Tag Archives: SENDCOs

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).

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Creating an SEMH Inclusive School with Clare Williams

On this week’s show we are discussing how to create an SEMH inclusive school. My [...]

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 [...]

Time Saving Tips for SENCOs with Ginny Bootman

In this week’s show we are discussing time saving tips for busy SENDCOs to help [...]

SEND Parent Partnerships with Danise B. Grant

In this episode we are discussing the difficult tripartite relationship between the LA; Parents and [...]

Identifying Language Needs in Primary Through Screening with Angharad Welch

Schools often buy tools to support them in identifying and them supporting SLCN, but they [...]

The Magic of ‘High Value’ Strategies for Pupils with SEND in the Classroom with Angela Scott

This week we are joined by Angela Scott to discuss the magic of 'High Value’ [...]

Identifying Dyslexia and Why it Matters with Dr Helen Ross

This week our guest is Dr Helen Ross. Helen is a dyslexia expert and consultant [...]

Getting Your Voice Heard as a SENCO with Ginny Bootman

This week we are joined once again by prolific SENCO Ginny Bootman, for a discussion [...]

Effective Use of Visuals to Aid Communication with Kerry Thalia

In this episode we are discussing emotional regulation resources for SEND. Discussing this with me [...]

School Attendance with Suzy Rowland, Fintan O’Regan and Sarah-Jane Critchley

In this, our inaugural video episode, we welcome Fintan O'Regan and Sarah-J back to the [...]