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 communication support in schools.

About Sophie

Sophie is a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Speech & Language Link, with a career dedicated to supporting schools and early years providers across both mainstream and specialist settings. Her work focuses on helping educators confidently identify and support children with speech, language and communication needs, ensuring every child can access learning and thrive.

About Juliet

Juliet is senior creative speech and language therapist at Speech & Language Link. With over 25 years experience, she combines research and innovation with a strategic clinical role in independent SEMH and mainstream schools.

About Speech & Language Link

This episode is sponsored by Speech & Language Link. Speech & Language Link work with schools, MATs, LAs and NHS speech and language therapy teams to help support children with speech, language and communication needs in school, whether that’s through screening tools, intervention materials, guidance, training and support from a therapist-backed help desk.

Check out their SEND Network profile, including all their content, here.

You can find Speech & Language Link intervention tools and packages here.

The SEND Network

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In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Dr. Sarah Moseley to discuss inclusive writing and assistive technology, the topic of Sarah's upcoming book.

Sarah and Georgie discuss:

• What is inclusive writing and what role does it play in the mainstream classroom?
• How can practitioners support agency and expression?
• How can assistive technology support writing skills?

About Dr. Sarah Moseley

Sarah provides face-to-face and online training, coaching, consultancy, and keynote presentations for professionals and families across all sectors. With over 30 years’ experience in both special and mainstream education, from teaching assistant to Headteacher, she specialises in removing barriers to learning and improving outcomes for all children and young people. Her work bridges research and practice, creating inclusive cultures where high expectations and accessibility go hand in hand. She holds a Master’s and PhD in Special Education, with a
focus on reading and self-esteem, and is the author of Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs.

She is currently writing her next book, Writing for All, which explores inclusive and adaptive approaches to teaching writing. Passionate about equity in education, she believes every action, no matter how small, can make a difference.

You can find out more here.

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)

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 capture their insights, experiences, and reflections from across the event.

From classroom innovation to inclusive practice and whole-school approaches, this episode brings together voices from across the SEND community sharing what inspired them at this year’s show.

Featuring:

00:43 - Dr. Asha Patel, Clinical Psychologist & CEO, Innovating Minds

02:16 - Tom Rees, Chief Executive of Ormiston Academies Trust and Strategic Advisor, SEND, DfE

03:05 - Dame Christine Lenehan, Strategic Advisor, SEND, DfE

03:45 - Dr Becky Baxter, Director of Education and Speech and Language Therapy, Down Syndrome UK

05:10 - Maria Taylor, International Director of Training

06:42 - Richard Lightfoot, Assistant Head Teacher

08:11 - Linda Francis, Head Teacher

09:29 - Stuart Plumridge, Nessy

13:30 - Cheryl Warren, Aperion Training

16:54 - Kirsty Maidment, AQA

18:43 - Lee Blemings, Guru Ltd