RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a -- Rendered At Sun, 24 May 2026 06:47:27 +0000 SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast) https://redcircle.com/shows/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant en-US All rights reserved. Georgina Durrant This podcast hosted by Georgina Durrant is all about teaching and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND). *This Podcast is proudly brought to you by the SEND team at Twinkl. Please bear in mind, the views and opinions expressed are those of individuals, and may not represent those of Twinkl. 662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a This podcast hosted by Georgina Durrant is all about teaching and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND).

*This Podcast is proudly brought to you by the SEND team at Twinkl. Please bear in mind, the views and opinions expressed are those of individuals, and may not represent those of Twinkl.

]]> episodic no Georgina Durrant send@twinkl.co.uk no full Creating an Inclusive Mainstream School - Georgina Durrant in conversation with James Searjeant Creating an Inclusive Mainstream School - Georgina Durrant in conversation with James Searjeant Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant

Guest: James Searjeant – Headteacher, Inclusion Advocate & Member of the Twinkl Inclusion Advisory Board

In this episode of SEND in the Experts, Georgina Durrant is joined by James Searjeant, an experienced primary school leader known for his calm, reflective approach and his deep commitment to inclusive practice. With a career spanning early years and primary settings, James champions the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, supported and able to succeed. As headteacher of Wyborne School, he leads with the principle that behaviour is communication, and he works closely with staff, families and professionals to build a school culture rooted in wellbeing, consistency and belonging.

James also contributes to national conversations on inclusion through his work with the Twinkl Inclusion Advisory Board, bringing both practical insight and thoughtful challenge to the wider system.

🎙️ In this episode — why you’ll want to listen

  • You’ll get a clear, grounded picture of what inclusion actually looks like in a mainstream primary school — not theory, but the day‑to‑day reality.
  • If you’re navigating the SEND reforms or the Schools White Paper, James offers a balanced view of what feels promising and what may be harder to deliver on the ground.
  • For anyone passionate about early identification and early intervention, James shares what effective support looks like at Wyborne and what needs to shift nationally for consistency.
  • If you’ve ever felt the tension between data pressures and doing what’s right for children, James talks openly about how he keeps his school anchored in values.
  • You’ll hear how he builds professional trust and agency, creating a staff culture where judgement is valued and adaptation is encouraged.
  • And if belonging matters to you — for pupils, families or staff — James offers a compelling look at how Wyborne nurtures a genuine sense of community.
  • Finally, James shares the one thing he wishes policymakers truly understood about making inclusion sustainable in mainstream schools.

 Why this conversation stands out

This episode is packed with practical insight, honest reflection and a refreshing clarity about what inclusive education can look like when it’s done with intention. Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCO, school leader or parent, you’ll come away with ideas, reassurance and a renewed sense of what’s possible.

]]> <p><strong>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant</strong> </p><p><strong>Guest: James Searjeant – Headteacher, Inclusion Advocate &amp; Member of the Twinkl Inclusion Advisory Board</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>SEND in the Experts</em>, Georgina Durrant is joined by <strong>James Searjeant</strong>, an experienced primary school leader known for his calm, reflective approach and his deep commitment to inclusive practice. With a career spanning early years and primary settings, James champions the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, supported and able to succeed. As headteacher of Wyborne School, he leads with the principle that <strong>behaviour is communication</strong>, and he works closely with staff, families and professionals to build a school culture rooted in wellbeing, consistency and belonging.</p><p>James also contributes to national conversations on inclusion through his work with the <strong>Twinkl Inclusion Advisory Board</strong>, bringing both practical insight and thoughtful challenge to the wider system.</p><h3>🎙️ <strong>In this episode — why you’ll want to listen</strong></h3><ul><li>You’ll get a clear, grounded picture of <strong>what inclusion actually looks like</strong> in a mainstream primary school — not theory, but the day‑to‑day reality.</li><li>If you’re navigating the <strong>SEND reforms or the Schools White Paper</strong>, James offers a balanced view of what feels promising and what may be harder to deliver on the ground.</li><li>For anyone passionate about <strong>early identification and early intervention</strong>, James shares what effective support looks like at Wyborne and what needs to shift nationally for consistency.</li><li>If you’ve ever felt the tension between <strong>data pressures and doing what’s right for children</strong>, James talks openly about how he keeps his school anchored in values.</li><li>You’ll hear how he builds <strong>professional trust and agency</strong>, creating a staff culture where judgement is valued and adaptation is encouraged.</li><li>And if belonging matters to you — for pupils, families or staff — James offers a compelling look at how Wyborne nurtures a genuine sense of community.</li><li>Finally, James shares the one thing he wishes <strong>policymakers truly understood</strong> about making inclusion sustainable in mainstream schools.</li></ul><h3> <strong>Why this conversation stands out</strong></h3><p>This episode is packed with practical insight, honest reflection and a refreshing clarity about what inclusive education can look like when it’s done with intention. Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCO, school leader or parent, you’ll come away with ideas, reassurance and a renewed sense of what’s possible.</p> f42f543d-2cce-43e6-bdcf-802811c99104 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/ea9d2311-6bed-43ca-a393-60d6afce3c1b Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:32:04 +0000 1692 no full SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Michelle Windridge SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Michelle Windridge Georgina Durrant Special Episode: Turning the Tables — Georgina Durrant Becomes the Guest! SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years

SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant — Special Book Launch Episode

This week on SEND in the Experts, we’re doing something completely different. Host Georgina Durrant steps out of the interviewer’s chair and into the hot seat as a guest to celebrate the release of her brand‑new book, SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years.

To mark the occasion, Georgina is joined by her colleague and friend Michelle Windridge, who takes over as guest host for this special behind‑the‑scenes conversation.

If you support, teach, or parent young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this is an episode you’ll want to save, share, and return to again and again.

⭐ What’s Inside This Special Episode

Michelle guides Georgina through an honest, insightful and deeply practical discussion about the challenges facing young people with SEND in secondary school, and what adults (parents and teachers) can do right now to support them.


📘 Why Georgina wrote SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years

Georgina explains why this book matters so much at a time when the SEND system is described as “broken”, “under‑resourced” and “in crisis”. Instead of waiting for system‑level reform, she focuses on what teachers, parents and carers can do immediately to support young people who are struggling with communication, emotional regulation, organisation, literacy, sensory needs and more.

🎯 Why the book is structured around needs, not diagnoses

Secondary teachers often see hundreds of pupils a week, and many young people mask or go unnoticed. Georgina shares why focusing on areas of need (rather than waiting for diagnosis) empowers adults to act early and confidently.

📚 The unique pressures of the secondary years

From complex language demands to fast‑paced lessons and a more intense social world, Georgina breaks down why secondary school can be especially challenging for neurodivergent young people, and why timely support is crucial.

🛠️ Practical “no‑wait” strategies teachers often overlook

Georgina shares simple, powerful adjustments that make a huge difference at school and home, including:

  • reducing spoken instructions
  • using visual supports
  • breaking tasks into steps
  • offering processing time
  • practical movement breaks
  • sensory‑friendly classroom tweaks
  • organisation scaffolds like routines and checklists

These strategies don’t require a diagnosis, an EHCP or extra funding , just awareness and intention.

🌱 A neuro‑affirming approach in action

Georgina explains how to create environments where neurodivergent young people can thrive as themselves, not as a version of themselves that fits a neurotypical mould.

💬 Real stories from young people and adults

The book includes powerful case studies from teenagers and adults reflecting on their secondary school experiences. Georgina shares what she learned from their honesty, especially the importance of early identification, feeling understood, and the life‑changing impact of the right adult at the right time.

