SENDcast Podcast
The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) launched by B Squared.
Keep up to date with policy changes, best practice and improve your knowledge.
With 300+ episodes and 500,000 downloads it’s proven to be a great free resource for both schools and parents.
Online CPD for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
From the people that brought you the SENDcast podcast, we have now launched SENDcast Sessions. The same great guests, delivering CPD via online videos. You can join us for our live sessions each month or access our library of videos whenever it suits you.
Welcome to the SENDcast Podcast
The #1 podcast for Special Educational Needs and Disability
5 years ago B Squared launched a new podcast having received feedback from schools that there was little or no training and limited guidance about SEND. SENCOs and teachers were expected to have extensive knowledge of an ever-increasing range of areas and changes within SEN, but how? This is why the SENDcast was created.
The SENDcast is a free weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), launched by B Squared. Keep up to date with policy changes, best practices and improve your knowledge. The SENDcast is a multi-award-winning podcast featuring SEND experts as guest speakers who share their advice and expertise each week. With over 300 episodes and 500,000 downloads, the SENDcast has proven to be a great resource for both schools and parents.
Accessible and informative, it is a go-to platform for staying up to date and gaining insights into the ever-evolving world of SEND.
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Where are specific learning difficulties in the SEND reforms? with Louise Selby and Janet Goring
Dale is joined by Louise Selby, a dyslexia specialist, and Janet Goring, an SpLD specialist, [...]
23
Jul
Jul
DLD and SEND Reform: No Child Left Behind with Jane Harris
Dale is joined by Jane Harris, Chief Executive of Speech and Language UK, to discuss [...]
16
Jul
Jul
We need to talk about the neurodivergent teachers in our schools with Chris Benson
Dale is joined by Chris Benson, founder of Headfirst Consulting and ND Chat, to discuss [...]
09
Jul
Jul
Why every school needs a SENCO on the senior leadership team with Lisa Pinkerton
Dale is joined by Lisa Pinkerton, Head of Education at Widgit Software and former primary [...]
02
Jul
Jul
It’s Not What It Looks Like: Screen Time and Neurodivergent Children with Dr Daniel Weisberg
When you see a child glued to a screen, it's easy to make assumptions. But [...]
25
Jun
Jun
Leadership in Social Impact Education with Ed Robbins
For some children and young people, the traditional school system has already failed them - [...]
18
Jun
Jun
Empowered: Student Self-Advocacy in Schools with Claire Cannon and Alice Phillips
When schools stop doing things *to* students and start doing things *with* them, everything changes.
11
Jun
Jun
Removing the fear of reading with Vicki Edgar
For many neurodivergent children, reading isn't just difficult - it's frightening. And without the right [...]
04
Jun
Jun
What do neurodiverse girls need to know about romance? with Kim McCabe
Neurodiverse girls are often loyal, perceptive, and generous - qualities that are real strengths, but [...]
28
May
May
Wellbeing, Culture and Inclusion with Cathal Lynch
Wellbeing, culture, and inclusion are more than buzzwords - but too many schools tick the [...]
21
May
May
Neurodiversity and Sport: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces Where Neurodivergent can Thrive with Liz Day
Sport has the potential to be a powerful, positive force in the lives of neurodivergent [...]
14
May
May
Living with Hearing Loss and Deafness with Samantha Baines
This Deaf Awareness Week, we welcome Samantha Baines to the podcast to explore what it’s [...]
07
May
May
*Special Episode* Who will be SEND?
This is a special episode focusing on who will actually be SEND under the new [...]
05
May
May
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 [...]
30
Apr
Apr
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 [...]
23
Apr
Apr
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 [...]
16
Apr
Apr
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About the host
Dale Pickles is the host of the #1 podcast for Special Educational Needs – the SENDcast. Dale is also the Managing Director of B Squared, working with schools all over the UK to help deliver best practice, reduce teacher workload and help schools move forward with assessment.
Dale has spoken at various conferences including the Autism Show and Tes SEND Show. Dale’s wife is a special needs teacher, he has two daughters and has also received a recent diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.
Get in touchMulti-Award-Winning Podcast
The SENDcast team are extremely proud to have been recognised in the below awards…
Education Resource Awards 2025 finalist!
The SENDcast are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Special Education Resource’ category.
Bett Awards 2025 finalist!
The SENDcast are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Free Digital Content’ category.
nasen Award winner 2024!
The SENDcast are proud to have won the ‘Resource for SEND’ category.
4 Reasons to listen to the SENDcast
The SENDcast podcast is a great way for schools and parents to access expert advice across a range of areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Expert Insights
Gain valuable knowledge from experienced guests, who share practical strategies and therapeutic approaches for understanding and supporting children and young people with SEND.
Listen Anytime, Anywhere
A free resource that is accessible to all! Listen anywhere, anytime on our website or podcast platforms; Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc. Gain expert advice whilst cleaning the house or walking the dog!
Real-life Applications
Each episode is filled with relatable examples and case studies that illustrate key concepts, making it easier to apply what you learn in real-world situations.
Supportive Community
Join a community of like-minded individuals – parents, educators and professionals – who are committed to enhancing their understanding of SEND.
Easy listening!
“It’s easy listening, totally relevant to my role, informative and it’s free. I came home today feeling completely overwhelmed – this helped me to feel that I’m not alone.”
Making such a difference!
“I truly believe you saved my daughter’s life as at her lowest point I thought she may be thinking of doing something terrible. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me a voice and making such a difference to our lives.”
New found energy!
The calm, friendly tone of Dale and guests. The free access to SEND expert knowledge and free CPD for busy working parents like myself. I listen on walks/doing the cooking/housework and often end an episode with a new found energy to help the learners in my care.”
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.
Introducing SENDcast Sessions
SENDcast Sessions are a new way for schools to access high quality CPD from SEND experts brought to you by the SENDcast. It’s the same great guests featured on our weekly podcast, delivering focused 1-hour online training sessions on a wide range of SEND topics.
SENDcast Sessions provide schools with in depth content that can be accessed forever. Build a library of online CPD that your school can continue to use in the future – choose from over 150 training sessions!
get actionable expert tips
SEND experts share knowledge and actionable tips for teachers at classroom level
easy unlimited access
You can watch and rewatch the training video as often as you like for as long as you like
share across your school
One purchase gives your whole school unlimited access to the training video