By The SEND Network Podcast
The SEND Network Podcast is produced by the SEND Network, and provides expert insight to help practitioners in the special educational needs and disabilities sector to shape their practice. N
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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
This week on the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by RDI consultant Andreja Stefulj. Andrea explores empowerment, self regulation and collaboration between SENCO, teacher and parent to support a child with SEND in school.
This episode looks at:
About Andrea
Andreja is certified RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) consultant and founder of Autism Connect. She is also a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher for neurodivergent individuals.
Contact Andrea
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: guiding_neurodivergent_kids
Website: autism-connect.org.uk & rdiconnect.com
Tes SEND Show 2024
The UK’s leading SEND Show is returning to the business Design Centre in London on 11-12 October. Join us at the Tes SEND Show for two packed days of learning, sharing and connecting as we bring together experts, education professionals and exhibitors from across the UK.
Build your learning by attending our CPD-certified seminars from leaders in the SEND community. Source new resources for your learners from over 100 exhibitors. Or simply connect with the wider community of educators. Register here.
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
SEND law and EHCPs can often feel slightly confusing but SEND and EHCP consultant Garry Freeman is here to help!
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Garry and Izzy discuss SEND law, the role of a SENCO when creating an EHCP and debunking some EHCP myths.
Here are a few links to pieces of legislation that Garry referred to in the episode:
Young person’s guide to the Children and Families Act 2014
The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014
Education Act 1996
About Garry
Garry is a SEND and EHCP (Education, Health and Care plan) consultant with over 40 years experience as a teacher & school leader.
Contact Garry
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: Garry Freeman (@gfreeman2012)
Facebook: Garry Freeman SEND Consultancy
Tes SEND Show 2024
The UK’s leading SEND Show is returning to the business Design Centre in London on 11-12 October. Join us at the Tes SEND Show for two packed days of learning, sharing and connecting as we bring together experts, education professionals and exhibitors from across the UK.
Build your learning by attending our CPD-certified seminars from leaders in the SEND community. Source new resources for your learners from over 100 exhibitors. Or simply connect with the wider community of educators. Register here.
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
Welcome back for season five! We can't quite believe we've reached the fifth season of the SEND Network series already. To celebrate, this episode sees the return of our first ever guest Gary Aubin.
In this episode, Gary and Izzy discuss helpful tasks that can help start your year as a SENCo right. The episode covers:
About Gary
Gary leads a national network of MAT SEND leaders through whole education as well as the author of the Lone SENCO and the SEND Matters blog.
Contact Gary:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: Gary Aubin (@SENDMattersUK) / Twitter
LinkedIn: Gary Aubin | LinkedIn
Read the SEND Matters Blog here: Blog – SEND Matters
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
As The SEND Network Podcast reaches it's fifth season, we look back at our episodes so far and provide you with some of our experts top tips for working in the SEND sector.
From time management to multi-sensory learning, unmasking to supporting neurodiverse staff. Discover the best advice our experts have had to offer throughout our 26 episodes!
This episode features: Kate Browning, Gary Aubin, Cheryl Warren, Francis Akinde, Jo Grace, Dr Susie Nyman, Duncan Casburn (PDA Dad UK) and Catrina Lowri
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness).
In the episode, Hester highlights:
About Hester
Hester is a former specialist teacher for visual and multi-sensory impairment turned lecturer for the University of Birmingham’s Department of Inclusion and Special Needs. She is currently redeveloping the university's programme for Education of children with Multi-Sensory Impairments.
Contact Hester
Contact Hester via her SEND Network profile. Don't forget to give her a follow!
Email: [email protected]
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
Just as her new book hits the shelves, author and former teacher/SENDCO Georgina Durrant joins Izzy to discuss emotional regulation skills in primary school. Topics covered in this episode include:
About Georgina
Georgina Durrant is a speaker, author, former teacher/SENDCO and the founder of the award-winning SEN Resources Blog. This June, she released a new book, ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’.
Find out more about Georgina's book, SEND strategies for the Primary Years here.
Contact Georgina
Twitter/X: @senresourceblog
Instagram: @thesenresourcesblog
Linkedin: Georgina Durrant
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Catrina Lowri, a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. They discussed how to support neurodiverse teachers in your school.
We covered a range of topics, including:
About Catrina
Catrina is a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. She is also co-founder of Neuroteachers facebook group, which is a support network for neurodiverse educators from around the world.
Find the facebook page here: Neuroteachers- autism, neurodiversity and inclusion support for educators
Contact Catrina
More information and resources
Here is a list of blog posts Catrina referenced in the episode.
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (or SLCN).
The key areas covered are:
Juliet also answers some of your questions about SLCN in early years and selective mutism.
About Juliet
Juliet is a speech and language therapist with 24 years experience. After 20 years working for the NHS, she now works for Speech and Language Link.
More information and resources
This episode is sponsored by Speech and Language Link. Check out their SEND Network profile, including all their content, here.
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
In this episode, we’re joined by sensory specialist Joanna Grace to discuss hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom.
This podcast episode features discussion on:
There are many sensory processing differences out there, so for this episode Joanna focuses on two of them.
To find out more about sensory needs visit send-network.co.uk
About Joanna:
Joanna is a sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, writer, speaker and founder of The Sensory Projects.
Contact Joanna:
Website: thesensoryprojects.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @jo3grace
Instagram: @thesensoryprojects.co.uk
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
Welcome back for season FOUR of the SEND Network Podcast!
It’s no secret that being a SENCO can be stressful as well as at times a lonely job. Sometimes you may be so focused on your students learning and wellbeing, that you neglect your own mental health needs.
As part of Stress Awareness Month, Lorraine Petersen provides tips on how to look after your own mental health both in and out of the school environment. Including:
About Lorraine:
Lorraine is an educational consultant, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and young people with SEND, including the increasing number of those experiencing mental health difficulties.
Contact Lorraine:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @Lorrainep1957
Check out here profile over on the SEND Network
The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast
New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)
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