🎧 Why You Should Listen

This episode is essential listening for:

  • Secondary teachers wanting practical, realistic SEND strategies
  • Parents and carers supporting young people with SEND
  • SENDCos and school leaders looking to strengthen whole‑school SEND practice
  • Anyone working with neurodivergent young people

You’ll walk away feeling informed, empowered and ready to make meaningful changes — even in a system that isn’t working as it should.

With its focus on actionable strategies, neuro‑affirming practice, and supporting needs rather than waiting for diagnoses, this conversation offers exactly the kind of clarity and compassion that so many families and educators are searching for.

]]> <h1><strong>Special Episode: Turning the Tables — Georgina Durrant Becomes the Guest! SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years</strong></h1><p><strong>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant — Special Book Launch Episode</strong></p><p>This week on <em>SEND in the Experts</em>, we’re doing something completely different. Host <strong>Georgina Durrant</strong> steps out of the interviewer’s chair and into the hot seat as a <em>guest</em> to celebrate the release of her brand‑new book, <strong>SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years</strong>.</p><p>To mark the occasion, Georgina is joined by her colleague and friend <strong>Michelle Windridge</strong>, who takes over as guest host for this special behind‑the‑scenes conversation.</p><p>If you support, teach, or parent young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this is an episode you’ll want to save, share, and return to again and again.</p><h2>⭐ <strong>What’s Inside This Special Episode</strong></h2><p>Michelle guides Georgina through an honest, insightful and deeply practical discussion about the challenges facing young people with SEND in secondary school, and what adults (parents and teachers) can do <em>right now</em> to support them.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>📘 Why Georgina wrote <em>SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years</em></strong></h3><p>Georgina explains why this book matters so much at a time when the SEND system is described as “broken”, “under‑resourced” and “in crisis”. Instead of waiting for system‑level reform, she focuses on what teachers, parents and carers can do immediately to support young people who are struggling with communication, emotional regulation, organisation, literacy, sensory needs and more.</p><h3><strong>🎯 Why the book is structured around <em>needs</em>, not diagnoses</strong></h3><p>Secondary teachers often see hundreds of pupils a week, and many young people mask or go unnoticed. Georgina shares why focusing on areas of need (rather than waiting for diagnosis) empowers adults to act early and confidently.</p><h3><strong>📚 The unique pressures of the secondary years</strong></h3><p>From complex language demands to fast‑paced lessons and a more intense social world, Georgina breaks down why secondary school can be especially challenging for neurodivergent young people, and why timely support is crucial.</p><h3><strong>🛠️ Practical “no‑wait” strategies teachers often overlook</strong></h3><p>Georgina shares simple, powerful adjustments that make a huge difference at school and home, including:</p><ul><li>reducing spoken instructions</li><li>using visual supports</li><li>breaking tasks into steps</li><li>offering processing time</li><li>practical movement breaks</li><li>sensory‑friendly classroom tweaks</li><li>organisation scaffolds like routines and checklists</li><li><br></li></ul><p>These strategies don’t require a diagnosis, an EHCP or extra funding , just awareness and intention.</p><h3><strong>🌱 A neuro‑affirming approach in action</strong></h3><p>Georgina explains how to create environments where neurodivergent young people can thrive as themselves, not as a version of themselves that fits a neurotypical mould.</p><h3><strong>💬 Real stories from young people and adults</strong></h3><p>The book includes powerful case studies from teenagers and adults reflecting on their secondary school experiences. Georgina shares what she learned from their honesty, especially the importance of early identification, feeling understood, and the life‑changing impact of the right adult at the right time.</p><h2>🎧 <strong>Why You Should Listen</strong></h2><p>This episode is essential listening for:</p><ul><li><strong>Secondary teachers</strong> wanting practical, realistic SEND strategies</li><li><strong>Parents and carers</strong> supporting young people with SEND</li><li><strong>SENDCos and school leaders</strong> looking to strengthen whole‑school SEND practice</li><li><strong>Anyone working with neurodivergent young people</strong></li></ul><p>You’ll walk away feeling informed, empowered and ready to make meaningful changes — even in a system that isn’t working as it should.</p><p>With its focus on <em>actionable strategies</em>, <em>neuro‑affirming practice</em>, and <em>supporting needs rather than waiting for diagnoses</em>, this conversation offers exactly the kind of clarity and compassion that so many families and educators are searching for.</p> 071afd8c-045c-4ac9-bce3-8c818eb56c21 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/073cd13d-10bd-440b-bde0-3b8bccb7d9b3 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:13 +0000 1861 no full SEND REFORMS - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Georgia Gould MP (Minister for School Standards) SEND REFORMS - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Georgia Gould MP (Minister for School Standards) Georgina Durrant Special Episode: Georgia Gould MP on the SEND Reforms

In this timely and special episode of SEND in the Experts podcast, Georgina Durrant sits down with Georgia Gould MP for a conversation following the release of the government’s proposed SEND reforms in the Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving on Monday. With so many families, educators and professionals eager to understand what these changes could mean, this episode offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the minister at the centre of it all.

Georgina and Minister Gould explore the big themes shaping the reforms, from support plans and legal frameworks to training, specialist provision and inclusion. They discuss the intentions behind the proposals, the challenges the system is facing, and the hopes for what these reforms might achieve. The conversation opens up important reflections on the future of SEND support and the principles guiding the government’s approach.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, TA, SENDCo or simply someone invested in improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, this episode provides thoughtful insight at a pivotal moment. It’s a chance to hear the questions being asked across the sector, and to listen in on a candid discussion about what comes next.

Consultation: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/

Mindmap of the proposed changes for Parents: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-proposed-changes-for-parents-mind-map-t-par-1771934762

Mindmap of the proposed changes for SENDCos: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-proposed-changes-for-sendcos-t-s-1771935800

Mindmap of proposed changes for teachers: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-changes-for-teachers-mind-map-t-1771954381

]]> <p><strong>Special Episode: Georgia Gould MP on the SEND Reforms</strong></p><p>In this timely and special episode of <em>SEND in the Experts podcast</em>, Georgina Durrant sits down with <strong>Georgia Gould MP</strong> for a conversation following the release of the government’s proposed SEND reforms in the <em>Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving on Monday</em>. With so many families, educators and professionals eager to understand what these changes could mean, this episode offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the minister at the centre of it all.</p><p>Georgina and Minister Gould explore the big themes shaping the reforms, from support plans and legal frameworks to training, specialist provision and inclusion. They discuss the intentions behind the proposals, the challenges the system is facing, and the hopes for what these reforms might achieve. The conversation opens up important reflections on the future of SEND support and the principles guiding the government’s approach.</p><p>Whether you’re a parent, teacher, TA, SENDCo or simply someone invested in improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, this episode provides thoughtful insight at a pivotal moment. It’s a chance to hear the questions being asked across the sector, and to listen in on a candid discussion about what comes next.</p><p>Consultation: <a href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/" rel="nofollow">https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-people-firs/</a></p><p>Mindmap of the proposed changes for Parents: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-proposed-changes-for-parents-mind-map-t-par-1771934762" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-proposed-changes-for-parents-mind-map-t-par-1771934762</a></p><p>Mindmap of the proposed changes for SENDCos: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-proposed-changes-for-sendcos-t-s-1771935800" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-proposed-changes-for-sendcos-t-s-1771935800</a></p><p>Mindmap of proposed changes for teachers: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-changes-for-teachers-mind-map-t-1771954381" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-reforms-what-are-the-key-changes-for-teachers-mind-map-t-1771954381</a></p> d46bada8-f89f-4eed-b2f2-dd848f1e56f5 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/b6719c7d-5e7f-4fa0-920e-4fd478955a1b Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:15:27 +0000 1621 no full What can mainstream schools learn from special schools (and vice versa) Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dan Tresman What can mainstream schools learn from special schools (and vice versa) Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dan Tresman Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant — Episode Featuring Dan Tresman (Light Years Education)


In this episode of SEND in the Experts, leading SEND podcast, host and former SENDCo and author Georgina Durrant welcomes Dan Tresman, Founder and CEO of Light Years Education Ltd and former Founding Headteacher of the Ofsted Outstanding Light Years School. With extensive leadership experience across specialist, residential, and mainstream settings, Dan offers a rare, honest, and deeply practical insight into what’s really happening across the SEND landscape today.

