The SEND Network Podcast
Episodes
Season 9 Episode 5: Rethinking Assessment and Skill Development in SEND
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why teaching pupils how to learn may matter more than teaching more content:In this episode, Dr Tej Samani explores how SEND professionals can move be...
Season 9 Episode 4: Beyond the NEET Statistics
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How early intervention and inclusive practice can change outcomes for young people:With nearly one million young people currently not in education, em...
Season 9 Episode 3: Emotionally Based School Avoidance: Identification, Intervention and Support
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, host Georgie Green is joined by Dr. Daniel Weisberg, Founder and Managing Director of CAYP Psychology, to...
Season 9 Episode 2: Supporting Neurodivergent Staff in Schools
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this returning episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Georgie Green is joined once again by Simon Airey, neurodiversity consultant, early years and p...
Season 9 Episode 1: Creating true inclusion in schools: practical strategies for neurodiverse learners with Dr Freya Spicer-White
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Georgie Green is joined by consultant clinical psychologist Dr Freya Spicer-White to explore what true inclusion really looks like in schools.Drawing ...
7. How to manage meetings as a SENDCO with Ginny Bootman
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Ginny Bootman to discuss how SENDCOs can manage meetings in the best way possible. T...
6. Building universal communication support in schools with Sophie Mustoe-Playfair and Juliet Leonard (Speech & Language Link)
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Juliet and Sophie from Speech & Language Link to discuss how to build universal ...
5. Inclusive writing and assistive technology with Dr. Sarah Moseley
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Dr. Sarah Moseley to discuss inclusive writing and assistive technology, the topic o...
The SEND Network Podcast Special Edition: Live at the Tes SEND Show 2025
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the SEND Network Podcast, recorded at the Tes SEND Show, we speak with a range of speakers, exhibitors, and guests to captu...
4. The importance of neuromotor development in early education with Elizabeth Cordle pt.2
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Elizabeth Cordle to discuss the importance of neuromotor development in early educat...
3. The importance of neuromotor development in early education with Elizabeth Cordle
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Elizabeth Cordle to discuss the importance of neuromotor development in early educat...
2. The importance of oral communication and how to develop a whole school approach with Emmanuel Awoyelu
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Manny Awoyelu to discuss the importance of a whole school approach to support oral c...
1. Supporting complex needs through physical activity with Angela Lydon
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SEND Network Podcast is back for Season 8 to kick off the new academic year! And we're bringing you a new host, the brilliant Georgie Green. ...
6. Developing the language of emotions in the early years with Jayne Carter
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Izzy and early years specialist Jayne Carter discuss developing the language of emotions in the early years – looking at different ...
5. Let’s bring dyslexia back into the room with Louise Selby
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 1 million schoolchildren in the UK are affected by dyslexia. Despite this, sometimes the need is overlooked. Dyslexia specialist Louise S...
4. SLCN - What does early intervention really mean? With Kate Freeman (Speech & Language Link)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, guest host Georgie Green is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Kate Freeman. They discuss the impor...
3. When parents and professionals align for SEND success with Olivia Kessel and Lynn How
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of the SEND Network Podcast is a special collaboration with the SEND Parenting Podcast. Izzy joins Dr Olivia Kessel and Lynn How...
2. Integrating technology into your practice with Stephanie Smith
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you trying to figure out how to make better use of technology in your setting? For this episode, Izzy is joined by Stephanie Smith to discuss usin...
1. Embracing all forms of neurodivergent play with Kerry Murphy and David Cahn
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for another season of the SEND Network Podcast! To kick things off for our seventh series, Izzy is joined by early years specialists Kerr...
6. Supporting young people with Down’s Syndrome transition into adulthood with Sharon Smith
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day last week (21 March 2025), Sharon Smith returns to the podcast to discuss how to best support young people w...
5. Understanding MSI and wellbeing with Hester Richardson
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hester joins Izzy for another episode on MSI (otherwise known as Deafblindness). In this episode, they look at MSI and wellbeing – looking at expres...
4. Conversations from the Tes SEND Show North 2025
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the SEND Network podcast attended the first ever edition of the Tes SEND Show North! Izzy caught up with speakers and exhibitors on the da...
3. How to streamline your paperwork as a SENCO with Lynn How
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Educational consultant Lynn How joins Izzy to talk all things SENCO paperwork, including EHCP paperwork. The episode splits into two parts - streamlin...
2. Thinking outside the box – using holistic approaches for tiered provision with Amy Husband (Academy21)
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Amy Husband, Head of School Academic at Academy 21, our season six sponsor!Amy introduc...
1. Valuing and developing neurodivergent play with Simon Airey
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a new school term comes a new season of the SEND Network Podcast! In our first episode of 2025, Izzy Felton is joined by Simon Airey. Izzy and Si...
8. Unmasking hypermobility: the missing connections in neurodivergence and EBSA with Jane Green MBE
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode before the holidays, Izzy is joined by Jane Green MBE. They discuss emotional based school avoidance, and the link between neurod...
