Welcome back for season FOUR of the SEND Network Podcast! It’s no secret that being a SENCO can be stressful as well as at times a lonely job. Sometimes you may be so focused on your students learning and wellbeing, that you may neglect your own mental health needs. As part of Stress Awareness Month, Lorraine provides tips on how to look after your…

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! To mark this important week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, Cheryl Warren. Cheryl and Izzy discuss the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and how to be a neuroaffirming educator and SENCO. This is the final episode of series three, so thanks for coming along! Make sure you keep an eye on the SEND…

For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss unmasking neurodivergence in the classroom. Many neurodivergent people mask as a way to disguise parts of themselves to better fit in with those around them. This episode looks at: The effects of masking How to encourage neurodivergent students to unmask Pathological Dem…

Coming back from WLPC we feel highly motivated. But we also took the time to reflect on the conference, the content, and the people we connected with. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we’ve learned from WLPC Phoenix. Those lessons are: Not as many real world Wi-Fi 6E presentations Wi-Fi 7 is coming sooner than we think MLO seems to be the…

This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. This is part two of our conversation with Frances, in which we discuss positive action that educators and schools can take to help tackle discrimination against a student's race and disability. Topics discussed in this episode include: Unconscious bias A diver…

https://youtu.be/YP_AQXx0nbo In a big surprise to us, HPE has announced they will be acquiring Juniper Networks. We’ve been working with Mist Systems since Juniper Networks acquired them. We’re hoping the acquisition doesn’t impact Mist negatively but we can see why HPE wanted the MistAI technology. In this episode, we’re going to provide our opini…

This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. Inclusivity is a major talking point within education. However, sometimes this doesn’t materialise for pupils from ethnic minorities, especially when in need of additional support. Frances Akinde joins Izzy Felton to explore why this is, what it means for stud…

https://youtu.be/Q9SFPY2Xzpw Network Access Control (NAC) has always been a challenging technology to implement. It usually meant utilizing someone with an expert level certification to come in and deploy it on your network. I remember when I was a systems administrator and watched a seasoned network engineer struggle to get it working the right wa…

For episode two of series three, Sharon Smith joins host Izzy Felton to discuss including children with Down’s syndrome in the classroom. Sharon advises ways to implement a whole school inclusive culture and provides insight into her daughter's experiences in a mainstream school. The episode breaks whole school inclusivity into three sections: Incl…

The SEND Network podcast is back for a third season! Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway joins host Izzy Felton to discuss how to support children who have difficulties with maths, also known as dyscalculia. Tracy explains the what, where and why of dyscalculia, and then focuses on the different strategies educators can use to support children and young peopl…

Rowell and Jussi discussed the use of 3D modeling for Wi-Fi design and validation using Hamina. Jussi demonstrated the tool they use, showing how it can predict signal behavior in a warehouse environment. They also discussed the importance of 3D modeling for validating project details like shelf heights and the construction of walls. There’s immens…

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Wi-Fi access point form factor. You may have noticed that the size of Wi-Fi access points is increasing. Why is this happening? We provide some answers in this episode. We also talk about the challenges vendors face in providing directional antennas on the 6 GHz band, and how some are able to solve t…

https://youtu.be/z-DsCKoUSMc In WLPC Prague 2023, there were a lot of great presentations. It’s a must-attend Wi-Fi conference where you can connect with smart Wi-Fi people. You’re guaranteed to leave feeling inspired and you’ll have ideas of what you will want to do next with your Wi-Fi network or even your career. In this episode, we’re going to …

To wrap up Season 2 of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Dr Susie Nyman about multi-sensory learning and how she creatively teaches her students science. Susie explores how SENDCOs can use props to help teach students with SEND in a multi-sensory manner, even with items found in a charity shop, and shares some specific techniques listed in …

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Nicholas Prempeh about the transition for students with SEND into post-16 education. They explore the challenges young people face and how SENCOs, teachers and practitioners can support their students going through this transition. Nicholas explains the importance of getting the right sup…

Rowell and François discussed their experiences with deploying OWE and WPA3 on a higher education Wi-Fi network. Rowell noted that the adoption has been slow due to device compatibility issues, particularly in higher education where many devices are personal and outside of their control. They opted for a slow rollout strategy to monitor and gather …

This is a special bonus episode of the SEND Network Podcast! Recently, the SEND Network were lucky enough to attend the Tes SEND Show. Izzy Felton caught up with some of the speakers and exhibitors at the show. To give you insight into what went on, whether you attended or not, we've put together a compilation of what they had to say. Speakers feat…

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India and Kate speak about identifying the needs of children with SEND. SENCOs and the wider school need a mindset of curiosity in order to help children get the support they need and thrive in the classroom. Kate's key points on identifying what SEND support a child needs includes: Using the assessment …

