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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Now more than ever, we need the fierce, insightful, inspiring power of poetry in our lives.
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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!
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SEND Briefing Preview: What will the new Government mean for SEND? with Jane Friswell
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Ahead of Jane’s FREE SEND Briefing on 24 September, she joins Dale for this special episode to give an insight into what she will be presenting in her session ‘What will the new Government mean for SEND?’. “I think what we’re going to see from this government is a real push down that early intervention route.” Jane Friswell Listen to hear Jane’s th…
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Sir Trevor Phillips, Layla Moran, Sir Alec Shelbrooke & Ella Whelan
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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips, Liberal Democrat MP and new chair of the health select committee Layla Moran, Tory MP and shadow transport minister Sir Alec Shelbrooke and commentator Ella Whelan.Av LBC
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Can a poem explain the power of anger? Yes, the right poem, and the right kind of anger... Righteous anger.Av Dale Biron
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Positive Psychology (PP) Wellbeing & SEMH with Dr Rob Long
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Often, when children are labelled with a 'problem,' they are perceived as different or failing, which can create a cycle of negativity. This can lead to challenges such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, as the brain tends to hold onto these negative perceptions. In the last 10-15 years, the field of positive psychology has emerged as a v…
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Piers Linney, Dame Siobhain McDonagh, Dr Charlotte Proudman & Sir Ashley Fox
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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by entrepreneur and investor (and former Dragon) Piers Linney, Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, human rights barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman and Conservative MP Sir Ashley Fox.Av LBC
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Alison McGovern, David Simmonds, Bonnie Greer & Henry Hill
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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by employment minister and Labour MP Alison McGovern, shadow housing minister and Conservative MP David Simmonds, playwright Bonnie Greer and ConservativeHome's Henry Hill.Av LBC
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There will be times when you can place your body into the natural world, to walk, see, feel, hear and touch. And there will be times when you can’t. But you can still seek healing solace.Av Dale Biron
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Identifying Language Needs in Primary Through Screening
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Schools invest in tools to identify and support students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). But are these investments paying off? Many schools struggle with poor implementation, wasting valuable time and resources. We're excited to welcome back Angharad Welch, Speech and Language Therapist, to the SENDcast! Four years after her d…
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Might there be a poem equal to a cat video? Can a critter help cure our sadness, even our subtle but irreversible sadness?Av Dale Biron
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Awesomely Autistic with Tigger Pritchard
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Having had several chance encounters at the Autism Shows, we're delighted to finally have Tigger Pritchard as a guest on the podcast! ‘Awesomely Autistic’ is a profound and insightful exploration of Tigger's personal journey as a neuroaffirming advocate, consultant, and trainer. Tigger shares a heartfelt and deeply honest insight into his experienc…
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Here's how to read poems for optimum inspiration, joy, and impact. (Relax. Renew. Repeat...)Av Dale Biron
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The Magic of ‘High Value’ Strategies for Pupils with SEND in the Classroom with Angela Scott
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Schools often invest in professional development to make classrooms dyslexia, autism or speech language and communication ‘friendly’. However, this can overwhelm teachers with too much information, making them feel they can no longer effectively support all of their students’ different needs. Angela Scott joins Dale for this week’s podcast to discu…
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War is necessary, needed, and natural… Wait, is this actually so? Powerful poems can help us push up against our cultural beliefs and expectations, especially the ones that are no longer serving us. This is one of my favorites mind and heart decolonization tools. A poem by Pablo Neruda, that says let’s just be quiet for a time...…
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Identifying Dyslexia and Why it Matters with Dr Helen Ross
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In today’s podcast we delve into the profound mental health effects of dyslexia and the crucial need to address them. Dyslexia not only presents self-esteem challenges but also carries significant implications for individuals' overall well-being. However, there are numerous ways to mitigate the detrimental effects of dyslexia, especially when it is…
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Our worst grudge is the one we hold, often unwittingly, against ourselves. It's the one that does the greatest damage. Time for forgiveness...Av Dale Biron
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Getting Your Voice Heard as a SENCO with Ginny Bootman
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The SENCO role is unique and crucial, as SENCOs champion the needs of students who require additional support. However, other priorities in schools often mean that SENCOs themselves don't receive the support they need to be effective. To better champion these students, the SENCO's voice needs to be heard. But how do you, as a SENCO, ensure your voi…
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Chris Curtis, Lord Daniel Moylan, Zoe Strimpel & Rachel Cunliffe
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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Chris Curtis, Conservative peer Lord Moylan, Sunday Telegraph columnist Zoe Strimpel and the New Statesman's Rachel Cunliffe.Av LBC