7. How teaching assistants help schools thrive with Gary Aubin
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Aubin returns for the second time this series, to discuss how SENCOs can best utilise and support the teaching assistants in their school.Includi...
6. Understanding school attendance with Suzy Rowland
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since COVID, attendance in school has been on the decline. With new measures being implemented in an attempt to get more children back in school, Suzy...
5. Supporting students with ADHD in school with Lynn McCann
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since we began the podcast, ADHD has been mentioned throughout. So it only felt right to spend a whole episode talking about it!Izzy is joined by Lynn...
4. Conversations from the Tes SEND Show 2024
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This year, the SEND Network podcast returned to the Tes SEND Show! This time, Izzy caught up with speakers and exhibitors on the day, to discuss a wid...
3. Empowering relationships between SENCOs, teachers and parents with Andreja Stefulj
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by RDI consultant Andreja Stefulj. Andrea explores empowerment, self regulation and collaboratio...
1. Starting the academic year right with Gary Aubin
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
7. BONUS EPISODE: Top tips from our SEND experts
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
6. Understanding multi-sensory impairment (deafblindness) with Hester Richardson
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Se...
5. Developing emotional regulation skills in primary school with Georgina Durrant
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just as her new book hits the shelves, author and former teacher/SENDCO Georgina Durrant joins Izzy to discuss emotional regulation skills in primary ...
4. Supporting neurodiverse teachers with Catrina Lowri
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Catrina Lowri, a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working ...
3. Supporting SLCN with Juliet Leonard (Speech & Language Link)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for sup...
2. Hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom with Joanna Grace
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by sensory specialist Joanna Grace to discuss hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom. This podcast episode feat...
1. Supporting your mental health as a SENCO with Lorraine Petersen
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Some...
6. How to be a neuroaffirming SENCO with Cheryl Warren
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! To mark this important week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, Cheryl Warren. Cheryl and Izzy discuss...
5. Unmasking neurodivergence with Duncan Casburn (PDA Dad UK)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss unmasking neurodivergence in the classroom. Many neurodivergent people...
4. Intersectionality between race and SEND with Frances Akinde (PART TWO)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. This is part two of our conversation with Frances, in which ...
3. Intersectionality between race and SEND with Frances Akinde (PART ONE)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. Inclusivity is a major talking point within education. How...
2. Including children who have Down’s Syndrome with Sharon Smith
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode two of series three, Sharon Smith joins host Izzy Felton to discuss including children with Down’s syndrome in the classroom. Sharon adv...
1. Supporting children with maths difficulties with Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The SEND Network podcast is back for a third season! Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway joins host Izzy Felton to discuss how to support children who have diffi...
6. Multi-sensory tips for SENDCOs with Dr Susie Nyman
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up Season 2 of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Dr Susie Nyman about multi-sensory learning and how she creatively teaches her studen...
5. Transition of students with SEND in post-16 education with Nicholas Prempeh
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Nicholas Prempeh about the transition for students with SEND into post-16 education. They...
4. BONUS EPISODE: Exploring the Tes SEND Show 2023
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special bonus episode of the SEND Network Podcast! Recently, the SEND Network were lucky enough to attend the Tes SEND Show. Izzy Felton cau...
3. Identification of SEND with Kate Browning
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India and Kate speak about identifying the needs of children with SEND. SENCOs and the wider school need...
2. Supporting children to be safe to learn with Angela Greenwood
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India is joined by educational psychotherapist Angela Greenwood. They discuss supporting children to be s...
1. Managing your time as a SENCO with Kate Browning
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SEND Network podcast is back for a second season and to kick things off, India is joined by Kate Browning to discuss three ways that SENCOs can ma...
8. The Tes SEND Show with Beverley Walters
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Tes SEND Show is for anyone and everyone who works with children with special educational needs and disabilities. This year it will be held on...
7. Supporting the parent/carer journey with Jo McMeechan
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When supporting children with SEND, parents and practitioners must work collaboratively and compassionately. In this episode of the SEND Network Podca...
6. How to create an inclusive reading framework with Dr Sarah Moseley
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
By having regular, meaningful experiences with language, a child is given the opportunity to make choices, express themselves, and better communicate ...
5. Supporting neurodivergent children with Cheryl Bedding: Consistency
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can educators create a culture of strength based, neuro-affirming practice?In the final part of our 'supporting neurodivergent children'...
3. How to manage vicarious trauma as a SEND practitioner with Dr Asha Patel
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vicarious trauma is sometimes referred to as secondary trauma and it is understood to be the emotional residue felt from forming empathic relationship...
4. Supporting neurodivergent children with Cheryl Bedding: Consideration
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our conversation with Cheryl Bedding, discussing 'The 3Cs of supporting neurodivergent children', we are discussing the importa...
2. Supporting neurodivergent children with Cheryl Bedding: Connection
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything starts with making a connection and in part one of The SEND Network's series on supporting neurodivergent children with Cheryl Bedding...
1. How to have a broad impact as a SENDCO with Gary Aubin
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this debut episode, Gary and India discuss three practical ways that SENDCOs can increase their whole school impact. These include: 1. Measuring im...