In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Elizabeth Cordle to discuss the importance of neuromotor development in early education. This is part one of a two part series.

Elizabeth and Georgie discuss:

• The importance of motor maturity
• Factors which might cause slower neuromotor development in the early years
• Neuromotor development and SEND

About Elizabeth Cordle

Elizabeth Cordle is the founder of Corefulness and a Chartered Physiotherapist. Over many years her work has been wonderfully varied but her main focus has been on rehabilitation which encompasses identifying the root causes of problems and providing solutions.

You can find out about Corefulness here.

The SEND Network

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In this episode of The SEND Network Podcast, Georgie is joined by Manny Awoyelu to discuss the importance of a whole school approach to support oral communication.

Manny and Georgie discuss how:

• Oral Communication is the forgotten discipline after Reading, Writing & Mathematical skills.
• Oral communication deepens learning in the classroom
• Oral Communication is tied to self-advocacy - without language and oral communication skills, we are not truly preparing children to leave their stamp on the world.

About Manny

Manny is former Assistant Head Teacher from the UK, now adventuring in the UAE as an Inclusion Specialist. Manny is an passionate education advocate, speaker and writer.

Contact Manny 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

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The SEND Network Podcast is back for Season 8 to kick off the new academic year! And we're bringing you a new host, the brilliant Georgie Green.

In this opening episode, Georgie is joined by Angela Lydon, former PMLD teacher and now National Manager for the Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Programme.

This episode covers:

• The importance of movement as a priority for children and young people with complex needs
• How to incorporate physical activity into the daily routine
• Access to high quality PE for all students

About Angela

Angela was previously a PMLD teacher with 23 yrs experience in the classroom, and is now the National Manager for the Special Olympics Motor Activities Training Programme.

Contact Angela via LinkedIn 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)