SENsational The Special Educational Needs Podcast
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★ - 1 ratingWe are Witherslack Group and we provide inspirational education and care to children and young people. We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum disorder; Asperger’s Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.
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How To Build A Future Of Success: Inspirational Advice
February 27, 2024 12:45 - 19 minutes - 21.8 MBWe're joined by Kirsty Doyle, Entrepreneur & Fashion Designer, discussing how she works with young people to build aspiration as they enter the world of work. On this episode of SENsational, Kirsty shares her experience of her entrepreneurial journey, talking about her set-backs and challenges, and how she has worked with children and young people across the UK, offering inspiring sessions and visits to her very own studio, to help young people think about their future endeavours. Kirst...
Sensory Support for Primary School Pupils
February 06, 2024 15:51 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBOn this SENsational episode, we are joined by Maggie Morton and Laura Oliver, Occupational Therapists for Witherslack Group as they discuss children's most common sensory-seeking behaviours and the best ways to support them. They also explore sensory regulation, sensory overload and the best strategies and activities that can be integrated into the daily lives of our children to help them build essential life skills. We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
What Is An EHCP?
January 11, 2024 12:41 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBEver wondered if your young person might need an EHCP? Simone Mattinson, Partnerships Manager for our Group, shares her first-hand experience from a parent and professional perspective. From exploring how to navigate the EHCP process to details of a draft EHCP, plus many more interesting insights worth knowing. For more details on the EHCP process, download our free 'A Guide To The Education, Health and Care Plan' Support Pack: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources/education-health-...
Helping Your Child Settle Into A New School
December 15, 2023 08:53 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBJoin us for a discussion with Wendy Yeo, Head Teacher of our Castlefell School, and Arron Hutchinson, Education Training Director of The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, exploring ways to support your child settle into a new school. Whether it is the jump from primary to secondary or transitioning to a SEN provision, they have top tips and strategies to support your child along the way. We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational. Join us for a free live webinar, by visiting:htt...
What Is An SEN School?
November 13, 2023 14:24 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBWe believe that every child or young person deserves access to inspirational education, regardless of their unique learning requirements or needs. Susan Gill, Head Teacher from our Bridgeway School, talks us through the unique benefits of Special Educational Needs schools and some of the amazing outcomes of pupils who have flourished the support they need. We hope you enjoyed this episode of SENsational. Join us for a free live webinar, by visiting:https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/advice...
Embracing Neurodiversity & Home Life
October 16, 2023 08:59 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThere are so many moving parts to home life, right? From school runs to meal times and everything in between, how can it all be managed? In our latest episode of our podcast, SENsational, we explore managing a neurodiverse household with Tracy Bowyer, Parenting Co-Ordinator from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. If you want to learn more about our other webinars and resources, please visit the websit...
Autism: What Every Parent Needs To Know
August 31, 2023 08:38 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWe're pleased to bring you this episode of SENsational titled 'Autism: What Every Parent Needs to Know, with Anne-Marie Harrison, training director from Ideas Afresh Education. This episode is designed for parents and carers right at the beginning of their journey. Perhaps you’re just discovering your child is showing traits of autism, or you’re even considering applying for an assessment to diagnosis. We'll be chatting about how to get an assessment, myths and misrepresentations associated ...
Social Media & Online Gaming
July 13, 2023 14:20 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSocial media and online games are evidently present in our children and young people's lives. On this episode of SENsational, we are joined by two Witherslack Group experts, Dr. Dee Khaira, Clinical Psychologist and Lois Howard, IT Infrastructure and Development Manager, where we explore educating ourselves and our children, platforms that come with surprising risks, plus top tips on keeping our children safe as they use these online devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Learning To Read With The Phonics Fairy
June 06, 2023 11:52 - 15 minutes - 14 MBLearning to read can be challenging for our neurodiverse children and young people. On this episode of SENsational, we are joined by leading phonics consultant Amy McElhatton, who talks us through the importance of introducing reading at an early age, how we can break learning down into more manageable chunks, and how to collaborate with your child's school to ensure that learning can be implemented at home as it is in school. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of S...
