Episodes 333
Avg. Duration 1h
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Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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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Empowered: Student Self-Advocacy in Schools with Claire Cannon and Alice Phillips

Jun 11, 2026 54m

When schools stop doing things *to* students and start doing things *with* them, everything changes. Dale is joined by Claire Cannon a national inclusion consultant at Indigo Owl Coaching and…

Removing the fear of reading with Vicki Edgar

Jun 04, 2026 1h 4m

For many neurodivergent children, reading isn't just difficult - it's frightening. And without the right support, that fear can follow them well into adulthood. In this episode, Dale is joined by…

What do neurodiverse girls need to know about romance? with Kim McCabe

May 28, 2026 1h 4m

Neurodiverse girls are often loyal, perceptive, and generous - qualities that are real strengths, but that can also make them vulnerable when it comes to navigating romantic relationships. In this…

Wellbeing, Culture and Inclusion with Cathal Lynch

May 21, 2026 59m

Wellbeing, culture, and inclusion are more than buzzwords - but too many schools tick the boxes without making the real change that matters. In this episode, Dale is joined by Cathal Lynch, Director…

Neurodiversity and Sport: Creating Safe, Inclusive Spaces Where Neurodivergent can Thrive with Liz Day

May 14, 2026 58m

Sport has the potential to be a powerful, positive force in the lives of neurodivergent children - but without the right awareness and approach, it can become yet another environment where they feel…

Living with Hearing Loss and Deafness with Samantha Baines

May 07, 2026 1h 4m

This Deaf Awareness Week, we welcome Samantha Baines to the podcast to explore what it's like living with hearing loss and deafness. Samantha is an award-winning actress, comedian and broadcaster who…

*Special Episode* - Who Will Be SEND? Questions, Not Answers on the Reform Ahead with Dale Pickles

May 05, 2026 1h 52m

Who Will Be SEND? Questions, Not Answers on the Reform Ahead Dale Pickles, Managing Director, B Squared England's SEND system is on the cusp of its most significant reform in a generation - but one…

Barriers to Mental Healthcare for Autistic People with Dr Joanna Grace

Apr 30, 2026 1h 11m

Did you know that a third of autistic people experience serious mental health challenges? This striking statistic is highlighted by Dr Joanna Grace in her latest podcast 'Barriers to Mental…

*Special episode* The Autism and ADHD Shows 2026

Apr 28, 2026 32m

Geoff and Nargis join Dale in the studio for this special episode to discuss the Autism & ADHD Shows (June–July) in London, Birmingham, and, for the first time, Liverpool (moved from Manchester).…

Rare but Recognisable: Isla's FOP Story with Nicky Muller

Apr 23, 2026 53m

Today is Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Awareness Day, and to mark the occasion we're sharing an episode focused on raising awareness of this rare condition. In this conversation, Nicky…

Supporting Young People with Long-Term Illness in Education with Josh Pelled

Apr 16, 2026 44m

Bright Futures' research estimates that around 270,000 young people (age 5–24) miss 20% or more of their education each year due to long-term illness. The consequences for qualifications, employment…

Assessing Complex Learners with Jordan Garrett

Apr 09, 2026 1h 11m

The needs around SEND in schools are increasing - both in numbers and complexity of needs – and many schools are struggling with the best way to support their learners effectively. They want to do…

Understanding PANS and PANDAS: Bridging the Gap in Education and Health with Tina Coope

Apr 02, 2026 50m

Did you know that common infections, like strep throat, can cause a neuroinflammatory response affecting the brain? Today we're raising awareness of difficult to diagnose and often misunderstood…

Understanding Epilepsy's Impact on Children and Young People with Catherine Hodder

Mar 26, 2026 45m

In recognition of International Purple Day today, Catherine Hodder, Head of Policy, Influencing & Youth Voice at Young Epilepsy joins Dale to discuss 'Understanding epilepsy's impact on children…

Supporting Children with Down syndrome to Reach Their Full Potential with Sarah Holton

Mar 19, 2026 52m

Did you know that children with Down syndrome have a different learning profile? Ahead of World Down Syndrome Day this Saturday, Sarah Holton from Down syndrome UK, joins Dale to tell us how we can…

*Special Episode* - Fixing a Broken System: Response to the White Paper

Mar 17, 2026 1h 37m

This is a special episode focusing on the new White Paper and the SEND reforms consultation. Last week, I published my response and reflections — not just on the White Paper and the consultation…

Young Carers: Voices That Matter with Kasia Thompson

Mar 12, 2026 49m

Young carers often take on adult responsibilities, balancing school, social life, and caregiving, all while navigating the emotional impact of disability in their families. This is an increasingly…

*Special Episode* National Neurodiversity Shows 2026 with Steph Barnett

Mar 10, 2026 33m

In this special episode of SENDcast, host Dale speaks with Steph Barnett, the show planner for the National Neurodiversity Shows. Together, they discuss the inception and significance of these…

Working Effectively with TAs with Sara Alston

Mar 05, 2026 1h 9m

Teaching Assistants (TAs) are the unsung heroes in schools - and an incredible resource. Yet their impact is often limited when teachers aren't equipped to work with them effectively. We're missing…

The Effectiveness of EHCPs. The EHCP process and the SEND reform with Nana-Kofi Okyere

Feb 26, 2026 1h 14m

"We have an EHCP, so we have something to work from, but almost every local authority allocates and does things in a different way." Nana-Kofi Okyere Today Dale welcomes Nana a SEN Expert/Consultant,…

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