The SENDcast podcast

The SENDcast

The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.

The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.

 

#304

How to Make an Effective Education, Health and Care Plan with Ekaterina Harrison

Despite being central to support for children with SEND, the Education, Health, and Care P... more

11 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:17

11 Dec 2025


#303

Sensory Struggles With Eating with Dr Joanna Grace

Can you believe it's already December? With the holiday season upon us, festivities often ... more

04 Dec 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:31

04 Dec 2025


#302

Adaptive Teaching Through 5 Phases of the Lesson with Sara Alston

In our latest episode of the SENDcast, we tackle an important topic that often gets lost i... more

27 Nov 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:49

27 Nov 2025


#301

Sensory Processing – Exactly How Does It Impact On Daily Life? with Ali Neal

It can be difficult to understand exactly how much we use our senses for all daily tasks. ... more

20 Nov 2025

55 MINS

55:20

20 Nov 2025


#300

Breaking the Cycle: How Informed Parents Can Change the SEND System with Samantha Ryan

Navigating the SEND system can be overwhelming, and many parents find themselves without e... more

13 Nov 2025

56 MINS

56:32

13 Nov 2025


#299

Introducing ITV's Play Time - the groundbreaking new TV show championing SEND children with Céin McG...

Have you heard of the TV show The Assembly? I'm thrilled to announce that the series direc... more

09 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:01

09 Nov 2025


#298

Exploring Neuro-Dramatic-Play with Dr Sue Jennings

In this week's episode, Dr Sue Jennings, a leading expert in neuro-dramatic play and drama... more

06 Nov 2025

54 MINS

54:02

06 Nov 2025


#297

Specialist Online Provision for Neurodivergent Learners with Cathy Wassell

The mainstream school environment can be overwhelming for many neurodivergent students, wi... more

30 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:35

30 Oct 2025


#296

The Experiences of Girls in School with Diagnosed/Undiagnosed ADHD with Louise Belshaw

With ADHD awareness month upon us, we wanted to discuss the important topic of 'the experi... more

23 Oct 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:41

23 Oct 2025


#295

The Reality of OCD: Creating safe spaces for SEND students with Shaun Flores

This OCD Awareness Week, I invite you to listen to our latest episode of the SENDcast, fea... more

16 Oct 2025

48 MINS

48:59

16 Oct 2025


#294

Navigating SEN Parenting: Tools for Thriving with Sharona Smith

When a doctor or professional asks for details about when, why and where your child's melt... more

09 Oct 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:11

09 Oct 2025


#293

From Anxiety to Attendance: Rethinking SEMH Support with Helen Bray

Attendance is a national priority, yet many interventions focus on behaviour management ra... more

02 Oct 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:54

02 Oct 2025


#292

Developing Distributive Leadership in Secondary Schools to Improve Inclusion with Eleanor Sams

As SEND registers continue to grow and expectations rise across the profession, many SENDC... more

25 Sep 2025

58 MINS

58:52

25 Sep 2025


#291

Supporting the Transition from Primary to Secondary School for SEN Children with Kirsty Greenwood

As the new Year 7 cohort settles into secondary school life and the Year 6 students prepar... more

18 Sep 2025

59 MINS

59:18

18 Sep 2025


#290

Emotional Based School Avoidance: How Can Schools Help Autistic Pupils? with Sue Sheppard

In this week's podcast, Dr Sue Sheppard, an educational psychologist with over 30 years of... more

11 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:23

11 Sep 2025


#289

Supporting ND Learners in Secondary School Settings and Further Education with Susana Gonzalez

In today's episode, Dale is joined by Susana Gonzalez, the director and founder of ND Brig... more

04 Sep 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:28

04 Sep 2025


#288

Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootma...

The third in a four-part series on literacy success, Dr Sarah Moseley and Ginny Bootman jo... more

28 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:27

28 Aug 2025


#287

Where Safeguarding and SEND Meet with Sara Alston

Neglect, abuse and exploitation are challenging subjects, however safeguarding is everyone... more

21 Aug 2025

58 MINS

58:41

21 Aug 2025


#286

Autism: The Quiet Ones with Dr Joanna Grace

We often think of the disruptive autistic child - the one whose behaviour draws attention ... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:42

14 Aug 2025


#285

How Learning Can Come To Life Through Horses with Fay Atkins, Suzi Barnett & students

I'm excited to share today's podcast, which holds a special place in my heart. Back in pri... more

07 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:23

07 Aug 2025


#284

Better Oracy Through Building Speech and Language Skills in Schools with Yin Collighan & Louise Emer...

Oracy is increasingly taking centre stage in national discussions, and in today's episode,... more

31 Jul 2025

51 MINS

51:47

31 Jul 2025


#283

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging with Dr Susie Nyman

We are delighted to welcome back Dr Susie Nyman to the SENDcast following her recent visit... more

24 Jul 2025

1 HR 19 MINS

1:19:06

24 Jul 2025


#282

Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer

Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys we can embark on. As a par... more

17 Jul 2025

55 MINS

55:26

17 Jul 2025


#281

The Role of Technology and How To Use It Effectively Within The Classroom with Stephanie Smith

The world outside of education is filled with technology, and if we shield children from i... more

10 Jul 2025

52 MINS

52:00

10 Jul 2025