to close the gap between Contact Kerry https://discoverinclusion.co.uk/ Useful Links Bumper Book of Creative Learning Access to Academic Learning Conference (October 2024) National Autistic Society, overview of visual supports and communication tools
The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school. | |||
| What drives our youngsters to self-harm with Alison Knowles | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:58:08 | |
Trigger warning – this podcast discusses self-harm which is a difficult subject, but has never been more important to address. Self-harm is when someone hurts themselves as a way of dealing with very difficult feelings, painful memories or overwhelming situations and experiences. They may feel a short-term sense of release but the cause of the distress is unlikely to have gone away. In this emotive podcast Alison Knowles joins me to discuss ‘What drives our youngsters to self-harm’. During the conversation we talk about why children are self-harming in all its forms, including eating disorders. Listen to the podcast to find out how to:
For support contact Mind About Alison Knowles
Ali is a practising emotional therapist, author of the Ollie and his Super Powers series of books, public speaker, NLP trainer and creator of the Ollie Model. Ali’s strength is the unique way she views the world and her instinctive ability to empower you or your child to find the solutions from within. Contact Alison Knowles
Website - www.ollieandhisuperpowers.com
Email - Ali@subconquest.co.uk or info@ollieandhissuperpowers.com
Twitter - @bemoreollie
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers Useful Links
https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers
https://twitter.com/bemoreollie
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDj-PRjboIg2cu-KZsEMVA
https://www.instagram.com/ollie_and_his_super_powers
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| Paperless SENCO with Ginny Bootman | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:32:20 | |
Are you one of those making their annual pilgrimage to WHSmith to choose your new diary?
Gone are the days of having to lug a filing cabinet’s worth of paperwork to each meeting or locating the right USB. We are all creatures of habit but there’s no better time to make the move to digital, otherwise you risk getting left behind.
Ginny Bootman joins Dale in this week’s episode ‘Paperless SENCO’ to take us through her journey as a SENCO from being paper heavy to become paperless. This podcast will unpick simple ways to save your time and make everything run more smoothly in your SENCO world. Listen to hear easy ways to slimline systems and help others become part of the data collection process when completing HNF or EHCP. About Ginny Bootman
I have been a teacher longer than I haven't, as a Headteacher, Senior Manager and Class Teacher and now as a SENCO of 2 Primary schools in Northamptonshire. My passion lies within all things concerned with empathy and the role which empathy plays in ensuring that all of those in school settings feel valued and listened to. I am an Associate of Undiscovered Country a team who help individuals manage change. Contact Ginny Bootman
Website – www.ginnybootman.com
Twitter – @sencogirl
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| Physical Aspects of Autism with Rachel Jackson | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:10:31 | |
Whilst there is significant research and discussion around the psychological and behavioural aspects of autism, most parents/carers have little information around what might be happening at a physiological level. Rachel Jackson joins the podcast today to discuss her first-hand experience of the physical aspects of autism and their implications. Rachel has researched and explored theories that have helped to support her son, including those that tackle some of the sensory experiences that often accompany autism. Listen to this episode to find out about sensory needs, vagus nerve theories, rhythmic movement, retained reflexes, gut health and chemical imbalances in autism - even lunar cycles and the weather have an impact! The science maybe imperfect but many parents/carers talk passionately and with confidence about the anecdotal evidence. About Rachel Jackson Rachel combines her experience raising two young boys – one with a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD and his younger sibling, with her academic and professional background in psychology, developing adults in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. This has lead to the successful self-publishing of 3 short books for children on the spectrum and their siblings as well as a number of articles published In the UK, US and Australia. She has now sold over 2000 copies of her books worldwide. Contact Rachel Jackson:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAspergerThing/ Useful Links
