Best Lottie Andrews Podcasts (2025)

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The Beach Comber 16:12

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25d ago16:12

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Collecting stones and pebbles for use in the class room. A fantastic resource, sensory experience which is highly adaptable to make great lesson with many links to curriculum areas such as literacy, history and science. perfect for fine motor skills too.

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Time the greatest gift of all. 22:20

1M ago22:20

22:20

How successful teaching is about having great relationships with the staff and children. This can only happen by dedicating time to build the relationship.

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Let them be 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

The art of "Letting them be." and how this can be structured into activities across the curriculum and the school day. It is a very important skill to learn to be independent.

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Shopping 26:42

2M ago26:42

26:42

A fundamental Life Skill and needs to be taught carefully as it involves so many other skills. In this episode I talk about taking a group out weekly to a local shop and how to manage it.

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The Puppet 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

How puppets can really enhance conversation skills, including signing and bring fun and laughter into the classroom. Also touching on the use of hand puppets in Intensive Interaction sessions

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First this then that! 14:05

3M ago14:05

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Just a minute, hold on a sec often used and not very meaningful. In this short episode I talk about using First this and Then that a simple clear way of moving from one thing to another. An action being needed before the next thing can happen, helping students to be adaptable and flexible.

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The Mud Kitchen 23:19

3M ago23:19

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Children everywhere will be drawn to playing with the earth, sand, pebbles or dirt. The mud kitchen allows children in their own time and in their own way to explore and learn. It is cheap and easy to set up and provides hours of learning through play. Children of all ages and abilities will enjoy being in a mud kitchen giving the teacher ample opp…

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Be the Light in the Room 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

Everyone needs a light, maybe the light at the end of a dark tunnel, maybe a bright shining light, maybe a slow steady light with a warm glow. Reflecting on how the mood in a room can be lifted.

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Soup 25:06

4M ago25:06

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How a simple lesson of making soup can be developed into a community project with cross curricular links in reading, maths, social skills, independence skills, real life skills of shopping. In addition providing a great link for parents to work with them at home.

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Assault 1:09:49

4M ago1:09:49

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Unfortunately when living or working with some students with severe learning difficulties with challenging behaviours it is likely that you may get assaulted. In this episode I reflect on this and look at ways to reduce the risk and then look at how recovery can be helped.

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Monet 17:16

5M ago17:16

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How my love for Monet lead to a term of beautiful art work with my mixed ability SEND class. With the added bonus of beautiful displays, cards and gifts not to mention all the other skills and great behaviour.By Lottie Andrews

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Help cards 17:47

5M ago17:47

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A simple bespoke card for students and their supporters, or independent people with SEND to carry. These cards should immediately tell a member of the public or services how best to help when someone is in crisis or has had an accident.By Lottie Andrews

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Tombola 19:01

5M ago19:01

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Another idea for making Maths a fun activity whilst teaching other valuable life skills. Easy to adapt to age appropriate groups and easy to differentiate for individual students.By Lottie Andrews

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Button Box 21:49

5M ago21:49

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An idea for series of maths lessons that can be easily adapted and differentiated. The students have fun and their learning crosses into important areas of the curriculum including literacy, life skills and motor skills.By Lottie Andrews

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What is important? 23:30

7M ago23:30

23:30

The last episode of Series 2! When there just seems to be so many things that need to be done and taught, how do you decide what to prioritise and what is important to the students and parents! Have a wonderful Christmas break and make sure you rest!By Lottie Andrews

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The Great British Bake Off 19:20

7M ago19:20

19:20

How working collaboratively with TA's can produce a fabulous term long project with lots of important learning outcomes beyond baking skills.By Lottie Andrews

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Developing Good Relationships with Parents. 32:54

8M ago32:54

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When you work together with parents you get the best outcomes for their children. They can be an incredible resource and no one knows their child like they do. In this episode I look at developing those relationships.By Lottie Andrews

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Pancakes 31:17

8M ago31:17

31:17

How making pancakes weekly became a highly successful motivating lesson. Involving multi disciplinary work, lots of cross curricular links and real life skills that parents could practise with them at home.By Lottie Andrews

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The Tuck Shop 22:37

8M ago22:37

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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.…

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Jingle Bells 30:50

8M ago30:50

30:50

The magic and joy of Christmas, following traditions and making them special for your students and their parents. So many learning opportunities to be found in these activities.By Lottie Andrews

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Feel the Beat 19:36

9M ago19:36

19:36

Music is universal in it's appeal, simple percussion instruments are very accessible making drumming a very inclusive activity and a way of teaching new skills and creating great memories.By Lottie Andrews

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Visual Aids 27:50

9M ago27:50

27:50

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.By Lottie Andrews

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Foiling around 21:35

9M ago21:35

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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!By Lottie Andrews

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Chilled Friday Afternoons 27:47

9M ago27:47

27:47

How a leisurely Arts and Craft lesson can lead to many other teaching opportunities in a lovely calm inclusive environment.By Lottie Andrews

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Awesomely Autistic 1:05:04

9M ago1:05:04

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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 so…

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Managing Stress and Exhaustion 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Teaching and working in classrooms can be very exhausting and stressful. This episode gives a few reminders of how to best help yourself manage this.By Lottie Andrews