This episode is essential listening for anyone working in or alongside SEND provision, whether in mainstream or specialist environments and covers what mainstream schiools can learn from specialist settings and vice versa.

Why Listen to This Episode?

you'll get:

A clear understanding of the current challenges in SEND

Dan breaks down the pressures facing specialist schools, from the rising complexity of need to delays with assessments, and explains how these issues connect to the wider national picture.

Practical strategies for collaboration

The episode explores how specialist and mainstream schools can work together more effectively, with real examples of successful partnerships and the impact they’ve had on pupils and staff.

A future-focused perspective

Listeners hear thoughtful reflections on how specialist and mainstream provision might evolve, and what needs to change at policy and leadership levels to ensure every child receives the support they deserve. Reflecting on the current Dfe online conversations being had ahead of the Schools White Paper and SEND reforms.

Actionable advice for school leaders

From strengthening SEND provision to building inclusive cultures, Dan offers clear, grounded guidance for leaders who want to improve but aren’t sure where to begin.

What This Episode Covers

  • Dan’s career journey and what drives his passion for SEND
  • The creation and rapid success of Light Years School
  • The biggest challenges facing specialist settings today
  • How specialist and mainstream schools can share expertise
  • Real examples of effective collaboration
  • Barriers to partnership—and how to overcome them
  • What mainstream teachers can learn from specialist approaches
  • A shared vision for a more inclusive future


Who Will Benefit Most?

  • SENDCOs and aspiring SENDCOs
  • Mainstream teachers and senior leaders
  • Specialist school staff
  • Educational psychologists and therapists
  • Parents and carers
  • Anyone passionate about improving SEND provision


Twinkl inclusion hub: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources

Symbols resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/apps/twinkl-symbols


Inclusive schools network sign up form from Dan:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XIqdQkF82kSqaTLDifFGBe2ltw1d7CxIh9m0fCwTpaxUOEwyUlhOS1RUUEtIQktLOFIwRFY2MUFQRS4u&route=shorturl


SEND podcast, SEND support, specialist schools, mainstream inclusion, autism education, SEMH, SENCO advice, Light Years Education, Ofsted Outstanding special school, inclusive teaching strategies, EHCP challenges, collaboration between mainstream and specialist schools, SEND leadership, neurodiversity in education, SEND reforms, SEND online conversations, Dfe, Schools White Paper.

]]> <h1><strong>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant — Episode Featuring Dan Tresman (Light Years Education)</strong></h1><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <strong>SEND in the Experts</strong>, leading SEND podcast, host and former SENDCo and author <strong>Georgina Durrant</strong> welcomes <strong>Dan Tresman</strong>, Founder and CEO of <strong>Light Years Education Ltd</strong> and former Founding Headteacher of the <em>Ofsted Outstanding</em> Light Years School. With extensive leadership experience across specialist, residential, and mainstream settings, Dan offers a rare, honest, and deeply practical insight into what’s really happening across the SEND landscape today.</p><p>This episode is essential listening for anyone working in or alongside SEND provision, whether in mainstream or specialist environments and covers what mainstream schiools can learn from specialist settings and vice versa.</p><h2><strong> Why Listen to This Episode?</strong></h2><p>you&#39;ll get:</p><h3><strong> A clear understanding of the current challenges in SEND</strong></h3><p>Dan breaks down the pressures facing specialist schools, from the rising complexity of need to delays with assessments, and explains how these issues connect to the wider national picture.</p><h3><strong> Practical strategies for collaboration</strong></h3><p>The episode explores how specialist and mainstream schools can work together more effectively, with real examples of successful partnerships and the impact they’ve had on pupils and staff.</p><h3><strong> A future-focused perspective</strong></h3><p>Listeners hear thoughtful reflections on how specialist and mainstream provision might evolve, and what needs to change at policy and leadership levels to ensure every child receives the support they deserve. Reflecting on the current Dfe online conversations being had ahead of the Schools White Paper and SEND reforms.</p><h3><strong>Actionable advice for school leaders</strong></h3><p>From strengthening SEND provision to building inclusive cultures, Dan offers clear, grounded guidance for leaders who want to improve but aren’t sure where to begin.</p><h2><strong>What This Episode Covers</strong></h2><ul><li>Dan’s career journey and what drives his passion for SEND</li><li>The creation and rapid success of Light Years School</li><li>The biggest challenges facing specialist settings today</li><li>How specialist and mainstream schools can share expertise</li><li>Real examples of effective collaboration</li><li>Barriers to partnership—and how to overcome them</li><li>What mainstream teachers can learn from specialist approaches</li><li>A shared vision for a more inclusive future</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><strong> Who Will Benefit Most?</strong></h2><ul><li>SENDCOs and aspiring SENDCOs</li><li>Mainstream teachers and senior leaders</li><li>Specialist school staff</li><li>Educational psychologists and therapists</li><li>Parents and carers</li><li>Anyone passionate about improving SEND provision</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Twinkl inclusion hub: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources</p><p>Symbols resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/apps/twinkl-symbols</p><p><br></p><p>Inclusive schools network sign up form from Dan: </p><p><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XIqdQkF82kSqaTLDifFGBe2ltw1d7CxIh9m0fCwTpaxUOEwyUlhOS1RUUEtIQktLOFIwRFY2MUFQRS4u&route=shorturl" rel="nofollow">https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XIqdQkF82kSqaTLDifFGBe2ltw1d7CxIh9m0fCwTpaxUOEwyUlhOS1RUUEtIQktLOFIwRFY2MUFQRS4u&amp;route=shorturl</a></p><h2><br></h2><p>SEND podcast, SEND support, specialist schools, mainstream inclusion, autism education, SEMH, SENCO advice, Light Years Education, Ofsted Outstanding special school, inclusive teaching strategies, EHCP challenges, collaboration between mainstream and specialist schools, SEND leadership, neurodiversity in education, SEND reforms, SEND online conversations, Dfe, Schools White Paper.</p> 04ea9c32-b88b-4fdb-9150-73dbd6a237f4 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/8f728f96-24bd-4ebb-ac9b-2da141d1f833 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:54 +0000 2745 no full Supporting children with SEND at Christmas (Parents) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Amanda Protheroe Supporting children with SEND at Christmas (Parents) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Amanda Protheroe Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Supporting Families with SEND at Christmas

In this festive episode of SEND in the Experts, host Georgina Durrant speaks with Amanda Protheroe, Parent Educational Content Lead for SEND at Twinkl. Amanda draws on her experience as a class teacher, SENDCo in primary schools, and her personal journey of supporting a sibling with SEND. She shares practical advice and heartfelt insights to help families navigate the holiday season with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

🎄 Episode highlights include:

  • Amanda’s background and passion for supporting parents of children with SEND.
  • What Christmas looks like in her household as a sibling of a SEND adult.
  • Common festive challenges for children with SEND- including changes to routine and sensory overload.
  • How parents can manage expectations and reduce pressure around creating the “perfect” Christmas.
  • Practical strategies to support children with sensory sensitivities during noisy gatherings, flashing lights, and busy events.
  • Preparing children for changes in routine, such as visiting relatives or attending school Christmas activities.
  • Tips for supporting restricted diets and food sensitivities during festive meals.
  • Alternative ways families can create meaningful traditions if they feel isolated.
  • Amanda’s one piece of advice for parents heading into the festive season.