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| Evidence Based Decision Making with Gary Aubin | 26 May 2022 | 01:20:22 | |
About Gary Aubin Gary Aubin is the SEND Content Specialist for the Educational Endowment Foundation and Director of SEND for a multi-academy trust, having worked as a SENDCO in mainstream primary and secondary schools. With a strong mindset of inclusion, his work as Director of SEND has supported schools out of Special Measures and towards Outstanding for their SEND provision. Alongside SEND duties, he has written The Lone SENDCO: questions and answers for the busy SENDCO and writes the SENDMatters.co.uk blog. He tweets @SENDMattersUK. He is a contributing author to Great Expectations by David Bartram OBE and wrote the Understanding the SENDCO role course for Guide Education. A former pastoral leader and still a practising secondary teacher, Gary completed his Masters in Special and Inclusive Education at the UCL Institute of Education. Useful Links Contact Twitter: @SENDMattersUK | |||
| Pupil Voice and Choice Making with Sarah-Jane Critchley | 19 May 2022 | 01:40:20 | |
About Sarah-Jane Critchley
Sarah-Jane is an Author, Speaker, Consultant and Coach from Different Joy Partnership. She was previously the Programme Manager for over 10 years at the Autism Education Trust. Pupils with autism often struggle with attending school for a number of reasons. Her daughter Beth is autistic and also suffers from migraines which meant from Year 3 onwards she missed a lot of school and missed over 50% of her GCSE classes, eventually dropping out of school in year 12. Contact Sarah-Jane:
Twitter: @SarahJaneCritch
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahjanecritchley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/differentjoy/ Useful Links
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| *Special Episode* Response to the SEND Review with Lorraine Petersen OBE | 13 May 2022 | 02:02:55 | |
Last week Lorraine Petersen OBE joined Dale in the studio to deliver a presentation on the SEND Green Paper. It was a fantastic summary of the 104 page document which has helped SENCOs save time and understand the key points and implications for schools.
We’ve turned the session recording into a special edition podcast so that you can listen anytime, anywhere. A chance to listen to the presentation, discussion and the questions and answers - it is around 2 hours long, so be prepared!!!
If you want to watch the session instead, it is still available, you just need to register for FREE and watch on demand. About Lorraine Petersen OBE
Lorraine has 25 years’ experience in mainstream and special school environments as a Teacher and Headteacher.
From 2004 – 2013 Lorraine was CEO of nasen, a charitable organisation supporting all those who work with children and young people with SEND. She worked on a number of projects with various agencies including the Department for Education, the National College of Teaching and Leadership and UKTI. She has also been a chair, keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at numerous national and international events and conferences. In 2009 Lorraine was awarded an OBE for her services to education.
Lorraine now runs LPEC an educational consultancy dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including those with mental health needs. www.lpec.org.uk/SEND Review Contact Lorraine
Website: www.lpec.org.uk
Facebook: @LorrainePetersenEC
Twitter: @lorrainep1957 | |||
| How Laughter and Playfulness can be used to help reduce Anxiety with Katie White | 12 May 2022 | 01:01:31 | |
When it comes to mental health we often feel like we need the support of a professional. Of course, some children do require specialist support from counsellors, psychologists, or social workers, but for children who are experiencing low levels of anxiety - play may be the answer.
