Make it Make SENDs #2 - Follow the Empathy Road: Educating for Inclusion with Ginny Bootman

Join me on this week’s episode of the Make it Make SENDs podcast as I chat with the remarkable Ginny Bootman — a SENDCO, former headteacher, author and champion of empathy-driven SEND education.🚀 In this conversation we dive into:Ginny’s journey from classroom to leading inclusive practiceHow empathy, trust and relationships make all the difference in SEND provisionThe current state of SEND legislation, what’s working and what still needs to changePractical advice for teachers, parents (like me, father of an autistic daughter) and anyone working with young peopleGinny’s favourite strategies, time-saving hacks and what she’d change overnight if she could📚 Check out Ginny’s work:Book: Independent Thinking on Being a SENDCO by Ginny Bootman (113 tips for building relationships, saving time and changing lives) – crownhouse.co.uk+1Ginny’s Talks & Podcast appearances – find them at her website and listen to her podcast “Follow the Empathy Road” Ginny Bootman | Follow the Empathy Road.+1https://thesendcast.com/category/episodes/ginny-bootman/🌐 Join the Detention Diaries community:Visit: www.detentiondiaries.com (subscribe for our weekly newsletter, resources, and more)Instagram: @_detention_diariesYouTube: @Detention_DiariessX (formerly Twitter): @DetentionDiary🎧 We also recommend checking out previous podcast episodes if you’re new to the show — https://open.spotify.com/show/1hbydmiXAUaX8ktaoCphaF?si=9afcba5dfe354554 . If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and share so we can keep growing this conversation and supporting all those working in and around SEND.Thank you for listening, and a huge thank you to Ginny Bootman for bringing her energy, insight and passion. Hit play, sit back, and let’s get into it.Support the showEnjoyed the episode? Then it’s time to join the class. 👉 Head to www.detentiondiaries.com to read the blog, sign up for the newsletter, and join our online staffroom community.Because education doesn’t end at the classroom door — and neither does the conversation.