✨ This episode is packed with SEND parenting tips, Christmas survival strategies, and supportive advice for families who want to make the holidays calmer, more inclusive, and more joyful for their children.


  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • SEND parenting tips
  • Christmas with SEND children
  • Supporting families with SEND
  • Sensory overload strategies
  • SEND festive traditions
  • Inclusive Christmas ideas


SEND parent support: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parent-support-send-parents/home-support-parent-support-send-parents/seasonal-events-home-support-parent-support-send-parents

Parent guide to supporting autistic children at Christmas: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/supporting-your-autistic-child-at-christmastime-t-par-1665380754

Inclusion (SEND) resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources

]]> <h1>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Supporting Families with SEND at Christmas</h1><p>In this festive episode of <em>SEND in the Experts</em>, host <strong>Georgina Durrant</strong> speaks with <strong>Amanda Protheroe</strong>, Parent Educational Content Lead for SEND at Twinkl. Amanda draws on her experience as a class teacher, SENDCo in primary schools, and her personal journey of supporting a sibling with SEND. She shares practical advice and heartfelt insights to help families navigate the holiday season with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).</p><p>🎄 <strong>Episode highlights include:</strong></p><ul><li>Amanda’s background and passion for supporting parents of children with SEND.</li><li>What Christmas looks like in her household as a sibling of a SEND adult.</li><li>Common festive challenges for children with SEND- including changes to routine and sensory overload.</li><li>How parents can manage expectations and reduce pressure around creating the “perfect” Christmas.</li><li>Practical strategies to support children with sensory sensitivities during noisy gatherings, flashing lights, and busy events.</li><li>Preparing children for changes in routine, such as visiting relatives or attending school Christmas activities.</li><li>Tips for supporting restricted diets and food sensitivities during festive meals.</li><li>Alternative ways families can create meaningful traditions if they feel isolated.</li><li>Amanda’s one piece of advice for parents heading into the festive season.</li></ul><p>✨ This episode is packed with <strong>SEND parenting tips</strong>, <strong>Christmas survival strategies</strong>, and <strong>supportive advice for families</strong> who want to make the holidays calmer, more inclusive, and more joyful for their children.</p><h2><br></h2><ul><li>Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)</li><li>SEND parenting tips</li><li>Christmas with SEND children</li><li>Supporting families with SEND</li><li>Sensory overload strategies</li><li>SEND festive traditions</li><li>Inclusive Christmas ideas</li></ul><p><br></p><p>SEND parent support: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parent-support-send-parents/home-support-parent-support-send-parents/seasonal-events-home-support-parent-support-send-parents</p><p>Parent guide to supporting autistic children at Christmas: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/supporting-your-autistic-child-at-christmastime-t-par-1665380754</p><p>Inclusion (SEND) resources: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources</p> 1d991692-88d7-4606-aceb-e63a4b0ac3fd https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/6037b03a-7c4a-4fc2-9bbe-005e968f9c6f Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:44 +0000 1708 no full Dyslexia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Margaret Rooke Dyslexia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Margaret Rooke Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts: Margaret Rooke on Dyslexia

Welcome back to SEND in the Experts, hosted by Georgina Durrant, where we bring you conversations with leading voices in the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Each episode is designed to support parents, carers, and teachers who want to better understand and empower children with SEND.

This week, Georgina is joined by acclaimed author Margaret Rooke, whose books have given a platform to young people with dyslexia and other forms of neurodivergence. Margaret has written multiple titles, including Dyslexia is My Superpower and Different Like Us. Her latest book revisits the young people she first interviewed, now adults navigating life with creativity, resilience, and strength.

🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Margaret’s journey as a writer and advocate for neurodivergent voices
  • Why she chose to reconnect with the young people from Dyslexia is My Superpower as they entered adulthood, and the powerful lessons their stories reveal.
  • How dyslexic strengths—like problem‑solving, creativity, and innovation—challenge traditional narratives in schools and education.
  • Reassuring messages for parents of younger children who may feel anxious about the future, and why hope is central to Margaret’s work.
  • The tension between conventional academic routes and the reality that many neurodivergent young people thrive outside them—and how schools and families can hold space for that.
  • The origins of Margaret’s passion for writing about dyslexia, and how her journey began.
  • Why her books don’t just inform but validate lived experiences, and how that intention evolved through storytelling.
  • Insights from Different Like Us on what it means to feel “different,” and the patterns Margaret observed across diverse stories of childhood.
  • The one thing Margaret would change about how society views dyslexia and neurodivergence today.

👩‍🏫 Why This Matters for Parents & Teachers

This episode is especially valuable for:

  • Parents who want reassurance about their child’s future and practical insights into how dyslexia can sometimes bring strengths
  • Teachers looking for ways to celebrate creativity and problem‑solving in the classroom, and to challenge outdated narratives about SEND.
  • Carers and advocates who want to hold space for young people to thrive both inside and outside traditional academic routes.

👉 Tune in now to hear Georgina and Margaret Rooke’s powerful reflections on dyslexia, difference, and the importance of celebrating every young person’s unique path.

  • Dyslexia podcast for parents and teachers
  • SEND education support
  • Parenting children with dyslexia
  • Margaret Rooke books and author insights
  • Dyslexia strengths and creativity
  • Different Like Us book discussion
  • Dyslexia is My Superpower revisited


]]> <h1> SEND in the Experts: Margaret Rooke on Dyslexia</h1><p>Welcome back to <strong>SEND in the Experts</strong>, hosted by <strong>Georgina Durrant</strong>, where we bring you conversations with leading voices in the world of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Each episode is designed to support <strong>parents, carers, and teachers </strong>who want to better understand and empower children with SEND.</p><p>This week, Georgina is joined by acclaimed author <strong>Margaret Rooke</strong>, whose books have given a platform to young people with dyslexia and other forms of neurodivergence. Margaret has written multiple titles, including <em>Dyslexia is My Superpower</em> and <em>Different Like Us</em>. Her latest book revisits the young people she first interviewed, now adults navigating life with creativity, resilience, and strength.</p><h2>🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode</h2><ul><li>Margaret’s journey as a writer and advocate for neurodivergent voices</li><li>Why she chose to reconnect with the young people from <em>Dyslexia is My Superpower</em> as they entered adulthood, and the powerful lessons their stories reveal.</li><li>How dyslexic strengths—like problem‑solving, creativity, and innovation—challenge traditional narratives in schools and education.</li><li>Reassuring messages for parents of younger children who may feel anxious about the future, and why hope is central to Margaret’s work.</li><li>The tension between conventional academic routes and the reality that many neurodivergent young people thrive outside them—and how schools and families can hold space for that.</li><li>The origins of Margaret’s passion for writing about dyslexia, and how her journey began.</li><li>Why her books don’t just inform but validate lived experiences, and how that intention evolved through storytelling.</li><li>Insights from <em>Different Like Us</em> on what it means to feel “different,” and the patterns Margaret observed across diverse stories of childhood.</li><li>The one thing Margaret would change about how society views dyslexia and neurodivergence today.</li></ul><h2>👩‍🏫 Why This Matters for Parents &amp; Teachers</h2><p>This episode is especially valuable for:</p><ul><li><strong>Parents</strong> who want reassurance about their child’s future and practical insights into how dyslexia can sometimes bring strengths</li><li><strong>Teachers</strong> looking for ways to celebrate creativity and problem‑solving in the classroom, and to challenge outdated narratives about SEND.</li><li><strong>Carers and advocates</strong> who want to hold space for young people to thrive both inside and outside traditional academic routes.</li><li><br></li></ul><h2>👉 Tune in now to hear Georgina and Margaret Rooke’s powerful reflections on dyslexia, difference, and the importance of celebrating every young person’s unique path.</h2><ul><li>Dyslexia podcast for parents and teachers</li><li>SEND education support</li><li>Parenting children with dyslexia</li><li>Margaret Rooke books and author insights</li><li>Dyslexia strengths and creativity</li><li>Different Like Us book discussion</li><li>Dyslexia is My Superpower revisited</li></ul><p><br></p> bf9eccad-2bf7-4832-b200-d1df8a3e8741 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/b8626f9d-855f-4e28-a44c-5282dd347b7c Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:57 +0000 1797 no full Play Time (ITV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with comedy writer/director Céin McGillicuddy and editor/writer Andy Kinnear. Play Time (ITV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with comedy writer/director Céin McGillicuddy and editor/writer Andy Kinnear. Georgina Durrant 🎙️ New Episode: “Play Time” with Céin McGillicuddy & Andy Kinnear

