Tag Archives: SENDCOs
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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).
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bridging the Gap with Parent Carers with Rachel Wright
This episode emphasises the importance of making every interaction as beneficial as possible and build [...]
Hearing the Patterns – Phonological Awareness in Literacy Development with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
Sarah & Ginny explore how phonological awareness, detecting and manipulating sounds in spoken language, forms [...]
Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Insights from Awesome Archie with Rebecca Clapcott
Rebecca advocates for a compassionate approach that values individuality and fosters understanding among educators when [...]
Why does the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle matter? with Sara Alston
Sara stresses that the APDR cycle is an ongoing process that should adapt to the [...]
Informal SEND Provision in Mainstream Primary: The Positives and The Pitfalls with Kate Browning
Kate highlights what good practice looks like when thinking about establishing an informal SEND provision [...]
Universal Approaches to Support in Education with Clare Ward & Dr Jamie Galpin
In today’s episode we discuss universal approaches to support in education.