We’re back for another season of the SEND Network Podcast! To kick things off for our seventh series, Izzy is joined by early years specialists Kerry Murphy and David Cahn. 

They discuss neurodivergent play, exploring:

• Kerry’s A–Z of Neurodiverse Play
• David’s work as a neurodiversity-affirming childminder
• How we can decolonise play in early years settings

Resources

• Respecting neurodivergent play: what does it look like?
• Implicit bias may help explain high preschool expulsion rates for black children
• Want to hear more about neurodivergent play? Listen to our episode with Simon Airey! - Valuing and developing neurodivergent play with Simon Airey

About Kerry and David

David Cahn is an early childhood educator with experience across a range of settings. Two years ago, he and his wife launched a childminding service that champions neuroaffirming practice.

Kerry Murphy is an early years specialist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked across schools, local authorities, and now lectures at Goldsmiths university.

Academy 21 

This episode is sponsored by Academy21, the UK’s leading online, DfE-accredited, alternative provision experts. Working with schools, local authorities and multi-academy trusts, they help students, through live teaching to build confidence, re-engage and progress in their education.

Academy21 works in partnership with schools and other institutions to support students who are struggling with attendance for whatever reason, providing a bridge towards reintegration.

Find out more about Academy21 by heading to their website, academy21.co.uk , or follow them on the SEND Network!