Top Tips for Building Up Autistic Children
May 09, 2023 15:55 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBChris Bonnello, autistic advocate and award-winning writer and speaker, joins us for another episode of SENsational. In this podcast, Chris explores finding methods to succeed in both school and social environments whilst learning to embrace the authenticity of ASD. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloadable guides by clicking here www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/resources. Hosted...
Impulse Control & Risk Management
April 05, 2023 12:13 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode of SENsational, we have the pleasure of sharing knowledge of our expert speaker Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, unravelling strategies on how to deal with impulsive behaviour, the ‘stop, think, and do’ coaching model, and how to help children overcome low feelings after an outburst. Thank you for listening, and we hope you find this episode of SENsational useful. You can explore more of our resources, including webinars and downloada...
Exam preparation, memory techniques and strategies for success.
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe exam period can be a particularly stressful and overwhelming time for neurodiverse children and young people, and so as parents and professionals, it is important to know how to help guide them through this. In this episode of SENsational, we welcome Colin Foley, Training Director at the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, and Chris Bonnello, an Autism advocate and author of ‘Autistic, Not weird’ as our expert speakers who talk about why neurodiverse children and young people find i...
Exam Preparation, Memory Techniques & Strategies For Success.
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe exam period can be a particularly stressful and overwhelming time for neurodiverse children and young people, and so as parents and professionals, it is important to know how to help guide them through this. In this episode of SENsational, we welcome Colin Foley, Training Director at the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, and Chris Bonnello, an Autism advocate and author of ‘Autistic, Not weird’ as our expert speakers who talk about why neurodiverse children and young people find i...
Life Beyond School: Making Successful steps
February 02, 2023 09:32 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBPreparing our children for finishing school and heading off to their next adventure can be a difficult time and there is sure to be some anxieties around such a big transition. For our neurodiverse families, there might be heightened concerns around how will our children manage, will there be enough support, are they even ready and what will they do without us! In this episode of SENsational, we chat with Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation and Emma Reardon, Director for Autism W...
Life Beyond School: Making Successful Steps
February 02, 2023 09:32 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBPreparing our children for finishing school and heading off to their next adventure can be a difficult time and there is sure to be some anxieties around such a big transition. For our neurodiverse families, there might be heightened concerns around how will our children manage, will there be enough support, are they even ready and what will they do without us! In this episode of SENsational, we chat with Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation and Emma Reardon, Director for Autism W...
Changing Perceptions: A Pathway To Positive Behaviour.
January 03, 2023 15:02 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this episode of SENsational, we welcome Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and Stephen Howell, Lead Practitioner at Witherslack Group, as our expert speakers for our topic, Changing Perceptions: A Pathway to Positive Behaviour. During our conversation, we look at why neurodiverse children sometimes have difficulty self-regulating, the impact of positive and negative language, what differences we may see between girls and boys, the influence that school ...
Changing Perceptions: A Pathway to Positive Behaviour.
January 03, 2023 15:02 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOn this episode of SENsational, we welcome Emma Weaver, Deputy CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and Stephen Howell, Lead Practitioner at Witherslack Group, as our expert speakers for our topic, Changing Perceptions: A Pathway to Positive Behaviour. During our conversation, we look at why neurodiverse children sometimes have difficulty self-regulating, the impact of positive and negative language, what differences we may see between girls and boys, the influence that school ...
Christmas Support Podcast
December 14, 2022 11:25 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAs part of Witherslack Group’s Seasonal Support Pack, we are delighted to bring you a very special episode of our podcast, SENsational! This session focuses on advice and support over the Christmas holidays, which can be a wonderful time for making special memories, but also a challenging time for many families. Throughout this episode, we’ll cover lots of practical strategies to help make Christmas an enjoyable and positive experience for you and your family. It was a pleasure to welcom...
Superpowering A Strength-Based Approach
November 24, 2022 15:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin us for a super powered episode where were we discuss strategies to help develop wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. During our discussion we focus on nurturing a strength based approach to neurodiversity and the positive impact this can have on our children and young people. This approach aims to help people see the best in themselves and empower them with their own unique qualities. We are delighted to welcome Professor Sean Duggan OBE and Chief Executive of the NHS Confederatio...
