Welcome back for season five! We can't quite believe we've reached the fifth season of the SEND Network series already. To celebrate, this episode sees the return of our first ever guest Gary Aubin. In this episode, Gary and Izzy discuss helpful tasks that can help start your year as a SENCo right. The episode covers: Getting to know your SEND regi…

https://youtu.be/F-jrkxog6NA In this episode of Clear To Send, François Vergès and Rowell Dionicio dive into the topic of optimizing Wi-Fi performance and coverage. As part of our “Back to Basics” series, we explore various strategies and best practices to enhance your wireless network’s efficiency. Key points discussed in this episode include: Cov…

As The SEND Network Podcast reaches it's fifth season, we look back at our episodes so far and provide you with some of our experts top tips for working in the SEND sector. From time management to multi-sensory learning, unmasking to supporting neurodiverse staff. Discover the best advice our experts have had to offer throughout our 26 episodes! Th…

https://youtu.be/8u0hXi-tMIk Meter is going one step beyond AI chat bots with their product Command. It’s a generative UI that goes beyond command line interface and adds visuals to create custom dashboards using a natural language interaction. A network operator can make queries for their network, configure SSIDs, new networks, and other network c…

Wi-Fi 7 is just around the corner. It offers new features and complexities to help increase throughput and maintain low latency. In this episode, we’re joined by Arista Networks who gives us a run down on the different versions of MLO. With their testing, they’ve seen a few versions of MLO being used. As well as seeing when MLO gets triggered and h…

As season four of the SEND Network Podcast comes to a close, Izzy is joined by Hester Richardson to discuss the often misunderstood condition Multi Sensory Impairment (also known as deafblindness). In the episode, Hester highlights: What MSI is and how to spot it Working with the families of children with MSI Improving communication and accessibili…

https://youtu.be/z-goZs5Z7aY Meraki starts with telling us the Wi-Fi trifecta of readiness. That is Regulatory/specs/certifications, Clients, and Infrastructure. You need all of this. And when you have all of this in place, Meraki adds useful features for the network operator. Features such as Proactive PCAP and Root Cause Analysis. This isn’t just…

Just as her new book hits the shelves, author and former teacher/SENDCO Georgina Durrant joins Izzy to discuss emotional regulation skills in primary school. Topics covered in this episode include: The current problems with the SEND system What it can look like if a child is struggling with emotional regulation Healthy strategies to deal with emoti…

Fortinet has had a strong portfolio. They’ve been able to show all the solutions that are pertinent to a secure Wi-Fi network at every Mobility Field Day they’ve attended. This one is no different. Their end-to-end solutions make it easy for any organization to select Fortinet. It’s no shock that they’ve been able to develop a Wi-Fi 7 access point.…

https://youtu.be/I6KASVEiCag Rowell and Jussi discussed the integration and functionality of a new live view feature in Hamina. Jussi explained that the feature pulls data from the vendor, including details such as AP locations, maps, transmit powers, and more, to create a more accurate network coverage prediction. The discussion also touched on th…

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Catrina Lowri, a Neurodiversity and Inclusion consultant with lived experience working as a neurodivergent teacher, employee and employer. They discussed how to support neurodiverse teachers in your school. We covered a range of topics, including: Universal support for all teachers Movi…

In this episode, we’re speaking with Anil Varanasi – the CEO at Meter. He’s an engineer that set out to solve an infrastructure problem with his brother, Sunil. Meter, founded in 2015, is a Network as a Service company that provides end-to-end networking solutions. From firewalls, to switches, and Wi-Fi – they provide the infrastructure for busines…

Live demos are awesome to see. And when executed very well it is impressive. Arista Networks came to Mobility Field Day 11 ready to wow the delegates. With a Wi-Fi 7 access point in the room and a Google Pixel phone, they were able to show how MLO works in Wi-Fi 7. From their dashboard, it showed how the phone was associated to both 5 GHz and 6 GHz…

https://youtu.be/nCLoqCq-1CM Rowell was fortunate to be a delegate for Mobility Field Day (MFD) 11 which was located in Santa Clara, CA. Juniper Networks was the first presenter at MFD11 and just like in previous MFD events, there were many announcements and new features coming to the Mist dashboard. A lot of the discussion does revolve around Marv…

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (or SLCN). The key areas covered are: Identifying SLCN Universal approaches Targeted Support And more information about what Speech and L…

In episode 333 of the CTS podcast, your hosts François Vergès and Rowell Dionicio delve deep into understanding Wi-Fi channels and frequencies. During the podcast, they discuss the intricacies of Wi-Fi channel operations and the science behind the frequencies used in Wi-Fi connections. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone seekin…

