Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging with Dr Susie Nyman
Release Date: 07/24/2025
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info_outlineWe are delighted to welcome back Dr Susie Nyman to the SENDcast following her recent visit to Buckingham Palace! In this episode, Susie joins Dale in the studio along with some other special guests……Percy Pig and an array of puppets!
In this lively discussion on ‘Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging’ (EDIB), Susie highlights that all students require the teachers to apply EDIB in every lesson. She believes this approach fosters a learning environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Susie bases her discussion on her experience in class at the Sixth Form College, Farnborough and shares practical strategies for implementing EDIB in the classroom. Her engaging case studies and success stories are filled with innovative ideas and solutions, making this podcast both informative and memorable.
“Celebrate being different! Celebrate your talents, your skills, be yourself.”
Dr Susie Nyman
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About Dr Susie Nyman
Dr Susie Nyman is passionate about discovering how children learn and supporting them in ways which enable them to succeed. She was appointed as a Biology teacher at The Sixth Form College Farnborough in 1995, and subsequently as Curriculum Manager for Health and Social Care where she has worked ever since.
Susie strives to raise students’ achievements and support them in ways which enables them to succeed. She works with her students deploying a range of innovative and Multi-sensory teaching techniques to assist their learning including her ‘Equality and Diversity Tree’ and famous puppets!
Additionally, she has provided training to PGCE students at Kingston University, and in a number of local schools and colleges on teaching strategies. Since February 2017, Susie has presented seminars on ‘Multi-sensory Techniques’ at The Learning Differences Conventions in Australia, Richmond College, The Helen Arkell Centre, Bell House, The Oratory School, The National Education Show and The Tes SEN Shows in London and Manchester.
Recently, she was filmed ‘in action’ for The British Dyslexia Association as well as Oaka Books, and the footage is available on YouTube. Subsequently, she has written a chapter about ‘Multi-sensory Teaching’ in the BDA Dyslexia Friendly Schools Good Practice Guide and ‘The Multi-sensory Teaching Toolkit’ by Oaka Books.
In recognition of over 21 years continued service at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Susie has been nominated three times by the College for the ‘Tes FE Teacher of the Year Award’. This is an honour of which she is immensely proud.
Contact Susie
drsusienyman@drnymanconsultancy.co.uk
Useful Links
Podcast - 'Teaching students from the inside out’ with Dr Susie Nyman
Podcast - ‘Inclusive Learner Cocktails' with Dr Susie Nyman
Podcast - ‘Student Icebergs' with Dr Susie Nyman
S. (2024). Oaka Digital. ‘Dr Susie Nyman Multi-sensory Techniques.’
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