Odd Socks and Docs
Lottie Andrews
Odd Socks and Docs is a podcast aimed at anyone working in a
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities setting. Primarily teaching children and young people with severe and complex and profound learning difficulties.
I hope this will be helpful to anyone with an interest in SEND including parents and other professionals in medical and social roles.
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Recording Recording Recording
Odd Socks and Docs
06/01/24 • 30 min
Recording is an important part of the teacher's job. Here I talk about how to make it workable and how new digital recording programmes designed for mainstream don't really fit special needs and can massively increase the teacher's workload.
The Little Mouse
Odd Socks and Docs
06/28/24 • 23 min
Looking at ways to deal with students bringing in precious things to school that may cause problems.
The Bacon Butty Project
Odd Socks and Docs
04/06/24 • 18 min
This episode looks at how a very successful mini business developed from teaching real life skills. A project that can be done with a full range of SEND students as a group or as individuals. Turning Friday mornings into the students and staff's favourite morning.
The Tuck Shop
Odd Socks and Docs
11/16/24 • 22 min
Working with a difficult class using a highly motivating carrot! Running a tuck shop had many learning objectives in life skills, social skills, working collaboratively, fine motor skills and maths skills. All the students showed very steady progress. It became a stepping stone to going into the community to shop.
Foiling around
Odd Socks and Docs
10/18/24 • 21 min
A perfect activity for any group, any ability, 1 to 1 or large group, any age! No planning and lots of learning.
An activity that is fun, creative and all that is required is some good tin foil!
Books Glorious Books
Odd Socks and Docs
06/14/24 • 20 min
How to make reading engaging, age-appropriate and fun for secondary age students with severe learning difficulties.
Visual Aids
Odd Socks and Docs
10/26/24 • 27 min
The importance of using visual aids in SEND settings and having system that is best fit for everyone. Understanding that a visual aid can be anything from the real thing to a rather obscure symbol.
Inclusion of students with the highest level of support for learning
Odd Socks and Docs
07/12/24 • 48 min
This episode follows on from the previous episode and we discuss successful inclusion of the students with the highest need for support.
Do you need to talk to a manager?
Odd Socks and Docs
06/21/24 • 27 min
When problems arise in class that you are struggling to resolve how best to approach a manager - some dos and don'ts!
Awesomely Autistic
Odd Socks and Docs
10/04/24 • 65 min
Sometimes as a teacher one of your students will teach you more than you teach them. this was the case with the unforgettable James. I am honoured to have his mum as a guest in this episode where she gives valuable insights into her world as parent of autistic twins. She reminds us that it is ok to be different and to look for joy. We reflect on some of the most valuable things he learned and some of the more entertaining moments.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Odd Socks and Docs have?
Odd Socks and Docs currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Odd Socks and Docs cover?
The podcast is about Kids & Family, Teaching, Educational, How To, Podcasts, Education and Autism.
What is the most popular episode on Odd Socks and Docs?
The episode title 'Taking learning outside of the class room.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Odd Socks and Docs?
The average episode length on Odd Socks and Docs is 30 minutes.
How often are episodes of Odd Socks and Docs released?
Episodes of Odd Socks and Docs are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Odd Socks and Docs?
The first episode of Odd Socks and Docs was released on Mar 4, 2024.
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