In this episode, Izzy and early years specialist Jayne Carter discuss developing the language of emotions in the early years – looking at different approaches and the importance of focusing on helping children improve their ability to express themselves.

They discuss:

• The EEF’s ‘5 a day principle’
• The ‘little and often’ approach
• The significance of ‘hooks’

Resources

• EEF Blog: Five evidence-based strategies to support high-quality teaching for pupils with SEND

About Jayne

Jayne is a qualified primary school teacher and early years specialist, and is the current Programme Development Lead at Partnership for Children.

The SEND Network
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An estimated 1 million schoolchildren in the UK are affected by dyslexia. Despite this, sometimes the need is overlooked. Dyslexia specialist Louise Selby explains why this can be the case and how dyslexia can be ‘brought back into the room’.

They discuss:

• The new definition of dyslexia and why we need to talk about it
• What dyslexia can look like
• What can be done in the classroom/school

Resources

• Dyslexia definition 2025
• Papers - Delphi dyslexia definition research papers, Dyslexia being seen research paper
• Supporting dyslexia across the secondary curriculum
• Dyslexia-friendly learning environment checklists
• Metacognition resources
• Dyslexia-friendly teaching & learning checklists
• Louise's Higher interest lower level books catalogue
• Scaffolding learning activity

About Louise

Louise is a Dyslexia Specialist Teacher & Assessor with 25 years of experience working in schools and is the author of Morph Mastery and All About Dyslexia.

www.louiseselbydyslexia.com

The SEND Network
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In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, guest host Georgie Green is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Kate Freeman. They discuss the importance of early intervention to support children with speech, language and communication needs. The key areas covered are:

• Signs to look out for to identify SLCN
• What does 'early' really mean?
• What intervention might look like in the classroom
• Key tips to ensure successful interventions

About Kate

Kate is a highly experienced and driven speech and language therapist, author and consultant working with Speech & Language Link and other organisations.

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

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)