This Mental Health Awareness week I am joined by a new guest on the podcast, Katie White! Katie is an Embodied Wellness Practitioner and founder of The Best Medicine. In this episode we discuss How Laughter and Playfulness Can Be Used to Help Reduce Anxiety, covering:
Simple games, strategies and techniques can go a long way in empowering children to understand, express and reduce their anxiety, listen to find out more. About Katie White
Katie is an Embodied Wellness Practitioner and founder of The Best Medicine. She specialises in laughter and playfulness; teaching interactive games, practical strategies and mindfulness based tools that help to reduce stress and anxiety. Contact Katie White
Website - https://thebestmedicine.co.uk/
Twitter - @bestmedicine1
Facebook - @bestmedicinecornwall
Useful Links
Superpower Bootcamp - https://the-best-medicine.teachable.com/p/superpower-bootcamp-intermediate
Parenta Blogs - https://www.parenta.com/2021/05/01/a-playful-approach-to-difficult-emotions/ | |||
| Homework - Risk and Return with Fintan O'Regan | 05 May 2022 | 01:07:16 | |
Research shows that it takes 3 times as long for a student with ADHD to do the same piece of work at home as in school. The school day alone can be exhausting for pupils with SEND and then they might be expected to attend clubs, interact with family, eat their meal AND complete their homework when they get home. Are we expecting too much? The result could be detrimental to their mental health: “I think it's disadvantaging more in terms of self-esteem and attitude, because when they go in next day, they haven't been able to do the same thing in the same way as other people, and they're often getting penalised for it.” Fintan O’Regan In this episode Fintan O’Regan, one of the leading Behaviour and Learning specialists in the UK, discusses homework and issues relating to pupils with SEND. Is the risk worth the return when it comes to children with SEND? In this podcast we consider a range of alternative options to complete schoolwork, listen to hear some innovative ways of approaching homework with your pupils. About Fintan O'Regan
Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD.
He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance.
Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues.
Contact Fintan O'Regan
Website – www.fintanoregan.com
Email – fjmoregan@aol.com
Twitter – @fintanoregan Useful Links
The Bullying Problem by Alan Train
The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.html
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| SLCN - Implementation and making the best use of resources with Wendy Lee | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:58:24 | |
7.6% of all children have got developmental language disorder, that's two or three in every classroom. The Bercow Review (2018) highlighted ongoing and significant challenges for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in terms of available support and diminishing resources. More than ever, it is important we maximise what we have available for the greatest impact. In this week’s podcast we discuss how to make best use of resources to meet the needs of pupils with SLCN. Wendy Lee, speech and language therapist, joins me in this episode to look at:
Listen to find out some great free resources and advice you can implement straight away in your classroom. About Wendy Lee
Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, higher education and the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.
Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She works with academics, academy trusts, schools and settings and in partnership with local and national organisations supporting speech, language and communication. Contact Wendy Lee
Website - www.lingospeech.co.uk
Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk
Twitter - @Lingo_speech Useful Links
https://www.bercow10yearson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/337644-ICAN-Bercow-Report-WEB.pdf
Teaching and Learning Toolkit | Education Endowment Foundation | EEF
Reports | Early Intervention Foundation (eif.org.uk)
https://www.eif.org.uk/report/language-as-a-child-wellbeing-indicator
RADLD | Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
NAPLIC | Developmental Language Disorder
What works database (ican.org.uk)
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| Sensory Stories with Joanna Grace | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:20:46 | |
Do you remember many of your lessons at school? If you do, they’re likely to be memorable due to a multisensory element such as a Bunsen burner. When you have a sensory experience the different processes in our brains are activated and you are then more involved and invested in learning. Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects. Joanna joins Dale on today’s episode to discuss ‘Sensory Stories’, an amazing resource that can be used to engage learners of all abilities. “Sensory stories have long been a hidden gem within special schools and its time they got out into the open, they’re such a simple tool, but used with a little insight and creativity they can be super inclusive and engaging.” Joanna Grace Listen to find out what sensory stories are, what they consist of and how they can make a difference in your classroom. About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
