In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Stephanie Smith, Head of School at Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special free school provision for young autistic students the 'Cavendish School'
They discuss everything about making schools better for autistic children and young people.. from removing attendance barriers and supporting EBSA, trauma-informed approaches, creating a sensory space/room, working in partnership with autistic learner's parents, lunchtimes, playtimes to developing life-skills in a practical and authentic way.
Useful links:
SEND Small Steps Curriculum
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10m1g3
Sensory Room Information
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kj4fg
Sensory Profile Assessment
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gcbif
Cavendish School's Website:
https://thecavendishschool.org.uk
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)