Superpowering a strength-based approach
November 24, 2022 15:06 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin us for a super powered episode where were we discuss strategies to help develop wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. During our discussion we focus on nurturing a strength based approach to neurodiversity and the positive impact this can have on our children and young people. This approach aims to help people see the best in themselves and empower them with their own unique qualities. We are delighted to welcome Professor Sean Duggan OBE and Chief Executive of the NHS Confederatio...
ADHD: What every parent needs to know
October 19, 2022 12:12 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. For parents and carers, having a child diagnosed with ADHD can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode we chat with Lisa Rudge, Director of Parent Services at the ADHD Foundation on all things ADHD; what it is, what to expect, myths related to the condition, challenges and the positive traits. We also discuss some strategies parents and carers can put in place at home ...
ADHD: What Every Parent Needs To Know
October 19, 2022 12:12 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MBADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. For parents and carers, having a child diagnosed with ADHD can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode we chat with Lisa Rudge, Director of Parent Services at the ADHD Foundation on all things ADHD; what it is, what to expect, myths related to the condition, challenges and the positive traits. We also discuss some strategies parents and carers can put in place at home ...
Succeeding through sport: Positive benefits for neurodiverse minds
September 28, 2022 14:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBFor many, there is much joy in going for a run, a nice long walk or taking part in a team game, and we know the positive impact exercise can have on both adults and children; peace of mind, freedom and feel-good factor to name a few. In this podcast, we discuss the positive impact that exercise can have on our neurodiverse children and young people, whilst recognising that, for some, it might not always feel like something they want to get involved in. However, with encouragement and so...
Succeeding Through Sport: Positive Benefits For Neurodiverse Minds
September 28, 2022 14:49 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBFor many, there is much joy in going for a run, a nice long walk or taking part in a team game, and we know the positive impact exercise can have on both adults and children; peace of mind, freedom and feel-good factor to name a few. In this podcast, we discuss the positive impact that exercise can have on our neurodiverse children and young people, whilst recognising that, for some, it might not always feel like something they want to get involved in. However, with encouragement and so...
ADHD: The Building Blocks To Staying Calm & positive
August 24, 2022 12:23 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBTrying to keep on top of things as an adult can test our organisational skills, as well as our patience, however, it’s really important to look at the hurdles our ADHD children face in their day-to-day life, when it comes to keeping themselves organised, planning and of course staying calm if it’s not all going to plan. For the next episode of the SENsational podcast, we will be focusing our attention on ADHD and the building blocks to being organised and staying calm. Tracy Bowyer, Virtua...
ADHD: The building blocks to staying calm and positive
August 24, 2022 12:23 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBTrying to keep on top of things as an adult can test our organisational skills, as well as our patience, however, it’s really important to look at the hurdles our ADHD children face in their day-to-day life, when it comes to keeping themselves organised, planning and of course staying calm if it’s not all going to plan. For the next episode of the SENsational podcast, we will be focusing our attention on ADHD and the building blocks to being organised and staying calm. Tracy Bowyer, Virtua...
Back To School: Mindfulness Exercises
August 17, 2022 08:29 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis session focuses specifically on mindfulness exercises to support children and young people with the transition back to school after the summer break. Our guide through this experience is Michelle Conroy, Therapist and Mindfulness Coach for Witherslack Group. We hope you find this special edition useful, and if you would like to find out more about the Back to School Campaign, please visit our website www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/back-to-school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Back to School 2022 - Mindfulness Exercises
August 17, 2022 08:29 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBAs part of the Witherslack Group's Back to School Campaign we are delighted to bring you a very special episode of our podcast! This session focuses specifically on mindfulness exercises to support children and young people with the transition back to school after the summer break. Our guide through this experience is Michelle Conroy, Therapist and Mindfulness Coach for Witherslack Group. We hope you find this special edition useful and if you would like to find out more about the Back ...