Aside from the obvious, my son’s book My Mummy is Autistic, I have a FREE training series on YouTube aimed at mainstream SENCOs (but it has been accessed far more widely than that) that explores issues that crop up in schools around autistic students https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1RQR58BHnW5LtJfD0Ph-RIH7EhnrP3t
My facebook is also a resource for insight into neurodivergence, with the photo albums acting as resource banks: www.facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP people are welcome to connect with me, and my LinkedIn profile has many free to access articles that I have written on the topic of neurodiversity www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects | |||
| Looking and Trusting Inside Rather Than Looking For Solutions Externally with Alison Knowles | 04 Jul 2024 | 01:08:43 | |
We have become victims to the “norm” and we doubt our self-worth based on external benchmarks such as houses, cars, grades, clothes. Parenting is around your child doing better than the next or behaving the way they do and not necessarily celebrating their uniqueness. Alison Knowles returns today to discuss ‘Looking and trusting inside rather than looking for solutions externally’. Alison explores the reasons why we aren’t trusting our judgement and why we’re basing our sense of self on others’ achievements. Asking for advice is healthy, but the problem arises when you’re constantly seeking validation, rather than trusting our ability to evaluate the information and decide what’s right for us. During the discussion we delve into:
Listen to this empowering discussion and learn how to trust your inner voice! About Alison Knowles Ali is a practising emotional therapist, author of the Ollie and his Super Powers series of books, public speaker, NLP trainer and creator of the Ollie Model. Ali’s strength is the unique way she views the world and her instinctive ability to empower you or your child to find the solutions from within. Contact Alison info@ollieandhissuperpowers.com https://twitter.com/bemoreollie Useful Links YouTube - Ollie and his super powers
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| Finding your Tribe | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:03:35 | |
This week's episode ‘Finding your Tribe’ with Alison Knowles, is a discussion about how important it is for young people to find their tribe and their place in the world. We all strive to feel accepted, normal and fit in, but this can be especially challenging for children with additional needs. About Alison KnowlesAli is a practising emotional therapist, author of the Ollie and his Super Powers series of books, public speaker, NLP trainer and creator of the Ollie Model. Ali’s strength is the unique way she views the world and her instinctive ability to empower you or your child to find the solutions from within. Contact Alison Knowles
Website - www.ollieandhisuperpowers.com
Email - Ali@subconquest.co.uk or info@ollieandhissuperpowers.com
Twitter - @bemoreollie
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers Useful Links
https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers
https://twitter.com/bemoreollie
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDj-PRjboIg2cu-KZsEMVA
https://www.instagram.com/ollie_and_his_super_powers
https://www.ollieandhissuperpowers.com/
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| What on Earth is PDA with Rachel Jackson | 24 Mar 2022 | 01:01:58 | |
Does resisting ordinary day-to-day demands, such as putting shoes on, sound familiar? This is a common objection from children, however it can be to the extreme often causing obstructive, disruptive and explosive behaviour. Rachel combines her experience raising two young boys – one with a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD and his younger sibling, with her academic and professional background in psychology, developing adults in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. This has lead to the successful self-publishing of 3 short books for children on the spectrum and their siblings as well as a number of articles published In the UK, US and Australia. She has now sold over 2000 copies of her books worldwide. Contact Rachel Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAspergerThing/ Useful Links
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| Inclusive Learner Cocktails with Dr Susie Nyman | 17 Mar 2022 | 01:17:52 | |
Have you ever had a Sparkling Suzie, Freddie Thorne or Danny Whizzbang in your classroom? Perhaps not the cocktail but most likely some pupils with similar characteristics. In this fun filled episode with Dr Susie Nyman, we discuss the similarities between cocktails and children with SEN. Susie even brought her cocktail making kit along with her to the studio! The podcast is a lively discussion of different types of neurodiverse learners. Susie discusses a range of case studies and solutions she has discovered whilst working in the classroom setting at The Sixth Form College, Farnborough and Curriculum Support at The Oratory School. Listen to find out how an inclusive individualised personal learning approach can help you make a breakthrough with neurodiverse learners: About Dr Susie NymanDr Susie Nyman is passionate about discovering how children learn and supporting them in ways which enable them to succeed. She was appointed as a Biology teacher