In this episode, we are having the pleasure to welcome Greg Ennis on the show. Greg is the author of the book called Beyond Everywhere, How Wi-Fi Became the World’s Most Beloved Technology. Greg is one of the founders of the Wi-Fi protocol. He has worked with organizations such as the IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance to create and democratize this techn…

This episode is sponsored by Arista. In this episode, we are welcoming Sriram Venkiteswaran, Director Product Management at Arista. The focus of this episode is to talk about Arista’s NAC solution called AGNI (Arista Guardian For Network Identity). Here are the topics discussed during this episode: What is Arista’s AGNI and what does AGNI bring to …

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India is joined by educational psychotherapist Angela Greenwood. They discuss supporting children to be safe to learn. Angela offers pointers on how practitioners can nurture relationships with SEND children and children who have experienced trauma. Angela notes that to create a secure base for learning,…

https://youtu.be/r_5PCGM83h0?si=fAgwG5au7cq0_QFx We had the pleasure of having Kevin Robinson, President and CEO of Wi-Fi Alliance Services, on the show with us. He introduced the new Wi-Fi Alliance subsidiary called Wi-Fi Alliance Services and discussed the AFC services they offer. Wi-Fi Alliance Services was announced on August 3rd. The subsidiar…

Shownotes Chris Grundemann joins the show to talk about what the goal is of Network Automation Forum. It’s an event to discuss everything about automation, orchestration, and observability. The Network Automation Forum will bring together people to further the discussion and help the community discover, design, develop, and deploy more software enh…

The SEND Network podcast is back for a second season and to kick things off, India is joined by Kate Browning to discuss three ways that SENCOs can manage their time. These include: 1. How you plan out your year as a SENCO - which aspects of your SENCO role can you plan for over the year? 2. How leadership for SEND is distributed across the school …

Wi-Fi Alliance defines three modes of operations for WPA3-Enterprise: This Episode is sponsored by WiFi Scanner Download your trial today at WiFiScanner.com Specifications WPA3-Enterprise Only Here are the important specifications: WPA3-Enterprise Transition Here are the important specifications: WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit Here are the important speci…

This episode is sponsored by Arista Networks We’re taking a dive into how a multi-function radio can help network engineers with many tasks. A multi-function radio is an additional radio not used for client access. It’s mostly used in listening mode. These are the six functions of the multi-function radio: An advantage of a multi-function […] The p…

In this episode, we’re diving into WPA3-Personal and understanding what is different between previous Wi-Fi security, such as WPA2. WPA3 has been around since 2018 but we’re barely implementing it in our networks because of 6 GHz. As we see more compatible 6 GHz compatible devices and access points we will see 6 GHz networks. […] The post CTS 318: …

The Tes SEND Show is for anyone and everyone who works with children with special educational needs and disabilities. This year it will be held on the 13th and 14th of October at the Business Design Centre in London. Registrations are open now! In the season finale of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to the director of the flagship Tes SEND S…

When supporting children with SEND, parents and practitioners must work collaboratively and compassionately. In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India and Jo speak about how practitioners can best support parents and carers at each point of their journey. Jo's parent/carer journey: 1. Realisation 2. Information gathering 3. Enquiries 4. Em…

By having regular, meaningful experiences with language, a child is given the opportunity to make choices, express themselves, and better communicate how they feel. Reading is an access point to a world of potential and in this episode, Dr Sarah Moseley talks to India about how we can best encourage children to engage with language by creating an i…

How can educators create a culture of strength based, neuro-affirming practice? In the final part of our 'supporting neurodivergent children' series with Cheryl Bedding, India and Cheryl discuss the importance of consistency within a setting and throughout the unique journey of each child. Cheryl's 3 main take aways from this conversation are: 1. E…

Kelly Burroughs, our special guest from iBwave, joins the podcast to discuss the shifting landscape in Enterprise from a ‘one and done single technology’ solution view to an agile ‘one and what’s the next technology’ roadmap view that includes Wi-Fi, LTE, IoT, 5G, etc. Different use cases require the right technology to be implemented and […] The p…

Vicarious trauma is sometimes referred to as secondary trauma and it is understood to be the emotional residue felt from forming empathic relationships. Working in SEND can mean being exposed to high levels of trauma and in this episode, Dr Asha Patel talks to India about how the cost of caring can be managed. Asha's main takeaways from this episod…

In Part 2 of our conversation with Cheryl Bedding, discussing 'The 3Cs of supporting neurodivergent children', we are discussing the importance of consideration. Cheryl speak to India about what we need to consider when creating inclusive and supportive spaces. This includes the look and feel of environments, the creation of visual routines, the po…

Everything starts with making a connection and in part one of The SEND Network's series on supporting neurodivergent children with Cheryl Bedding, India and Cheryl discuss how practitioners can make these foundational connections to best support children in their care. The episode focuses on: 1. Getting to know a child and not a diagnosis 2. Creati…