In this very special episode of SEND in the Experts, host Georgina Durrant is joined by the brilliant creative duo behind ITV’s brand new pilot Play Time — comedy writer/director Céin McGillicuddy and editor/writer Andy Kinnear.

Play Time is a joyful, heartwarming new show where six neurodivergent comedians are challenged to devise and perform an original stage play — all in one school day — based entirely on the imaginations of a group of 6 to 8-year-old children from a primary school’s SEND department. It’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the power of neurodivergent voices.

In this episode, Céin and Andy share:

  • The inspiration behind Play Time and how Céin’s own late autism diagnosis shaped the show’s vision
  • Why amplifying neurodivergent voices in comedy and media is so vital
  • Behind-the-scenes stories from filming — including the most surprising and joyful moments
  • How Play Time contributes to Disability History Month and wider conversations about inclusion
  • The legacy of The Assembly and how it paved the way for this new format
  • What they hope families take away from watching the show

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just someone who believes in the power of inclusive storytelling, this episode is not to be missed.

📺 Play Time is streaming now on ITVX and YouTube.

]]> <p>🎙️ <strong>New Episode: “Play Time” with Céin McGillicuddy &amp; Andy Kinnear</strong></p><p>In this very special episode of <em>SEND in the Experts</em>, host Georgina Durrant is joined by the brilliant creative duo behind ITV’s brand new pilot <em>Play Time</em> — comedy writer/director <strong>Céin McGillicuddy</strong> and editor/writer <strong>Andy Kinnear</strong>.</p><p><em>Play Time</em> is a joyful, heartwarming new show where six neurodivergent comedians are challenged to devise and perform an original stage play — all in one school day — based entirely on the imaginations of a group of 6 to 8-year-old children from a primary school’s SEND department. It’s a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the power of neurodivergent voices.</p><p>In this episode, Céin and Andy share:</p><ul><li>The inspiration behind Play Time and how Céin’s own late autism diagnosis shaped the show’s vision</li><li>Why amplifying neurodivergent voices in comedy and media is so vital</li><li>Behind-the-scenes stories from filming — including the most surprising and joyful moments</li><li>How Play Time contributes to Disability History Month and wider conversations about inclusion</li><li>The legacy of The Assembly and how it paved the way for this new format</li><li>What they hope families take away from watching the show</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a parent, educator, or just someone who believes in the power of inclusive storytelling, this episode is not to be missed.</p><p>📺 <em>Play Time</em> is streaming now on ITVX and YouTube.</p> c35513e7-2dbc-470f-8198-7124b31b134f https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/d58c72e9-963d-4d6f-94b5-74a558579eda Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:01:17 +0000 2705 no full Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Adam Sproston from Ofsted Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Adam Sproston from Ofsted Georgina Durrant 🎙️ SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework & Inclusion Focus with Adam Sproston

In this insightful episode of SEND in the Experts for Twinkl, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, author and Twinkl's National Inclusion Lead - welcomes Adam Sproston, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, Alternative Provision (AP), and Inclusion at Ofsted. Together, they explore the 2025 updates to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF), which now includes an enhanced focus on inclusion.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Adam’s career journey from classroom teacher to national SEND leader
  • Why he joined Ofsted and his passion for inclusive education
  • What the new inspection framework, confirmed in September 2025 (rolled out November 10th), means for schools and SEND learners
  • How inspectors will evaluate inclusion and SEND support during inspections
  • What school leaders and teachers can expect from the enhanced inclusion lens
  • How school context, such as high proportions of learners with SEND, is considered during inspection
  • Reassurance for parents and carers about the quality of SEND provision
  • Ofsted’s broader work to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCO, school leader, or parent, this episode offers essential insights into how Ofsted’s 2025 inspection reforms are reshaping inclusive education in England.

Tune in now to stay informed on the latest developments in SEND and inclusion within the UK education system.


Ofsted 2025 inspection framework, inclusion in schools, SEND provision UK, Adam Sproston Ofsted, Georgina Durrant podcast, Twinkl SEND, educational inspection updates, SENDCO support, alternative provision Ofsted, inclusive education England

]]> <h2>🎙️ SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework &amp; Inclusion Focus with Adam Sproston</h2><p>In this insightful episode of <em>SEND in the Experts for Twinkl</em>, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, author and Twinkl&#39;s National Inclusion Lead - welcomes Adam Sproston, Senior His Majesty’s Inspector for SEND, Alternative Provision (AP), and Inclusion at Ofsted. Together, they explore the <strong>2025 updates to Ofsted’s Education Inspection Framework (EIF)</strong>, which now includes an <em>enhanced focus on inclusion. </em></p><p>🎧 <strong>What you’ll learn in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Adam’s career journey from classroom teacher to national SEND leader</li><li>Why he joined Ofsted and his passion for inclusive education</li><li>What the <strong>new inspection framework</strong>, confirmed in September 2025 (rolled out November 10th), means for schools and SEND learners</li><li>How inspectors will evaluate inclusion and SEND support during inspections</li><li>What school leaders and teachers can expect from the enhanced inclusion lens</li><li>How school context, such as high proportions of learners with SEND, is considered during inspection</li><li>Reassurance for parents and carers about the quality of SEND provision</li><li>Ofsted’s broader work to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCO, school leader, or parent, this episode offers essential insights into how <strong>Ofsted’s 2025 inspection reforms</strong> are reshaping inclusive education in England.</p><p>Tune in now to stay informed on the latest developments in SEND and inclusion within the UK education system.</p><ul><li>Twinkl&#39;s Inclusion hub : <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources</a></li><li>Ofsted Inspection Framework: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework-for-use-from-november-2025" rel="nofollow">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/education-inspection-framework/education-inspection-framework-for-use-from-november-2025</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ofsted 2025 inspection framework, inclusion in schools, SEND provision UK, Adam Sproston Ofsted, Georgina Durrant podcast, Twinkl SEND, educational inspection updates, SENDCO support, alternative provision Ofsted, inclusive education England</p> 8747cf79-3a39-4175-8173-30549e3fbb94 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/dfe8d77b-be23-435a-923f-478ab0721fb1 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:23 +0000 1780 no full Education Committee Report- Solving the SEND Crisis - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Helen Hayes MP Education Committee Report- Solving the SEND Crisis - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Helen Hayes MP Georgina Durrant Solving the SEND Crisis with Helen Hayes MP SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant

In this powerful episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the Education Committee, to unpack the Committee’s landmark report: Solving the SEND Crisis. With over 890 evidence submissions, including one from Twinkl, this report calls for a radical culture shift and increased funding to make mainstream education genuinely inclusive for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Together, Georgina and Helen explore:

  • Why trust in the SEND system is broken, and how to rebuild it
  • The future of EHCPs and legal protections for learners with SEND
  • What true inclusion in schools should look like
  • The committee's recommendations for a national framework for SEND support
  • Mandatory SEND training for teachers, leaders, and inspectors
  • How Ontario’s inclusive model could inspire UK reform

Whether you're a teacher, parent, SENDCo, policymaker or advocate, this episode offers vital insights into the future of SEND education, and what needs to change to make it work for every child.