Back to School: Mindfulness Exercises
August 17, 2022 08:29 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis session focuses specifically on mindfulness exercises to support children and young people with the transition back to school after the summer break. Our guide through this experience is Michelle Conroy, Therapist and Mindfulness Coach for Witherslack Group. We hope you find this special edition useful, and if you would like to find out more about the Back to School Campaign, please visit our website www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/back-to-school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Building Confidence & Happiness
July 27, 2022 14:27 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBConfidence is so important to a child’s future happiness, health, and success. Confident children are likely to be better equipped to deal with peer pressure, responsibility, frustrations, challenges, and both positive and negative emotions. This episode of SENsational explores the key factors in developing a child’s confidence, strategies to build up self-esteem, facing fears, self-image and the pressures of modern life. We welcome back the wonderful Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh...
Building confidence and happiness
July 27, 2022 14:27 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBConfidence is so important to a child’s future happiness, health, and success. Confident children are likely to be better equipped to deal with peer pressure, responsibility, frustrations, challenges, and both positive and negative emotions. This episode of SENsational explores the key factors in developing a child’s confidence, strategies to build up self-esteem, facing fears, self-image and the pressures of modern life. We welcome back the wonderful Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh...
The Role of Friendship and Autism
July 06, 2022 11:34 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Role of Friendship with Autism Making friends or developing a social circle can present it’s challenges for children and young people with ASD. Every child is different and for some the importance of having friends might be a key element to their happiness, and for others the anxiety of being involved in that social position or as part of a group can be too much. To offer support to families in this situation our most recent episode of SENsational focuses on the role of friendship and...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast: The Role of Friendship and Autism
July 06, 2022 11:34 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Role of Friendship with Autism Making friends or developing a social circle can present it’s challenges for children and young people with ASD. Every child is different and for some the importance of having friends might be a key element to their happiness, and for others the anxiety of being involved in that social position or as part of a group can be too much. To offer support to families in this situation our most recent episode of SENsational focuses on the role of friendship and...
The Role Of Friendship & Autism
July 06, 2022 11:34 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe Role of Friendship with Autism Making friends or developing a social circle can present it’s challenges for children and young people with ASD. Every child is different and for some the importance of having friends might be a key element to their happiness, and for others the anxiety of being involved in that social position or as part of a group can be too much. To offer support to families in this situation our most recent episode of SENsational focuses on the role of friendship and...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast - The impact of Covid-19 on neurodiverse children and young people
May 25, 2022 15:35 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe impact of Covid-19 on neurodiverse children and young people For this episode we are joined by podcast regular Emma Weaver, who is the Director of the Early Years Service for the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity. During our discussions we focus on the social changes and challenges faced by many children during this period, as well as the effects on mental health and the anxieties that parents and their children have faced. We also look at the impact on education with Emma brin...
The impact of Covid-19 on neurodiverse children and young people
May 25, 2022 15:35 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBThe impact of Covid-19 on neurodiverse children and young people For this episode we are joined by podcast regular Emma Weaver, who is the Director of the Early Years Service for the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity. During our discussions we focus on the social changes and challenges faced by many children during this period, as well as the effects on mental health and the anxieties that parents and their children have faced. We also look at the impact on education with Emma brin...
Careers Cast: Heading in the right direction
April 13, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThree of our deputy head teachers join us to share their career journeys. In this episode, we hear about the people that have contributed to their success, what good teamwork looks like for them and how they nurture talent. Filled with top tips and an insight into their roles, we're thrilled to be joined by Danny from Cumberland school in Greater Manchester, Kerri from Avon Park School in the Midlands and Vinny from Ashbrook School in Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Heading In The Right Direction
April 13, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThree of our deputy head teachers join us to share their career journeys. In this episode, we hear about the people that have contributed to their success, what good teamwork looks like for them and how they nurture talent. Filled with top tips and an insight into their roles, we're thrilled to be joined by Danny from Cumberland school in Greater Manchester, Kerri from Avon Park School in the Midlands and Vinny from Ashbrook School in Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Heading in the right direction
April 13, 2022 16:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThree of our deputy head teachers join us to share their career journeys. In this episode, we hear about the people that have contributed to their success, what good teamwork looks like for them and how they nurture talent. Filled with top tips and an insight into their roles, we're thrilled to be joined by Danny from Cumberland school in Greater Manchester, Kerri from Avon Park School in the Midlands and Vinny from Ashbrook School in Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Supporting Your Anxious Child
April 08, 2022 09:50 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSupporting your anxious child In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. This episode explores anxiety in children, the key signs to look out for, and where to go for help plus strategies parents and carers can put in place to prevent anxiety in children. We are delighted to welcome back Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education and Professor Sean Duggan, Clinical Advisor for Witherslack Group and chief executive of t...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast: Supporting your anxious child
April 08, 2022 09:50 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSupporting your anxious child In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. This episode explores anxiety in children, the key signs to look out for, and where to go for help plus strategies parents and carers can put in place to prevent anxiety in children. We are delighted to welcome back Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education and Professor Sean Duggan, Clinical Advisor for Witherslack Group and chief executive of t...