at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in 1995, and subsequently as Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care where she has worked ever since. Susie strives to raise students’ achievements and support them in ways which enables them to succeed. She works with her students deploying a range of innovative and Multi-sensory teaching techniques to assist their learning including her ‘Equality and Diversity Tree’ and famous puppets! Additionally, she has provided training to PGCE students at Kingston University, and in a number of local schools and colleges on teaching strategies. Since February 2017, Susie has presented seminars on ‘Multi-sensory Techniques’ at The Learning Differences Conventions in Australia, Richmond College, The Helen Arkell Centre, Bell House, The Oratory School, The National Education Show and The Tes SEN Shows in London and Manchester. Recently, she was filmed ‘in action’ for The British Dyslexia Association as well as Oaka Books, and the footage is available on YouTube. Subsequently, she has written a chapter about ‘Multi-sensory Teaching’ in the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Schools Good Practice Guide and ‘The Multi-sensory Teaching Toolkit’ by Oaka Books. In recognition of over 21 years continued service at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Susie has been nominated three times by the College for the ‘Tes FE Teacher of the Year Award’. This is an honour of which she is immensely proud. Contact Dr Susie Nyman:
Website – drnymanconsultancy.co.uk
Email – drsusienyman@drnymanconsultancy.co.uk
Twitter – @DrSusieNyman Useful Links
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| Happy Birthday, We are 2! Let's look back over the last 2 years. | 10 Mar 2022 | 01:28:10 | |
Little did we know when launching the SENDcast 2 years ago, that the world as we knew it was about to drastically change. We hope that you’ve enjoyed listening to the episodes through the highs and lows and have kept you company whether you’ve been walking, running, driving, painting etc.
In this 2nd birthday episode Sarah-Jane Critchley joins Dale in the studio to celebrate creating podcast number 87! They reflect on their favourite episodes, significant events and changes in SEN from their perspective. Sarah-Jane is an Author, Speaker, Consultant and Coach from Different Joy Partnership – most importantly she is a top fan of The SENDcast! With over 73k downloads, 87 episodes, 2 awards and 100+ hours of content we are going from strength to strength. We just wanted to say a big thank you for listening from the SENDcast team here at B Squared. It’s an honour to meet such fascinating speakers and produce these fun, interesting and thought-provoking episodes About Sarah-Jane Critchley
Sarah-Jane is an Author, Speaker, Consultant and Coach from Different Joy Partnership. She was previously the Programme Manager for over 10 years at the Autism Education Trust. Pupils with autism often struggle with attending school for a number of reasons. Her daughter Beth is autistic and also suffers from migraines which meant from Year 3 onwards she missed a lot of school and missed over 50% of her GCSE classes, eventually dropping out of school in year 12. Contact Sarah-Jane:
Twitter: @SarahJaneCritch
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahjanecritchley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/differentjoy/ Useful Links
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| What Makes a Great Teacher of SEN with Fintan O'Regan | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:59:32 | |
About Fintan O'Regan
Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD.
He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance.
Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues.
Contact Fintan O'Regan
Website – www.fintanoregan.com
Email – fjmoregan@aol.com
Twitter – @fintanoregan Useful Links
The Bullying Problem by Alan Train
The Bully, The Bullied and the Bystander
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/contact.html
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| Language for Learning with Wendy Lee | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:49:51 | |
Spoken language is core to learning and has a significant impact on children who find it difficult understanding language or putting their sentences together.
In this SENDcast episode ‘Language for Learning’, we discuss the importance of supporting and promoting language and its impact on learning in the classroom. Dale's guest is Wendy Lee, a speech and language therapist with over 30 years’ experience in a wide range of settings.
“We all bring those different perspectives, and if we can utilise our language to get the best out of the discussion, something else will come out of it that none of us could do on our own. And that's what we want to teach children to be able to do.” Wendy Lee
A focus on Oracy, the ability to express oneself fluently in speech, is growing in many schools in the UK. Wendy explores what this means for children and young people with Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN). Find out how to teach children and young people how to utilise their own talk skills to develop their thinking and their learning. With the right approaches and adaptions your pupils can benefit enormously from a focus on oral language skills in your classroom.