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Wonderful Walking 31:48

10M ago31:48

31:48

This episode is about the benefits of walking. Simplicity in its self, inclusive, inexpensive and brilliant for physical and mental health of students and staff.By Lottie Andrews

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Regulation or states of arousal 48:18

10M ago48:18

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A discussion about how the state of arousal or what level of regulation a student has can massively impact their behaviour and learning. some tips on how to manage this.By Lottie Andrews

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Managing challenging behaviour as a small woman 43:05

10M ago43:05

43:05

This episode looks at how to manage challenging, often aggressive behaviour, if you are smaller and less strong than a student in crisis.By Lottie Andrews

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Setting your classroom as a great learning environment 37:40

11M ago37:40

37:40

The first episode of Series 2, welcome back after the summer holiday! In this episode I talk about how to prepare your staff and room to make a great learning environment, laying the foundations for a great school year.By Lottie Andrews

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Talking to a friend and Early Careers Teacher 49:17

12M ago49:17

49:17

In this episode I chat to a friend who came as a volunteer, then became a Dinner Lady, then a Teaching Assistant and then went to university qualifying as a teacher. We chat about her first year as a teacher of the early years in a special needs school. With some helps and tips for both new teachers and managers. This is the last episode in Series …

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Inclusion of students with the highest level of support for learning 48:21

1y ago48:21

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This episode follows on from the previous episode and we discuss successful inclusion of the students with the highest need for support.By Lottie Andrews

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Students with the highest level of support due to both medical needs and learning difficulties. 44:40

1y ago44:40

44:40

A rare insight into this group of students from a former member of the school nursing team. It is an uplifting episode and her love and passion for her work really shine through!By Lottie Andrews

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The Little Mouse 23:16

1y ago23:16

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Looking at ways to deal with students bringing in precious things to school that may cause problems.By Lottie Andrews

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Do you need to talk to a manager? 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

When problems arise in class that you are struggling to resolve how best to approach a manager - some dos and don'ts!By Lottie Andrews

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Books Glorious Books 20:16

1y ago20:16

20:16

How to make reading engaging, age-appropriate and fun for secondary age students with severe learning difficulties.By Lottie Andrews

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The Benefits of Warm Water Sessions 24:53

1y ago24:53

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If your school has a hydro therapy pool make it a priority to book it as a weekly session. This episode I chat with a young teacher about managing a warm water session and the huge benefits of these very inclusive, joyful sessions.By Lottie Andrews

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Recording Recording Recording 30:24

1y ago30:24

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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.By Lottie Andrews

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Visiting a cafe. 19:15

1y ago19:15

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Visiting a cafe with a group of SEND students, is brilliant for real life skills, inclusive and enjoyable and can cover many cross curricular targets.By Lottie Andrews

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Taking learning outside of the class room. 16:04

1y ago16:04

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Planning to spend part of every day outside of the class room, how simple activities outside of the class room can give opportunities for learning, assessment and fun. Short periods of time can break up the day and refresh everyone.By Lottie Andrews

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Students in conflict with each other 29:56

1y ago29:56

29:56

Chatting with another teacher about how to manage students who like to fight with each other.By Lottie Andrews

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Nat at Primary School 35:16

1y ago35:16

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Nat's mum talks about his primary school years. Nat has a diagnosis of Down syndrome and Autism and attended both a main stream primary school and a special school. Lots of valuable insights and lovely stories.By Lottie Andrews

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Nat's story 39:51

1y ago39:51

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Nat is a 27 year old young man with Down syndrome, in this episode I chat to his mum about his early years up to school. During this time he was also diagnosed with Autism. I feel it is a very uplifting and joyous story and makes interesting listening to anyone who works with SEND children or knows a SEND child. Personally and professionally I lear…

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Developing your teaching persona 20:58

1y ago20:58

20:58

Some useful tips on developing your game face!By Lottie Andrews

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The Awesome Dinner Ladies 35:17

1+ y ago35:17

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So many SEND students have issues around food and eating that a good dinner time is vital to the rest of the student's day. This episode explores ways to make dinner time run smoothly and be enjoyable for the dinner ladies. it touches on a multi disciplinary approach to support students.By Lottie Andrews

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The Bacon Butty Project 18:07

1+ y ago18:07

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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.By Lottie Andrews

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The Joy of Chaos 12:36

1+ y ago12:36

12:36

I have experienced so much joy during fairly chaotic moments and this short episode is about making chaos work for you and the the students and creating fun. Students learn when having fun!By Lottie Andrews

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Magic and Heartbreaking Moments. 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

36:12

Teaching and supporting SEND students can be at times a very tough job, it is really important to acknowledge special moments, make memories and celebrate achievements.By Lottie Andrews

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Making the Curriculum work for SEND students 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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"How do I teach National Curriculum Academic Subjects to my SEND students who are not able to read, write or speak?" is a question I am asked so many times! Here are a few ideas that I found worked well whilst addressing the students real need.By Lottie Andrews

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What is Challenging Behaviour? 20:49

1+ y ago20:49

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What does this mean and how can that differ from student to student. With some tips and stories on how to manage it.By Lottie Andrews