Find out more about Twinkl's inclusion resources here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources


Photograph of Helen Hayes displayed ©House of Commons/Roger Harris

]]> <p><strong>Solving the SEND Crisis with Helen Hayes MP</strong> <em>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant</em></p><p>In this powerful episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the Education Committee, to unpack the Committee’s landmark report: <em>Solving the SEND Crisis</em>. With over 890 evidence submissions, including one from Twinkl, this report calls for a radical culture shift and increased funding to make mainstream education genuinely inclusive for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).</p><p>Together, Georgina and Helen explore:</p><ul><li>Why trust in the SEND system is broken, and how to rebuild it</li><li>The future of EHCPs and legal protections for learners with SEND</li><li>What true inclusion in schools should look like</li><li>The committee&#39;s recommendations for a national framework for SEND support</li><li>Mandatory SEND training for teachers, leaders, and inspectors</li><li>How Ontario’s inclusive model could inspire UK reform</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a teacher, parent, SENDCo, policymaker or advocate, this episode offers vital insights into the future of SEND education, and what needs to change to make it work for every child.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Twinkl&#39;s inclusion resources here: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/inclusion-teaching-resources</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Photograph of Helen Hayes displayed ©House of Commons/Roger Harris</em></p> 5074c041-2966-4b2e-a34d-9aa486e191da https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/ef657376-dbf9-46bc-88fb-5400052440f6 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:01:42 +0000 1555 no full Understanding Sensory Processing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Beth Smithson Understanding Sensory Processing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Beth Smithson Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant: Understanding Sensory Processing with OT Beth Smithson

In this episode of SEND in the Experts podcast, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, welcomes Beth Smithson, a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. Together, they explore how sensory processing differences affect children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and how educators, parents, and therapists can better support them.

Beth shares insights from over 20 years of clinical practice across health, education, and social care, including her current role at Sensory Integration Education. Topics covered include:

  • What is sensory integration and why does it matter?
  • Recognising signs of sensory processing differences in children
  • How sensory challenges impact learning, behaviour, and social interaction
  • Effective strategies and interventions for supporting sensory needs
  • The role of Occupational Therapists in SEND support
  • Creating sensory-friendly environments at home and in school
  • Common myths and misconceptions about sensory processing
  • Advice for parents, carers, and educators
  • The future of sensory integration research and inclusive education

Whether you're a teacher, parent, SENDCO, or therapist, this episode offers practical guidance and expert knowledge to help you create more inclusive, sensory-aware spaces for all learners.

Brought to you by Twinkl. Listen now to empower your practice and deepen your understanding of sensory integration. Visit the Twinkl Inclusion Hub here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wwwfx for SEND, OT, SaLT resources and more!

Useful resources:

Identifying Sensory Needs: Understanding, Recognising and Managing Alertness Levels : https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ku1zv

Sensory circuit flashcards https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wn7a0 

Links mentioned in the episode:

www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com 

www.sensoryhelpnow.org

www.sensoryinclusiveschools.org 

]]> <h3><em>SEND in the Experts</em> with Georgina Durrant: Understanding Sensory Processing with OT Beth Smithson</h3><p>In this episode of <em>SEND in the Experts podcast</em>, host Georgina Durrant, former teacher and SENDCO, welcomes Beth Smithson, a highly experienced Occupational Therapist and Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. Together, they explore how sensory processing differences affect children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and how educators, parents, and therapists can better support them.</p><p>Beth shares insights from over 20 years of clinical practice across health, education, and social care, including her current role at Sensory Integration Education. Topics covered include:</p><ul><li>What is sensory integration and why does it matter?</li><li>Recognising signs of sensory processing differences in children</li><li>How sensory challenges impact learning, behaviour, and social interaction</li><li>Effective strategies and interventions for supporting sensory needs</li><li>The role of Occupational Therapists in SEND support</li><li>Creating sensory-friendly environments at home and in school</li><li>Common myths and misconceptions about sensory processing</li><li>Advice for parents, carers, and educators</li><li>The future of sensory integration research and inclusive education</li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a teacher, parent, SENDCO, or therapist, this episode offers practical guidance and expert knowledge to help you create more inclusive, sensory-aware spaces for all learners.</p><p>Brought to you by Twinkl. Listen now to empower your practice and deepen your understanding of sensory integration. Visit the <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wwwfx" rel="nofollow">Twinkl Inclusion Hub</a> here: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wwwfx" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wwwfx</a> for SEND, OT, SaLT resources and more!</p><p>Useful resources: </p><p><strong>Identifying Sensory Needs: Understanding, Recognising and Managing Alertness Levels : </strong><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ku1zv" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ku1zv</a></p><p><strong>Sensory circuit flashcards </strong><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wn7a0" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wn7a0</a> </p><p>Links mentioned in the episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/" rel="nofollow">www.sensoryintegrationeducation.com</a> </p><p><a href="https://helpnow.sensoryintegrationeducation.com/" rel="nofollow">www.sensoryhelpnow.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sensoryinclusiveschools.org/" rel="nofollow">www.sensoryinclusiveschools.org</a> </p> ce9d6c2b-387c-4c30-8edb-8230511d0560 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/6a021d62-477e-4162-93c4-4bf88621c6a8 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:00:28 +0000 3107 no full Dyslexic Thinking - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kate Griggs CEO and Founder of Made by Dyslexia Dyslexic Thinking - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kate Griggs CEO and Founder of Made by Dyslexia Georgina Durrant In this episode of SEND in the Experts, Twink's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, host Georgina Durrant (Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead, published author, and former teacher/SENDCO) welcomes trailblazer Kate Griggs, CEO and founder of Made by Dyslexia.

Kate brings her trademark energy and vision to the conversation, advocating passionately for recognising and championing Dyslexic Thinking in education and beyond. She shares her personal journey with dyslexia, from early struggles to thriving once her strengths were acknowledged, and opens up about her drive to create a world where dyslexic learners are empowered to shine.

The episode dives into key themes from her children's book Xtraordinary People, which helps children identify their unique Dyslexic Thinking skills. With heartfelt advice for parents and educators, Kate stresses the importance of spotting strengths early, nurturing resilience, and fostering self-esteem in dyslexic learners.

Listeners will also discover how Made by Dyslexia is leading the charge in transforming classrooms into inclusive spaces. From celebrity stories to practical tips, this episode is a celebration of dyslexia and neurodiversity more widely, and a call to action to rethink how we define success in education.


