The SEND Network Podcast Special Edition: Live at the Tes SEND Show 2025

The SEND Network Podcast

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