In this episode, we’re joined by sensory specialist Joanna Grace to discuss hidden sensory difficulties in the classroom. This podcast episode features discussion on: How a classroom setting can affect a child’s sensory needs Visual processing differences Strategies to use in the classroom There are many sensory processing differences out there, so…

We’re headed back to the basics with a series of episodes focused on Wi-Fi fundamentals. How do devices and access points communicate with each other? How does it work in varying environments? A standards body defines how different vendors and manufacturers use a standard way to communicate over the air. Since the inception of Wi-Fi, […] The post C…

Welcome back for season FOUR of the SEND Network Podcast! It’s no secret that being a SENCO can be stressful as well as at times a lonely job. Sometimes you may be so focused on your students learning and wellbeing, that you neglect your own mental health needs. As part of Stress Awareness Month, Lorraine Petersen provides tips on how to look after…

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! To mark this important week, we are joined by friend of the podcast, Cheryl Warren. Cheryl and Izzy discuss the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and how to be a neuroaffirming educator and SENCO. This is the final episode of series three, so thanks for coming along! Make sure you keep an eye on the SEND…

For this episode, Izzy is joined by Duncan Casburn, aka PDA Dad UK, to discuss unmasking neurodivergence in the classroom. Many neurodivergent people mask as a way to disguise parts of themselves to better fit in with those around them. This episode looks at: The effects of masking How to encourage neurodivergent students to unmask Pathological Dem…

Coming back from WLPC we feel highly motivated. But we also took the time to reflect on the conference, the content, and the people we connected with. In this episode, we talk about the lessons we’ve learned from WLPC Phoenix. Those lessons are: The post CTS 331: 10 Things We Learned From WLPC Phoenix appeared first on Clear To Send.…

This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. This is part two of our conversation with Frances, in which we discuss positive action that educators and schools can take to help tackle discrimination against a student's race and disability. Topics discussed in this episode include: Unconscious bias A diver…

In a big surprise to us, HPE has announced they will be acquiring Juniper Networks. We’ve been working with Mist Systems since Juniper Networks acquired them. We’re hoping the acquisition doesn’t impact Mist negatively but we can see why HPE wanted the MistAI technology. In this episode, we’re going to provide our opinions on the […] The post CTS 3…

This episode of the SEND Network Podcast tackles intersectionality between race and SEND. Inclusivity is a major talking point within education. However, sometimes this doesn’t materialise for pupils from ethnic minorities, especially when in need of additional support. Frances Akinde joins Izzy Felton to explore why this is, what it means for stud…

Network Access Control (NAC) has always been a challenging technology to implement. It usually meant utilizing someone with an expert level certification to come in and deploy it on your network. I remember when I was a systems administrator and watched a seasoned network engineer struggle to get it working the right way. Today, Juniper […] The pos…

For episode two of series three, Sharon Smith joins host Izzy Felton to discuss including children with Down’s syndrome in the classroom. Sharon advises ways to implement a whole school inclusive culture and provides insight into her daughter's experiences in a mainstream school. The episode breaks whole school inclusivity into three sections: Incl…

The SEND Network podcast is back for a third season! Dr Tracy Packiam Alloway joins host Izzy Felton to discuss how to support children who have difficulties with maths, also known as dyscalculia. Tracy explains the what, where and why of dyscalculia, and then focuses on the different strategies educators can use to support children and young peopl…

Rowell and Jussi discussed the use of 3D modeling for Wi-Fi design and validation using Hamina. Jussi demonstrated the tool they use, showing how it can predict signal behavior in a warehouse environment. They also discussed the importance of 3D modeling for validating project details like shelf heights and the construction of walls. There’s immens…

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Wi-Fi access point form factor. You may have noticed that the size of Wi-Fi access points is increasing. Why is this happening? We provide some answers in this episode. We also talk about the challenges vendors face in providing directional antennas on the 6 GHz band, […] The post CTS 327: The Evolut…

In WLPC Prague 2023, there were a lot of great presentations. It’s a must-attend Wi-Fi conference where you can connect with smart Wi-Fi people. You’re guaranteed to leave feeling inspired and you’ll have ideas of what you will want to do next with your Wi-Fi network or even your career. In this episode, we’re going […] The post CTS 326: Greatness …

To wrap up Season 2 of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Dr Susie Nyman about multi-sensory learning and how she creatively teaches her students science. Susie explores how SENDCOs can use props to help teach students with SEND in a multi-sensory manner, even with items found in a charity shop, and shares some specific techniques listed in …

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, India speaks to Nicholas Prempeh about the transition for students with SEND into post-16 education. They explore the challenges young people face and how SENCOs, teachers and practitioners can support their students going through this transition. Nicholas explains the importance of getting the right sup…