Parents Guide to Dyslexia: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/x9xri

Dyslexia intervention: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yeyjr

Powerpoint 'My Friend has Dyslexia' information: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14p0v5



]]> <p>In this episode of <em>SEND in the Experts, </em>Twink&#39;s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, host Georgina Durrant (Twinkl’s National Inclusion Lead, published author, and former teacher/SENDCO) welcomes trailblazer Kate Griggs, CEO and founder of <em>Made by Dyslexia</em>.</p><p>Kate brings her trademark energy and vision to the conversation, advocating passionately for recognising and championing Dyslexic Thinking in education and beyond. She shares her personal journey with dyslexia, from early struggles to thriving once her strengths were acknowledged, and opens up about her drive to create a world where dyslexic learners are empowered to shine.</p><p>The episode dives into key themes from her children&#39;s book <em>Xtraordinary People</em>, which helps children identify their unique Dyslexic Thinking skills. With heartfelt advice for parents and educators, Kate stresses the importance of spotting strengths early, nurturing resilience, and fostering self-esteem in dyslexic learners.</p><p>Listeners will also discover how <em>Made by Dyslexia</em> is leading the charge in transforming classrooms into inclusive spaces. From celebrity stories to practical tips, this episode is a celebration of dyslexia and neurodiversity more widely, and a call to action to rethink how we define success in education.</p><p><br></p><p>Parents Guide to Dyslexia: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/x9xri" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/x9xri</strong></a></p><p>Dyslexia intervention: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yeyjr" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yeyjr</strong></a></p><p>Powerpoint &#39;My Friend has Dyslexia&#39; information: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14p0v5" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/14p0v5</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 9764c7a4-f4ec-4877-bebe-5759634c7176 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/738215a7-5f29-4dff-9a92-3831494a7dc0 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:00:39 +0000 1243 no full Setting up Inclusive Resource Provisions & SEN units - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Lisa Henshall Setting up Inclusive Resource Provisions & SEN units - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Lisa Henshall Georgina Durrant SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Featuring Lisa Henshall on Inclusive Resource Provisions

In this insightful episode of SEND in the Experts, host Georgina Durrant, Twinkl's National Inclusion Lead, published author & former teacher/ SENDCO, welcomes the passionate and experienced Lisa Henshall to the podcast. Brought to you by Twinkl, this SEND podcast series is dedicated to supporting educators, parents, and professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Whether you're on your daily commute or enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea, this episode offers valuable guidance and inspiration.

Lisa Henshall shares her journey and deep-rooted passion for inclusive education, offering a wealth of knowledge on how to better support learners with SEND. The conversation dives into the government's push for greater inclusivity in mainstream schools and explores the growing role of resource provisions, specialist units within mainstream settings designed to meet the needs of some learner with SEND. Lisa explains what resource provisions are, how they function, and how and why they are a vital part of inclusive education.

Listeners will also gain practical insights into how to ensure these provisions foster true inclusion, not just for the learners who access them, but for the entire school community. Lisa highlights the importance of collaboration, training, and thoughtful planning in creating inclusive environments that benefit all students.

Plus, Lisa discusses her recent collaboration with Twinkl alongside colleagues Louise Lawrence and Sarah Camacho. Together, they developed a powerful new resource packed with top tips for setting up a successful resource provision which can be found here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/cxiob


This episode is a must-listen for school leaders, SENDCOs, and educators looking to make meaningful change.

]]> <p><strong>SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Featuring Lisa Henshall on Inclusive Resource Provisions</strong></p><p>In this insightful episode of <em>SEND in the Experts</em>, host Georgina Durrant, Twinkl&#39;s National Inclusion Lead, published author &amp; former teacher/ SENDCO, welcomes the passionate and experienced Lisa Henshall to the podcast. Brought to you by Twinkl, this SEND podcast series is dedicated to supporting educators, parents, and professionals working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Whether you&#39;re on your daily commute or enjoying a quiet moment with a cup of tea, this episode offers valuable guidance and inspiration.</p><p>Lisa Henshall shares her journey and deep-rooted passion for inclusive education, offering a wealth of knowledge on how to better support learners with SEND. The conversation dives into the government&#39;s push for greater inclusivity in mainstream schools and explores the growing role of <strong>resource provisions, </strong>specialist units within mainstream settings designed to meet the needs of some learner with SEND. Lisa explains what resource provisions are, how they function, and how and why they are a vital part of inclusive education.</p><p>Listeners will also gain practical insights into how to ensure these provisions foster <strong>true inclusion</strong>, not just for the learners who access them, but for the entire school community. Lisa highlights the importance of collaboration, training, and thoughtful planning in creating inclusive environments that benefit all students.</p><p>Plus, Lisa discusses her recent collaboration with Twinkl alongside colleagues Louise Lawrence and Sarah Camacho. Together, they developed a powerful new resource packed with <strong>top tips for setting up a successful resource provision which can be found here </strong><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/cxiob" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/cxiob</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for school leaders, SENDCOs, and educators looking to make meaningful change.</p> 2fd5e5ba-cf8e-446e-9f26-5ae2390e5caa https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/c6894751-c16f-48ac-b78a-6b4275124600 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:00:37 +0000 1729 no full Supporting children with SEND with transitions (moving from Primary School to Secondary) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin Supporting children with SEND with transitions (moving from Primary School to Secondary) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin Georgina Durrant In this episode of Twinkl's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Gary Aubin all about supporting children with SEND with transitions. Whether that be moving from primary to secondary school or from one year group to another.


]]> <p>In this episode of Twinkl&#39;s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Gary Aubin all about supporting children with SEND with transitions. Whether that be moving from primary to secondary school or from one year group to another.</p><ul><li>Twinkl Symbols - My New School Transition Booklet <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9cvge" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9cvge</strong></a></li><li>SEND Transitions- Top Tips for Moving to a new class </li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7lcjw" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7lcjw</strong></a></li><li>Top Tips for Supporting children moving to secondary school: </li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ue2gy" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ue2gy</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p> 06ced274-bf35-46b8-bf27-7e4284a8f8ff https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/7bd3dd19-2c8a-445a-9b11-bb22722212c8 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 620 no full SENDCOs and EHCPs- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Lynn How SENDCOs and EHCPs- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Lynn How Georgina Durrant In this podcast episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, Georgina Durrant and Lynn How explore the realities of being a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO). Lynn shares her passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, offering insights into the rewards and challenges of the role. She discusses the highlights of being a SENDCO, the pressures they face, and the ways they navigate their responsibilities, including the graduated approach (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg) and the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process. Lynn provides guidance on the EHCP process (more information can be found here

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15qn9c ) The episode also delves into the importance of collaboration with teachers, senior leadership teams (SLT), and parents, as well as practical advice on managing wellbeing in a demanding profession. A must-listen for educators and anyone invested in inclusive education.


EHCP Course: https://twinklpd.com/ehc-plan-explained-offer


Information on the Graduated Approach: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg


Lynn's links: https://positiveyoungmind.com/

]]> <p>In this podcast episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, Georgina Durrant and Lynn How explore the realities of being a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO). Lynn shares her passion for supporting children and young people with SEND, offering insights into the rewards and challenges of the role. She discusses the highlights of being a SENDCO, the pressures they face, and the ways they navigate their responsibilities, including the graduated approach (<a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg</strong></a>) and the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process. Lynn provides guidance on the EHCP process (more information can be found <a href="https://twinklpd.com/course/ehc" rel="nofollow">here</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15qn9c" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15qn9c</strong></a> ) The episode also delves into the importance of collaboration with teachers, senior leadership teams (SLT), and parents, as well as practical advice on managing wellbeing in a demanding profession. A must-listen for educators and anyone invested in inclusive education.</p><p><br></p><p>EHCP Course: <a href="https://twinklpd.com/ehc-plan-explained-offer" rel="nofollow">https://twinklpd.com/ehc-plan-explained-offer</a></p><p><br></p><p>Information on the Graduated Approach: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nckeg</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://positiveyoungmind.com/" rel="nofollow">Lynn&#39;s links</a>: <a href="https://positiveyoungmind.com/" rel="nofollow">https://positiveyoungmind.com/</a></p> 93e63116-ce22-4527-ad64-e3eefcec059d https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/f5a1c970-25f6-44c5-8bc5-ca7d6afc79e5 Tue, 06 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000 1986 no full Autism, sensory processing differences and anxiety - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Joe Fautley Autism, sensory processing differences and anxiety - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Joe Fautley Georgina Durrant This podcast episode from our Twinkl SEND podcast "SEND in the Experts" hosted by Georgina Durrant, focuses on supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Georgina is joined by Joe Faultley, an autistic and neurodivergent advocate with dyspraxia and anxiety, who works at the Council for Disabled Children and is an active member of the SEND and education community. Joe shares his personal experiences, insights on autism advocacy, and advice for improving education for autistic students, emphasising the importance of supporting children and young people with sensory processing differences, communication needs, and anxiety. He highlights his work in promoting awareness, acceptance, and understanding of neurodiversity through media and delivering training. This episode offers practical tips for educators to better support SEND learners, in particular autistic learners.