Supporting your anxious child
April 08, 2022 09:50 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSupporting your anxious child In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having a mental health problem has increased by 50%. This episode explores anxiety in children, the key signs to look out for, and where to go for help plus strategies parents and carers can put in place to prevent anxiety in children. We are delighted to welcome back Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education and Professor Sean Duggan, Clinical Advisor for Witherslack Group and chief executive of t...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast - Supporting neurodiverse children and young people to make friends
March 09, 2022 17:02 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBSupporting neurodiverse children and young people to make friends Join us for an episode that looks at some of the challenges that neurodiverse children may face when it comes to building a friendship group. During the session we discuss developing friends through shared interests, building resilience when it doesn't go to plan, what makes a good friend, and celebrating the successes no matter how big or small. We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education ...
Supporting Neurodiverse Children & Young People To Make Friends
March 09, 2022 17:02 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBSupporting neurodiverse children and young people to make friends Join us for an episode that looks at some of the challenges that neurodiverse children may face when it comes to building a friendship group. During the session we discuss developing friends through shared interests, building resilience when it doesn't go to plan, what makes a good friend, and celebrating the successes no matter how big or small. We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education ...
Supporting neurodiverse children and young people to make friends
March 09, 2022 17:02 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBSupporting neurodiverse children and young people to make friends Join us for an episode that looks at some of the challenges that neurodiverse children may face when it comes to building a friendship group. During the session we discuss developing friends through shared interests, building resilience when it doesn't go to plan, what makes a good friend, and celebrating the successes no matter how big or small. We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education ...
Creating Autism Friendly Classrooms
February 02, 2022 14:01 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBCreating Autism Friendly Classrooms Join us for a special episode of SENsational, which has been dedicated to offering advice and support to SEN Co-ordinators and teaching professionals working with neurodiverse children and young people. On the podcast we are joined by our friend Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education who guides us through the topic, Creating Autism Friendly Classrooms. During our discussion we take our listeners on a whistle stop tour of what an autism friendl...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast - Creating Autism Friendly Classrooms
February 02, 2022 14:01 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBCreating Autism Friendly Classrooms Join us for a special episode of SENsational, which has been dedicated to offering advice and support to SEN Co-ordinators and teaching professionals working with neurodiverse children and young people. On the podcast we are joined by our friend Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education who guides us through the topic, Creating Autism Friendly Classrooms. During our discussion we take our listeners on a whistle stop tour of what an autism friendl...
SENsational: The Special Educational Needs Podcast - Supporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids
February 01, 2022 12:15 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSupporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids Join us for an episode that focuses on neurodiverse children and young people's social sensitivities and the impact that it can have on their home, school and social lives. During the episode we aim to develop further understanding of this topic by looking at practical strategies to help gently nurture social capabilities. As well as ways we can put our children in social situations that are within their own reach and interests so th...
Supporting Social Tolerance For Socially Sensitive Children
February 01, 2022 12:15 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSupporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids Join us for an episode that focuses on neurodiverse children and young people's social sensitivities and the impact that it can have on their home, school and social lives. During the episode we aim to develop further understanding of this topic by looking at practical strategies to help gently nurture social capabilities. As well as ways we can put our children in social situations that are within their own reach and interests so th...
Supporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids
February 01, 2022 12:15 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSupporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids Join us for an episode that focuses on neurodiverse children and young people's social sensitivities and the impact that it can have on their home, school and social lives. During the episode we aim to develop further understanding of this topic by looking at practical strategies to help gently nurture social capabilities. As well as ways we can put our children in social situations that are within their own reach and interests so th...