Category Archives: Episodes
Young Carers: Voices That Matter with Kasia Thompson
Young carers often take on adult responsibilities, balancing school, social life, and caregiving, all while [...]
Working Effectively with TAs with Sara Alston
Teaching Assistants (TAs) are the unsung heroes in schools - and an incredible resource. Yet [...]
SEND in Later Education: The Facts, Laws, and Real Stories with Chris Lefcovitch
In this insightful discussion, they delve into the complexities surrounding Education, Health and Care Plans [...]
Screens, Meltdowns and Power Struggles with Dr Daniel Weisberg
Screen time is one of the most common concerns raised by parents, schools and professionals, [...]
Therapeutic Effect of Birds of Prey with Angela Norwood
Angela discusses her remarkable journey from working as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant specialising in autism [...]
Are you a Sensory Elephant or Mouse? with Ali Neal
Ali discusses how sensory processing impacts daily life, particularly for children and individuals in educational [...]
Supporting Neurodiverse Girls Through Puberty and the Transition to Secondary School with Kim McCabe
Puberty can be a challenging time, but for neurodiverse girls, it can feel like navigating [...]
Charting a Neuroinclusive Future: Why Systemic Change Starts with Education with Liz Day, Victoria Bagnall, Pete Jarrett and Fintan O’Regan
Featuring Liz Day, Victoria Bagnall, Dr Helen Ross, Fintan O'Regan, and Pete Jarrett the panel [...]
Navigating Ofsted’s New Framework: What You Need to Know for SEND with Adam Sproston
With the launch of the new Ofsted framework at the end of last year, you [...]
From Classroom to Career: The Power of Supported Internships with Kirsty Matthews
Kirsty sheds light on the challenges faced by young people with learning disabilities in the [...]
Helping Learning To Stick with Dr Susie Nyman
This episode is packed with valuable strategies that can transform classroom practices and support inclusive [...]
How to Make an Effective Education, Health and Care Plan with Ekaterina Harrison
Despite being central to support for children with SEND, the Education, Health, and Care Plan [...]
Sensory Struggles With Eating with Dr Joanna Grace
Eating is essential for our health and well-being, yet it can become a source of [...]
Adaptive Teaching Through 5 Phases of the Lesson with Sara Alston
In this insightful episode, Sara breaks down the five phases of a lesson and discusses [...]
Sensory Processing – Exactly How Does It Impact On Daily Life? with Ali Neal
Ali discusses how sensory processing impacts daily life, particularly for children and individuals in educational [...]
Breaking the Cycle: How Informed Parents Can Change the SEND System with Samantha Ryan
Navigating the SEND system can be overwhelming, and many parents find themselves without essential information [...]
Introducing ITV’s Play Time – the groundbreaking new TV show championing SEND children with Céin McGillicuddy and Andy Kinnear
Céin and Andy share their behind-the-scenes experience of creating Play Time, their inspiration for the [...]
Exploring Neuro-Dramatic-Play with Dr Sue Jennings
In this week’s episode, Dr Sue Jennings, a leading expert in neuro-dramatic-play and drama therapy, [...]
Specialist Online Provision for Neurodivergent Learners with Cathy Wassell
Cathy, a neurodivergent advocate and mother to neurodivergent young adults, shares her journey and insights [...]
The Experiences of Girls in School with Diagnosed/Undiagnosed ADHD with Louise Belshaw
Louise emphasises the need for greater awareness and tailored support for girls, especially during secondary [...]
The Reality of OCD: Creating safe spaces for SEND students with Shaun Flores
Shaun sheds light on the often-misunderstood condition of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Navigating SEN Parenting: Tools for Thriving with Sharona Smith
Drawing on her background as a SEN teacher, Sharona sought a better way to document [...]
From Anxiety to Attendance: Rethinking SEMH Support with Helen Bray
Helen highlights strategies schools can implement to create a supportive environment for students facing SEMH [...]