Hear proven strategies you can put in place in your classroom to:
About Wendy Lee
Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, higher education and the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.
Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She works with academics, academy trusts, schools and settings and in partnership with local and national organisations supporting speech, language and communication. Contact Wendy Lee
Website - www.lingospeech.co.uk
Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk
Twitter - @Lingo_speech Useful Links
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/listeningtolearn/downloads/LearningtoListen-CorePrinciples.pdf
Exploring the involvement of children and young people with SLCN (ican.org.uk)
Clark A, Quail S, Moss P, (2003) Exploring the field of Listening to and consulting with Young Children Thomas Coram Research Unit DfES
Owen, Hayett and Roulstone (2004) Children’s views of speech and language therapy in school: consulting with communication difficulties CLTT
SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Bercow-Ten-Years-On-Summary-Report-.pdf (bercow10yearson.com)
Evidence – Bercow: Ten Years On (bercow10yearson.com)
https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/media/449470/involving_cyp_with_slcn_toolkit.pdf
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| My Mummy is Autistic with Joanna Grace | 17 Feb 2022 | 01:02:08 | |
Everyone will meet an autistic person in their lives, and autistic people are in every classroom and every work force. Having a clearer understanding of difference can give us practical insight into how to better support and engage neurodivergent learners, and perhaps more importantly how to improve their mental health.
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects. Joanna joins me in this episode to talk about how her son came to write a book called ‘My Mummy is Autistic’. She also takes us through her personal journey of being diagnosed and the pressures of trying to conform and ‘fit the mould’ growing up.
In this podcast we cover:
About Joanna Grace
Joanna Grace is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, doctoral researcher, author, trainer, TEDx speaker and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
Joanna has worked with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent conditions aged from 0-100 (well 1 day old – 87 years old to be precise) in a range of settings and context.
Through all she does Joanna is seeking to contribute to a future where people are understood in spite of their differences. Contact Joanna Grace
Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk
Email - sensorystory@gmail.com
Twitter - @Jo3Grace
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP Useful Links
Aside from the obvious, my son’s book My Mummy is Autistic, I have a FREE training series on YouTube aimed at mainstream SENCOs (but it has been accessed far more widely than that) that explores issues that crop up in schools around autistic students https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi1RQR58BHnW5LtJfD0Ph-RIH7EhnrP3t
My facebook is also a resource for insight into neurodivergence, with the photo albums acting as resource banks: www.facebook.com/JoannaGraceTSP people are welcome to connect with me, and my LinkedIn profile has many free to access articles that I have written on the topic of neurodiversity www.LinkedIn.com/In/JoannaGraceTheSensoryProjects | |||
| How is the Pandemic affecting young people's mental health? with Alison Knowles | 10 Feb 2022 | 01:17:24 | |
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles speaks with Alison Knowles who is an emotional therapist and the creator of the Ollie Model to build the resilience and wellbeing of children.
Resources: https://www.facebook.com/OllieandhisSuperPowers https://twitter.com/bemoreollie https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDj-PRjboIg2cu-KZsEMVA | |||
| Bullying, Victims, & Bystanders with Fintan O'Regan | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:00:27 | |
This week's guest is Fintan O'Regan. Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD. He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance. Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues. Contact Fintan O'Regan
Website – www.fintanoregan.com
Email – fjmoregan@aol.com
Twitter – @fintanoregan
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| Talking to Parents about SEN with Sarah-Jane Critchley | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:28:45 | |
In this week’s podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Sarah Jane Critchley.
