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The SEND Network Podcast

The SEND Network Podcast
Education
SEND
Neurodiversity
Special Educational Needs
Dyslexia
Autism
Inclusion In Education
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Neurodivergent Play
Sensory Processing
ADHD
Teaching Strategies
Speech and Language Therapy
SEND Show
Mental Health
Time Management For Sencos
Education, Health and Care Plans
Literacy Challenges
Universal Support Strategies
Trauma-Informed Practice

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

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Writer and comedian Katie Mulgrew joins host Georgie Green to discuss parenting her autistic and ADHD son, Jim, and the journey towards better understanding his needs.

Katie recently explored this experience in her Guardian article, “I was struggli... more

Practical strategies for creating sensory-inclusive classrooms and supporting communication, regulation and independence.

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, pda dad is joined by Olly Elm-Robinson, Advanced Specialist Speech and Language T... more

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Georgie Green is joined by Amy Husband, Executive Head at Academy21, to explore the challenges facing children and young people in education today.

From early years development and communication skills t... more

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​PDA Dad, Duncan, speaks with Lou Barnes of Unlock Learning on transforming dyslexia support and rebuilding self esteem in children.

Recorded at the Tes SEND Show North as part of Season 10, this episode of the SEND Network Podcast br... more

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Recent Guests

Lou Barnes
Expert in dyslexia and literacy improvement
Unlock Learning
Episode: Rewiring the Brain to Unlock Literacy and Confidence
Amanda Hornby
A dyslexia specialist trainer with the British Dyslexia Association
British Dyslexia Association
Episode: Supporting Dyslexia in Schools: Practical Approaches That Make a Difference
Natasha Chalk
Speaker on EBSA and school inclusion
EK Outreach Services
Episode: Understanding School Avoidance (EBSA) in SEND
Kate Freeman
Speech & Language Therapist; Consultant in Speech and Language in Education; affiliated with Speech & Language Link
Speech & Language Link
Episode: Season 9 Episode 6: Supporting Speech, Language and Communication from Early Years Onwards
Dr. Tej Samani
Founder of My Performance Learning
My Performance Learning
Episode: Season 9 Episode 5: Rethinking Assessment and Skill Development in SEND
Dr. Sharon Smith
Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning at Tute Education
Tute Education
Episode: Season 9 Episode 4: Beyond the NEET Statistics
Dr. Daniel Weisberg
Founder and managing director of CAYP Psychology
CAYP Psychology
Episode: Season 9 Episode 3: Emotionally Based School Avoidance: Identification, Intervention and Support
Dr. Freya Spicer-White
Consultant clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical Officer for Outcomes First Group
Outcomes First Group
Episode: Season 9 Episode 1: Creating true inclusion in schools: practical strategies for neurodiverse learners with Dr Freya Spicer-White
Ginny Bootman
SENDCO with over 30 years of experience in education and the author of Independent Thinking On Being A SENDCO.
Episode: 7. How to manage meetings as a SENDCO with Ginny Bootman

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Georgie Green
Host of The SEND Network Podcast; The SEND Network

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How do we help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn?
Q: What is the role of parental involvement in the revision process for GCSEs and similar assessments?
Parents are invited to collaborate non-judgmentally, helping design realistic revision timetables and providing emotional support, while respecting the student's pace and rhythms.
How do we help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn?
Q: How do you ensure consistency for students who move between online and on-site environments?
We use consistent staffing, predictable timetables, and clear information on the student portal so learners know what to expect, which reduces uncertainty and supports smoother reintegration.
How do we help children feel safe, confident and ready to learn?
Q: Can you describe how Academy21 supports a child who struggles with attendance due to anxiety?
We meet students where they are, provide a space that feels safe online, and gradually build self-confidence through small, manageable engagement. Our focus is unconditional positive regard and structured, explicit teaching that supports reintegration when they are ready.
Supporting Dyslexia in Schools: Practical Approaches That Make a Difference
Q: Can you give us a brief description of who you are and what you do?
I'm a dyslexia specialist trainer with the British Dyslexia Association, delivering tailored training to raise awareness and provide practical supports for dyslexia in schools and workplaces.
Understanding School Avoidance (EBSA) in SEND
Q: What three actions can professionals take immediately to support students showing signs of EBSA?
Start with empathy to understand the underlying anxiety, foster cross-school collaboration so all staff recognize the signs and respond consistently, and adopt trauma-informed approaches that support students while benefiting those without trauma.

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This show delivers practitioner-focused discussions on special educational needs and disabilities, often through practical, real-world episodes that pair frontline educators with experts in dyslexia, inclusion, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity. Across recent episodes, themes include sensory processing in schools, classroom strategies for dyslexia and literacy, EBSA and school inclusion, universal design in communication, and reform-era policy context. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on actionable steps, from quick sensory audits and low-cost classroom adaptations to structured approaches for assessment, attendance, and trauma-informed behaviour management. The format tends to mix lived experience from educators with specia... more

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1. Lou Barnes
2. Amanda Hornby
3. Natasha Chalk
4. Kate Freeman
5. Dr. Tej Samani
6. Dr. Sharon Smith
7. Dr. Daniel Weisberg
8. Dr. Freya Spicer-White

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