Category Archives: Episodes
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 [...]
Developing Distributive Leadership in Secondary Schools to Improve Inclusion with Eleanor Sams
An Assistant Headteacher and SENDCO at the Marvel College in Hull, Eleanor tells us about [...]
Supporting the Transition from Primary to Secondary School for SEN Children with Kirsty Greenwood
A recent report revealed that 1 in 4 children disengage during the transition to secondary [...]
Emotional Based School Avoidance: How Can Schools Help Autistic Pupils? with Dr Sue Sheppard
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the important topic of Emotion-Based School Avoidance (EBSA) [...]
Supporting ND Learners in Secondary School Settings and Further Education with Susana Gonzalez
Susana emphasises the importance of neurodiversity training, flexibility in secondary school processes (including behaviour policies), [...]
Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
The third in a four-part series on literacy success. This discussion focuses on looking at [...]
Where Safeguarding and SEND Meet with Sara Alston
Neglect, abuse and exploitation are challenging subjects, however safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. When it comes [...]
Autism: The Quiet Ones with Dr Joanna Grace
Jo shares insights on the often-overlooked experiences of autistic individuals who may not display disruptive [...]
How Learning Can Come To Life Through Horses with Fay Atkins, Suzi Barnett & students
In this episode, you'll discover why horses are an integral part of Fortune College's educational [...]
Better Oracy Through Building Speech and Language Skills in Schools with Yin Collighan & Louise Emerson
In this episode, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing [...]
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging with Dr Susie Nyman
In this episode we discussed Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belongin with my guest Dr Susie [...]
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer
My guest this week is Kate Steer. Kate is Neurodivergent Family Coach & Education Consultant [...]
The role of technology and how to use it effectively within the classroom with Stephanie Smith
In this episode we discussed how dealing with mental images and ‘re-wiring’ the brain can [...]
Sensory circuits and sensory movement breaks with Ali Neal
Ali joins Dale to discuss practical ways to incorporate sensory circuits, helping pupils with their [...]
Neurodiversity – Building Connections and Building Confidence with Marlon Huggins
Gaming often gets a bad reputation, but it offers numerous benefits, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
How Can Schools Support Parents of SEN Children More Effectively with Sarah Billingham
SENCOs, school leaders & class teachers are currently spending large amounts of time supporting or [...]
The Stories We Tell About Autism with Dr Joanna Grace
You may have heard narratives claiming that autism results from bad parenting or is merely [...]