In our final episode before the holidays, Izzy is joined by Jane Green MBE. They discuss emotional based school avoidance, and the link between neurodivergence and joint hypermobility conditions.

Jane also answers questions submitted by our SEND Network members! Listen to the end to hear what she has to say. If you would like to ask future guests questions, register for the SEND Network today.

Resources
SEDSConnective is the foremost hypermobility neurodivergent charity dedicated to supporting individuals with hypermobility (EDS HSD) and neurodivergent conditions (Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, TS, Dyslexia, and more).

Check out their research on their website www.sedsconnective.org

Other research:

• Physical health challenges in neurodivergent children and young people
• Autism and mental health

About Jane
Jane is a former Assistant Headteacher, ex-national lead for autism, ADHD and dyspraxia, has worked in all phases of education and the founder and chair of the SEDSConnective.

Contact Jane
Email: Chair@sedsconnective.org
Twitter: @SEDSConnective

The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast

New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

Gary Aubin returns for the second time this series, to discuss how SENCOs can best utilise and support the teaching assistants in their school.

Including:

• Tapping into you TAs interests and specialties
• Looking at the EEF's Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants guide
• How to support them in their role

Resources
Check out the EEF's Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants resource

About Gary
Gary leads a national network of MAT SEND leaders through whole education as well as the author of the Lone SENCO and the SEND Matters blog.

Contact Gary
Email: SENDMattersUK@gmail.com
Twitter: Gary Aubin (@SENDMattersUK) / Twitter
LinkedIn: Gary Aubin | LinkedIn
Read the SEND Matters Blog here: Blog – SEND Matters

The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast

New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

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 Rowland joins Izzy on the podcast to discuss the deeper reasons students may not be in school.

During the episode, Suzy covers:

• The five main groups of children that are most likely to be school avoiders and why
• Universal provision to help students attend school
• Examples of what school staff can do to gain a young person's trust

Resources mentioned in this episode
Your Child is Not Broken - Heidi Mavir
PDA in the Family - Steph Curtis
My Senses Are Like Cups - Clare Ward and James Galpin
'I can't go to school!' - Suzy Rowland

About Suzy
Suzy is an author, Autism & ADHD Specialist, and founder of the Happy in School Project.

Contact Suzy
Check out her website www.suzyrowland.com

SEND Network Courses
The SEND Network courses are designed to provide best practice strategies to support children across the four broad areas of need. Each course contains four topic modules to work through in your own time. Find out more on our website!

The SEND Network
For more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcast

New to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)