The SENDcast
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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.
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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 meltdown occurred, unless you have the most incredible memory, i...
From Anxiety to Attendance: Rethinking SEMH Support with Helen Bray
Attendance is a national priority, yet many interventions focus on behaviour management rather than addressing underlying SEMH needs.
Helen Bray...
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 SENDCOs are leaving due to overwhelming workloads and lack of sup...
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 prepare for their upcoming transition, I wanted to highlight this...
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 experience in autism joins Dale. In this enlightening episo...
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 Bright Brains, who brings over 20 years of experience in educati...
Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts and Literacy Readiness with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
The third in a four-part series on literacy success, Dr Sarah Moseley and Ginny Bootman join Dale to discuss ‘Cracking the Code – Early Print Concepts...
Where Safeguarding and SEND Meet with Sara Alston
Neglect, abuse and exploitation are challenging subjects, however safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. When it comes to individuals with SEND, t...
Autism: The Quiet Ones with Joanna Grace
We often think of the disruptive autistic child - the one whose behaviour draws attention and prompts others to suggest stricter discipline. This repr...
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 primary school, I had the incredible opportunity to ride and le...
Better Oracy Through Building Speech and Language Skills in Schools with Yin Collighan & Louise Emerson
Oracy is increasingly taking centre stage in national discussions, and in today’s episode, Dale is joined by Yin Collighan and Louise Emerson, both ex...
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 to Buckingham Palace! In this episode, Susie joins Dale in...
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child with Kate Steer
Parenting is one of the most challenging yet rewarding journeys we can embark on. As a parent of a 10-year-old daughter and a 7-year-old son, I’m navi...
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 it, we risk disadvantaging them when they transition into adu...
Sensory Circuits and Sensory Movement Breaks with Ali Neal
Neurotypical pupils are usually able to meet their sensory needs during play time, however SEND pupils may face difficulties in motor or social skills...
Neurodiversity – Building Connections and Building Confidence with Marlon Huggins
Gaming often gets a bad reputation, but it offers numerous benefits, especially for neurodivergent individuals. Many neurodiverse young people spend t...
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 responding to the concerns of parents of SEN childr...
The Stories We Tell About Autism with Joanna Grace
I expect you’ve come across controversial headlines such as ‘cause for autism discovered’, which suggest that autism is a disease. You may have also h...
Bridging the Gap with Parent Carers with Rachel Wright
I wanted to share our latest episode featuring Rachel Wright, founder of Born at the Right Time and a parent of neurodiverse children discussing ‘Brid...
*Special Episode* nasen live 2025
We are excited to be exhibiting at nasen live 2025 on Friday 4th July at the VOX in Birmingham! It is nasen’s flagship conference dedicated to support...
Digital Dilemmas with Helen Bray
As children spend more time engaging with screens - whether through social media, gaming, or streaming - there are growing concerns about the impact o...
How Does Dyslexia Impact in the Classroom? with Jane Craig & Samantha Buttle
In our fast-paced world, it's essential to rethink how we approach learning and education. Unfortunately, many dyslexic learners are being left behind...
Hearing the Patterns – Phonological Awareness in Literacy Development with Dr Sarah Moseley & Ginny Bootman
The second in a four-part series, Dr. Sarah Moseley and Ginny Bootman join Dale to discuss phonological awareness and its importance in literacy devel...
*Special Episode* The Autism & ADHD Shows 2025
We are delighted to welcome Geoff and Nargis Soppet, Event Directors and Founders, on The SENDcast. Geoff and Nargis join Dale in the studio for this...
Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Insights from Awesome Archie with Rebecca Clapcott
Last month, Archie Clapcott joined Dale in the studio to share his transition from mainstream to special education. Today, his Mum, Rebecca Clapcott,...
Why does the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle matter? with Sara Alston
Since the 2015 SEN Code of Practice SEN support has been based on a graduate response that includes an Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) cycle. Unfortun...
Informal SEND Provision in Mainstream Primary: The Positives and The Pitfalls with Kate Browning
In this episode of the SENDcast, Dale discusses informal SEND provision in mainstream primary schools with Kate Browning, an experienced SEND consulta...
Universal Approaches to Support in Education with Clare Ward & James Galpin
I just finished listening to this thought-provoking podcast episode featuring Dr Jamie Galpin and Clare Ward! They join Dale to discuss ‘Universal App...
How Dealing with Mental Images and ‘re-wiring’ the Brain Can Create Breakthroughs for Dyslexia with Lou Barnes
In our latest episode, we dive into the challenges faced by children struggling with reading and writing. It's crucial for us as educators to recognis...
nasen awards - Clare Brun Teacher of the Year
In this final special episode of our nasen award winner series, Clare Brun shares her experiences and insights as the Teacher of the Year, highlightin...
*Special Episode* Autism Europe International Congress 2025
In this special episode of the SENDcast, Dale Pickles discusses the upcoming Autism Europe International Congress 11-13th September in Dublin. The eve...
Awesome Archie's Journey from Mainstream to Specialist Education with Archie Clapcott
I'm excited to share our latest podcast episode featuring our youngest guest, 16-year-old Archie Clapcott. Archie travelled to our studio to discuss h...
nasen awards - Jane Fearnley & Faye Ebbs, Alternative Provision of the Year
Jane Fearnley and Faye Ebbs from the LEAF Centre, discuss their work and recent recognition as winners of the nasen Alternative Provision of the Year...
Relationship Dynamics with Children with PDA with Beth Elkins & Ian Thorsteinsson
I am delighted to share the latest episode of our podcast, where Beth Elkins and Ian Thorsteinsson from Gretton School join Dale to explore the relati...
nasen awards - St Andrews International School, International Provision of the Year
In this special episode, Catherine McCluskey, Paul Schofield, and Roo Stenning from St Andrews International School in Bangkok discuss their recogniti...
‘Improve not Prove’: Self-Evaluation for Continuous Improvement in Inclusion
Inclusion continues to be a hot topic in education, and while schools have made tremendous strides in fostering inclusivity, several barriers remain,...
nasen awards - Alison Eason, Changemaker of the Year
Alison Eason discusses her recognition as the Changemaker of the Year at the nasen Awards for her innovative work in using technology to support stude...
Why We Need More Support For Neurodivergent Teachers with Catrina Lowri
We typically discuss how to support neurodivergent children, but what about teachers?
Today, Dale and Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers, d...
nasen awards - Michelle Madziak, Teacher of the Year
In this special episode, Michelle Madziak discusses her recognition as a joint winner of the Teacher of the Year award at the nasen Awards. She emphas...
The Importance of Literacy Education for ALL learners with Chantal Bryan & Sarah Giles
In today’s episode, ‘The Importance of Literacy Education for ALL Learners’, Chantal Bryan and Sarah Giles from the charity Teach Us Too join Dale for...