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Jeevun Sandher, Greg Smith, Anna Mikhailova & Aggie Chambre
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Simon Marks sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Labour MP Jeevun Sandher, Tory MP Greg Smith, Anna Mikhailova from the Mail on Sunday and LBC political correspondent Aggie Chambre.Av LBC
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Lord Eric Pickles, Linda Yueh, Torcuil Crichton & Cat Neilan
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Ali Miraj sits in and is joined on Cross Question by Conservative peer Lord Pickles, economist Linda Yueh, Labour MP Torcuil Crichton and Tortoise political editor Cat Neilan.Av LBC
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Sometimes increasing our peace of mind becomes our highest priority. This poem may help...Av Dale Biron
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My Journey With Behaviour with Catrina Lowri
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At present, challenging behaviour in school is off the scale and largely this is due to unmet needs. You can’t ‘punish or reward the neurodivergent’ out of children, so the traditional methods of classroom management and behaviour control won’t work. Joining Dale today is Catrina Lowri, who shares her personal journey with behaviour management span…
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Christina McAnea, Andrew Rosindell, Dr Ellie Chowns & Geri Scott
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Unison General Secretary Christina McAnea, the Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, the newly-elected Green MP Dr Ellie Chowns, and The Times' senior political correspondent Geri Scott.Av LBC
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Kirsty Blackman, Lisa Smart, George Parker & Sophia Gaston
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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are SNP chief whip Kirsty Blackman, newly-elected Lib Dem MP Lisa Smart, FT political editor George Parker and Sophia Gaston from the Policy Exchange think tank.Av LBC
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Dr Kieran Mullan, Josh Simons, Jo Phillips & Danny Sriskandarajah
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Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative shadow transport minister Dr Kieran Mullan, Labour MP Josh Simons, political commentator Jo Phillips and Danny Sriskandarajah, chief executive of the New Economics Foundation think tank.Av LBC
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How might a poem help us with difficult decisions in these dark times?Av Dale Biron
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Living with Dyscalculia with Peter Cherry and Cat Eadle
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For many of us, everyday tasks such as entering our PIN numbers, not exceeding the speed limit, food shopping or telling the time we take for granted. However, for individuals living with dyscalculia, these seemingly simple numerical activities can pose significant, and often debilitating, challenges. Dyscalculia affects 6-10% of the population (ar…
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New MPs Special: Satvir Kaur, Lincoln Jopp, Bobby Dean & Robin Swann
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Iain Dale hosts a special edition of Cross Question, with a panel made up entirely of newly-elected MPs: Labour's Satvir Kaur, the Conservatives' Lincoln Jopp, the Liberal Democrats' Bobby Dean and the Ulster Unionists' Robin Swann.Av LBC
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Lord David Willetts, Camilla Turner, Claire Hanna & Oliver Kamm
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Conservative peer and former Universities Minister Lord David Willetts, the Sunday Telegraph's political editor Camilla Turner, the SDLP MP Claire Hanna and the The Times writer Oliver Kamm.Av LBC
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Danny Kruger, Lizzie Dearden, Jake Richards & Emma Revell
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Conservative MP Danny Kruger, freelance home affairs journalist Lizzie Dearden, newly-elected Labour MP Jake Richards and Emma Revell from the Centre for Policy Studies think-tank.Av LBC
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Effective Use of Visuals to Aid Communication with Kerry Thalia
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Children are not making as much progress communicating as they could be and are losing out on their ability to gain independence and autonomy. The failures in communication can lead to a lower expectation or achievement in academic and social areas. I'm excited to welcome Kerry Thalia to the podcast to discuss ‘Effective use of visuals to aid commu…
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Alex Salmond, Andrew Griffith, John McTernan & Jennifer Ewing
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Alba Party leader and former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, the Conservatives' Shadow Science Secretary Andrew Griffith, former Labour political strategist John McTernan and Republicans Overseas UK spokesperson Jennifer Ewing.Av LBC
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Paul Nowak, Justine Greening, Rachael Maskell & Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the Trades Union Congress' General Secretary Paul Nowak, the former Conservative Education Secretary Justine Greening, Labour MP Rachael Maskell and Conservative peer and former Security Minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones.Av LBC
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Fraser Nelson, Christine Jardine, George Freeman & Paul Mason
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Joining Iain Dale for Cross Question are the editor of The Spectator Fraser Nelson, Liberal Democrat MP and frontbencher Christine Jardine, Conservative MP and former minister George Freeman and the journalist and broadcaster Paul Mason.Av LBC
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A simple poem about a beautiful, flawed, and precious thing...Av Dale Biron
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Looking and Trusting Inside Rather Than Looking For Solutions Externally with Alison Knowles
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We have become victims to the “norm” and we doubt our self-worth based on external benchmarks such as houses, cars, grades, clothes. Parenting is around your child doing better than the next or behaving the way they do and not necessarily celebrating their uniqueness. Alison Knowles returns today to discuss ‘Looking and trusting inside rather than …
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