Sarah-Jane was previously the Programme Manager for over 10 years at the Autism Education Trust. Pupils with autism often struggle with attending school for a number of reasons. Her daughter Beth is autistic and also suffers from migraines which meant from Year 3 onwards she missed a lot of school and missed over 50% of her GCSE classes, eventually dropping out of school in year 12. Useful Links How to contact Sarah-Jane:
Twitter: @SarahJaneCritch
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarahjanecritchley/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/differentjoy/
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| Zones of Regulation with Kim Griffin | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:50:54 | |
When it comes to zones of regulation, often they’re not fully understood or correctly used in schools with the assumption that they are good or bad. Kim Griffin joins Dale today to shed light on this misconception! Green = good Red = bad In today’s podcast ‘Zones of regulation’, Kim provides clarity and insights on this important topic as she:
“At the end of the day, you're trying to support self-regulation and that is trying to support levels of arousal or alertness in the body.” Kim Griffin By understanding zones of regulation, we can better educate children on how to keep themselves safe and how to avoid triggers. About Kim Griffin Kim is an occupational therapist with 20 years experience supporting children, young people, their families and teachers to participate successfully in their daily lives. Her interest areas are sensory processing and autism. Kim provides online training for those who want to learn more about sensory processing, motor skills and handwriting along with programmes that show you have to help children improve their skills. Contact Kim https://twitter.com/Griffin_OT Want to hear more from Kim? A few weeks ago, Kim joined Dale live in our studio to present 2 CPD training sessions: Register your place now for just £10 per session which can be shared with your whole school. Useful Links An alternative: Feel it Change it
The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school. | |||
| Listening to pupils with SEN with Wendy Lee | 20 Jan 2022 | 00:52:38 | |
Listening to and valuing their views has implications for children’s confidence and attitude to learning, this is true for all children including those with SEN/SLCN. However, research suggests that there are inherent challenges in effectively listening to and gathering views of children with communication needs. In this episode our guest is Wendy Lee, is a speech and language therapist with over 30 years experience in a wide range of settings. We will be discussing the importance to involve and listen to children with SEN. | |||
| Student Icebergs with Dr Susie Nyman | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:09:46 | |
Have you ever thought your students are like icebergs? If not then you will after listening to this episode!
We all know what icebergs are and we all know that the largest part of an iceberg is hidden underwater. Comparing students to icebergs is a great analogy.
Our special guest for this episode is Dr Susie Nyman, the Curriculum Manager at The Sixth Form College, Farnborough. Susie takes us through innovative tried and tested techniques she has used in the classroom setting and even brings her very own iceberg and pick to the studio! We discuss how students are like icebergs and how we need to support the whole child, not just what we see on the surface. There are a lot of factors hidden under that iceberg that we need to consider, particularly for students with SEND.
An awareness of the background information about a student can help educators and parents breakthrough to individual pupils, particularly those with SEND or mental health issues.
Contact Dr Susie Nyman
Website – drnymanconsultancy.co.uk
Email – drsusienyman@drnymanconsultancy.co.uk
Twitter – @DrSusieNyman
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Useful Links: Nyman, S (2021). ‘Live Literacy Strategies with Julia and Susie’. Nyman, S (2021). ‘All Aboard Assistive Technology and Student Empowerment’. | |||
| What makes a great INSET with Fintan O'Regan | 06 Jan 2022 | 00:48:07 | |
School INSET is definitely a topic that divides staff in terms of whether they believe it adds value or is a waste of time and money. In this podcast we will consider what makes a great INSET in terms of not just the content and presentation but whether the INSET provided should achieve in both short term and long term Impact. This week's guest is Fintan O'Regan. Fintan was the Head teacher of the Centre Academy from 1996 -2002, which was the first specialist school in the UK for students between the ages of 7-19 specialising issues related to ADHD, ASD and ODD. He is an associate lecturer for Leicester University, the National Association of Special Needs, the Institute of Education, the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre and the former Vice Chairman of the UK ADHD Network and of the European ADHD Alliance. Fintan now works as trainer and consultant for schools and school support systems including, Social Services, Health, the Police and Foster carers with regards to providing behaviour management strategies for children and families struggling with SEND and behaviour issues.
Resources: The teachers toolkit: Paul McGinnis Supporting behaviour in the classroom: Fin O’Regan | |||