Category Archives: Episodes
Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Autistic People with Dr Joanna Grace
Did you know that a third of autistic people experience serious mental health challenges? This [...]
Rare but Recognisable: Isla’s FOP Story with Nicky Muller
Today is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Awareness Day, and to mark the occasion we’re sharing [...]
Supporting Young People with Long-Term Illness in Education with Josh Pelled
Bright Futures’ research estimates that around 270,000 young people (age 5–24) miss 20% or more [...]
Assessing Complex Learners with Jordan Garrett
Jordan brings a wealth of experience from specialist and mainstream settings, plus years of curriculum [...]
Understanding PANS and PANDAS: Bridging the Gap in Education and Health with Tina Coope
Tina explains how PANS and PANDAS present, why they’re often missed, and what schools can [...]
Understanding Epilepsy’s Impact on Children and Young People with Catherine Hodder
Epilepsy is one of the most common conditions affecting children and young people, yet it [...]
Supporting children with Down syndrome to reach their full potential with Sarah Holton
Sarah is a specialist advisory teacher and parent to two children, one of whom has [...]
*Special Episode* Fixing a Broken System: Response to the White Paper with Dales Pickles
A special episode of Dale's published response and reflections - not just on the White [...]
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 [...]