Category Archives: Episodes
nasen awards – Michelle Madziak, Teacher of the Year
Michelle Madziak discusses her recognition as a joint winner of the Teacher of the Year [...]
The Importance of Literacy Education for ALL learners with Chantal Bryan & Sarah Giles
This week I was joined by Chantal Bryan OBE and Sarah Giles from Teach Us [...]
nasen awards – Chapman Shum, Young Advocate of the Year
Chapman, who was born blind and has learning difficulties, shares how music has been a [...]
Structured Teaching, Pre-empting Barriers and Developing Curriculum Pathways with Tanya Lefort
In this week’s episode we are discussing supporting complex needs in mainstream schools by using [...]
nasen awards – Dale Pickles, Resource for SEND
Dale Pickles takes a step back from hosting duties where his colleague Jon asks the [...]
Foundations of Early Literacy – What Are the Building Blocks? with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
The first episode in a series on the foundations of early literacy, bridging the gap [...]
nasen awards – Karen McGuigan, Highly commended Resource for SEND
Karen explains that ‘Maths for Life’ helps students build foundational maths skills, for those who [...]
Supporting Colour Blindness with Marie Difolco
In this episode we are discussing supporting colour blindness. This week my guest is Marie [...]
nasen awards – Maxine O’Neill, Specialist provision of the year
Maxine O'Neill discusses her school, Hope School, which won the Specialist Provision of the Year [...]
Life’s Ups and Downs of Having or Not Having a Special Needs Assessment with Dr Susie Nyman
In this episode we are discussing Life's ups and downs of having or not having [...]
nasen awards – Eugene Dwaah, Highly commended changemaker of the year
Eugene discusses his innovative approach to education, focusing on holistic development through sports and addressing [...]
The Power of Language with our SEND Kids with Ali Fanshawe
In this week’s episode we are discussing the power of language with our SEN kids. [...]
nasen awards – Adam Millichip, Innovative Technology in the Field of Inclusion
Adam Millichip discusses Tettenhall Wood School’s achievement of winning the Innovative Technology in the Field [...]
Sleep Neurodiversity and Learning Disability with Dr Jill McGarry
My guest this week is Dr Jill McGarry, a clinical psychologist with over 28 years [...]
nasen awards – Paul Willis, Secondary provision of the year
Paul Willis discusses All Saints Catholic School in Essex, which recently won the Secondary Provision [...]
Creating an SEMH Inclusive School with Clare Williams
On this week’s show we are discussing how to create an SEMH inclusive school. My [...]
nasen awards – Natalie Hay, Highly commended changemaker of the year
In this special episode, Natalie Hay discusses her recognition as a highly commended change maker [...]
Effectively Assessing Progress in the Classroom with Jordan
In this episode we are discussing assessing effectively in the classroom. Discussing this with me [...]
Sensory Uncertainty with Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin
My guests this week are Clare Ward and Dr Jamie Galpin. Clare has worked in [...]
The Power of Relational Practice in an Autism Setting with Beth Elkins & Ian Thorsteinsson
In this episode we are discussing the power of relational practice in an autism setting. [...]
Why Do So Many Professionals Believe They Are Right? with Tigger Pritchard
In this episode we are discussing Why do so many professionals believe they are right? [...]
Assumptions Around Physical Disabilities with Chloe Plummer
In this episode we are discussing assumptions around physical disabilities with my guest Chloe Plummer [...]
Emotional Regulation Resources for SEND with Kerry Thalia
Joining us this week to discuss rethinking zones of regulation is Kerry Thalia. Kerry is [...]
Time Saving Tips for SENCOs with Ginny Bootman
In this week’s show we are discussing time saving tips for busy SENDCOs to help [...]