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The SENDcast

Dale Pickles

Booking Overview

A weekly interview podcast focused on special educational needs and disability, typically featuring specialist educators, school leaders, consultants, authors, and practitioners with professional or lived expertise. Suitable pitches include SEND researchers and advisors, neurodiversity specialists, therapeutic and sensory practitioners, inclusive-education leaders, and authors with practical guidance; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are accessible subject-matter experts rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 352

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 155 subscribers

Instagram: 3.8k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@thesendcast.com

podcast@thesendcast.com

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Host

Dale Pickles - Host of a weekly podcast focused on special educational needs and disability, covering practical approaches, professional knowledge, and current issues in SEND.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professional experience in SEND, special education, neurodiversity, school leadership, therapeutic practice, sensory support, child development, or related family services. Authors, consultants, trainers, founders, and practitioners with practical frameworks or lived experience are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship of relevant books or practical guides, Leadership in specialist schools, trusts, or education organisations, Professional consultancy, training, or advisory work, Development of practical frameworks, programmes, or services for SEND communities, Conference speaking, published education work, or recognised specialist practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Helen Bray - SEND Reforms In Academy Trusts, Vulnerability Dashboards, Inclusion Funding, Accountability, And Workforce Capacity.

Simon Tanner - SEND Reforms, Trust-level Accountability, Capacity, Ehcps, Inclusion Funding, And Support For Schools.

Emma Muir - Late ADHD Diagnosis, Neurodivergence, Hyperfocus, And The Relationship Between Context And Perceived Strengths.

Natasha Grays - Sensory Support At Home, Neuroinclusive Environments, Sensory Processing, Regulation, Sleep, And Practical Home Adaptations.

Charlotte MacDougall - Wellbeing For Neurodivergent Children In School, Chronic Stress, Masking, School Demands, And Practical Support For Children And Families.

Recent Topics

Education, Special Education, Neurodiversity, Sensory Processing, Inclusive Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The SENDcast
:

Tes SEND Show live podcast with Samantha Asher

October 13, 2026

If you missed the Tes SEND Show last week - or were there but couldn't make every session - this is worth a listen.   This is a special episode recorded live at the show, where Dale was joined by Samantha, founder of Journey With Me and an independent SEND advisor with over 20 years' experience working across early years and primary settings.   Sam was at the show delivering a session on emotional regulation through the lens of neurodivergence, and the conversation covers a lot of ground from...

Ensuring behaviour policy closes the gap with Adam Hayes

October 08, 2026

Behaviour policies were never designed to be a log of misery. But for too many children, that's exactly what they've become. In this episode, Dale is joined by Adam Hayes, Managing Director of Therapeutic Thinking, to discuss behaviour policies - and what it would actually take to make them work for every child. Adam brings extensive experience across social care and education, and a refreshingly honest perspective on why so many schools are still punishing children for having an unmet nee...

From communication to burnout: Creating an inclusive environment for autistic learners with Joe Fautley

October 01, 2026

Burnout isn't one big thing. It's lots of smaller things, building and building - until even the smallest demand tips you over the edge. Joe Fautley, project coordinator at the Council for Disabled Children and neurodiversity advocate, returns to the podcast to discuss burnout, communication, and what it takes to build inclusive environments for autistic learners. Joe speaks from lived experience. Non-verbal for much of his childhood, he lost hard-won communication skills when he moved to a...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The SENDcast
:

How do I get in touch with The SENDcast?

The SENDcast is hosted by Dale Pickles. Its publicly listed emails are hello@thesendcast.com and podcast@thesendcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The SENDcast?

The publicly listed emails for The SENDcast: hello@thesendcast.com and podcast@thesendcast.com.

How many listeners does The SENDcast have?

Podseeker estimates The SENDcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The SENDcast?

The SENDcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional experience in SEND, special education, neurodiversity, school leadership, therapeutic practice, sensory support, child development, or related family services. Authors, consultants, trainers, founders, and practitioners with practical frameworks or lived experience are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Authorship of relevant books or practical guides; Leadership in specialist schools, trusts, or education organisations; Professional consultancy, training, or advisory work. Recent guests include Helen Bray, Simon Tanner, and Emma Muir.

How hard is it to get booked on The SENDcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The SENDcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Special Education, Neurodiversity, Sensory Processing, and Inclusive Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@thesendcast.com

podcast@thesendcast.com

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