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:

• How changing your mentality can make you a better educator
• How opening up can help mental wellbeing of SENCOs, teachers and parents alike
• And importantly, how all this can benefit the child at the centre

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: office@autismconnect.net
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: garryfreem1976@sky.com
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:

• Getting to know your SEND register
• Communication with parents and teachers
• Knowing your schools provisions and implementing new ones

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: SENDMattersUK@gmail.com
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:

• What MSI is and how to spot it
• Working with the families of children with MSI
• Improving communication and accessibility in the classroom

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: h.richardson.1@bham.ac.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)

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:

• The current problems with the SEND system
• What it can look like if a child is struggling with emotional regulation
• Healthy strategies to deal with emotional regulation

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:

• Universal support for all teachers
• Moving into mid or senior leadership roles
• The social part of work

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

• Twitter/X: @neuroteachers
• Instagram: @neuroteachersuk
• Book a meeting Paula@neuroteachers.com

More information and resources

Here is a list of blog posts Catrina referenced in the episode.

• Inclusion for teachers - 4 case studies about best practice in supporting ND teachers
• My experience as an ND teacher and Masking
• 5 tips for recruiting ND teachers

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:

• Identifying SLCN
• Universal approaches
• Targeted Support
• And more information about what Speech and Language Link can offer it

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.

• If you want to find out more about identifying and supporting pupils with SLCN in your school, you can watch Speech and Language Link’s webinar here.
• More information on selective mutism can be found in issue 27 of The Link.

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)