Find out more about using Twinkl Symbols to support children and young people with communication here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ypt3j

or download the free Twinkl Symbols AAC app: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1asrsn

Find out more about supporting autistic children and young people here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/140sia

]]> <p>This podcast episode from our Twinkl SEND podcast &#34;SEND in the Experts&#34; hosted by Georgina Durrant, focuses on supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Georgina is joined by Joe Faultley, an autistic and neurodivergent advocate with dyspraxia and anxiety, who works at the Council for Disabled Children and is an active member of the SEND and education community. Joe shares his personal experiences, insights on autism advocacy, and advice for improving education for autistic students, emphasising the importance of supporting children and young people with sensory processing differences, communication needs, and anxiety. He highlights his work in promoting awareness, acceptance, and understanding of neurodiversity through media and delivering training. This episode offers practical tips for educators to better support SEND learners, in particular autistic learners. </p><p>Find out more about using Twinkl Symbols to support children and young people with communication here: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ypt3j" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ypt3j</strong></a></p><p> or download the free Twinkl Symbols AAC app: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1asrsn" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1asrsn</strong></a></p><p>Find out more about supporting autistic children and young people here: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/140sia" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/140sia</strong></a></p> fbd58dce-3039-4cb2-b231-a3d13c420c98 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/ebcd9032-27c2-4222-b803-9d92497937ed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:00:00 +0000 1535 no full ADHD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Colin Foley ADHD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Colin Foley Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Colin Foley from the ADHD foundation. They discuss what ADHD is and how ADHD can present. Colin shares advice on supporting children and young people with ADHD and they also dispel myths surrounding ADHD. They also discuss the impact that puberty can have on ADHD symptoms.

ADHD foundation's website: https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

ADHD resources:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/krero


]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Colin Foley from the ADHD foundation. They discuss what ADHD is and how ADHD can present. Colin shares advice on supporting children and young people with ADHD and they also dispel myths surrounding ADHD. They also discuss the impact that puberty can have on ADHD symptoms.</p><p>ADHD foundation&#39;s website: <a href="https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/</a></p><p>ADHD resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/krero" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/krero</strong></a></p><p><br></p> 924e466b-a7d9-47ae-a273-086b85b24494 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/c66c3e09-f200-4aaa-b65e-39a4eb5784bc Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 2763 no full Education System not a SEND System - Georgina Durrant is joined by Annamarie Hassal CEO of nasen Education System not a SEND System - Georgina Durrant is joined by Annamarie Hassal CEO of nasen Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to the CEO of nasen. They discuss her career, her passion for supporting children and young people with SEND and her vision for the future of SEND education in the UK. They also discuss the nasen awards, nasen Live and the nasen assured status that Twinkl Symbols received.

nasen assured Twinkl Symbols: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/symbols Twinkl Symbols is a collection of visual symbols designed to support communication for individuals with speech and language difficulties or special educational needs (SEND), allowing them to express themselves through pictures and visual representations, often used in the form of communication boards or books created through the Twinkl Symbols app or web tool; essentially, it's a system to aid communication through visual imagery. 


SEND Small Steps resources - created for learners who need clear, structured lessons in maths that are simple and don't cause visual stress.: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ia65m


nasen website https://nasen.org.uk/

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to the CEO of nasen. They discuss her career, her passion for supporting children and young people with SEND and her vision for the future of SEND education in the UK. They also discuss the nasen awards, nasen Live and the nasen assured status that Twinkl Symbols received.</p><p>nasen assured Twinkl Symbols: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/symbols" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/symbols</a> Twinkl Symbols is a collection of visual symbols designed to support communication for individuals with speech and language difficulties or special educational needs (SEND), allowing them to express themselves through pictures and visual representations, often used in the form of communication boards or books created through the Twinkl Symbols app or web tool; essentially, it&#39;s a system to aid communication through visual imagery. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>SEND Small Steps resources - created for learners who need clear, structured lessons in maths that are simple and don&#39;t cause visual stress.</strong>: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ia65m" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ia65m</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>nasen website <a href="https://nasen.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://nasen.org.uk/</a></p> f63d64fc-6f64-479a-b206-cb8b65edbb50 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/feedff00-d00d-4afe-90ec-fda0c971d16d Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 2405 no full Educational Psychologists - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gavin Morgan from the BPS Educational Psychologists - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gavin Morgan from the BPS Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant was delighted to be joined by Dr Gavin Morgan, chair of the Division of Educational and Child Psychology at the British Psychological Society.

Georgina and Gavin discuss a whole range of topics, including:

  • The role of an Educational Psychologist (EP) and when teachers might need them.
  • When EPs are needed for EHC needs assessments
  • The impact of a shortage of EPs
  • Workload of EPs
  • How schools can work effectively with EPs.

Find all of Twinkl's inclusion resources here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5ag2


]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant was delighted to be joined by Dr Gavin Morgan, chair of the Division of Educational and Child Psychology at the British Psychological Society.</p><p>Georgina and Gavin discuss a whole range of topics, including:</p><ul><li>The role of an Educational Psychologist (EP) and when teachers might need them.</li><li>When EPs are needed for EHC needs assessments</li><li>The impact of a shortage of EPs</li><li>Workload of EPs</li><li>How schools can work effectively with EPs.</li></ul><p>Find all of <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5ag2" rel="nofollow">Twinkl&#39;s inclusion resources here</a>: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5ag2" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a5ag2</a></p><ul><li>Find out how to <strong>apply for EHC needs assessment</strong> as a SENDCO here : <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15d5ze" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15d5ze</a></li><li>Learn and understand <strong>what is involved in the EHC Plan review</strong> process here <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xchp3" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xchp3</a></li><li>Learn more about the <strong>role of an educational psychologist </strong>here <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1c4mxi" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1c4mxi</a></li></ul><p><br></p> 3d00d12b-43d4-403c-bf30-89a95849b1b1 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/127cfb6b-c2e0-4f7d-b587-283649cf35c7 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 1709 no full RSE for Pupils with SEND - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Johanna Aiyathurai RSE for Pupils with SEND - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Johanna Aiyathurai Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Jo, the CEO of the Down Syndrome Charity Learn and Thrive. Jo is Mum to a teenager with Down's syndrome. Much of the inspiration for the Learn and Thrive charity's projects come from her real-life experience of supporting a wide range of young people with Down's syndrome through her work in the charity and education sectors. The charity provides free online educational resources for the SEN community through two projects: Teach Me Too for early years (find out more here  https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ppb1s ) and Learning for Life (find out more here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zojn1) for young people (find out more here)

Georgina and Jo discuss what Down's Syndrome is and the common misconceptions. They also discuss Learn and Thrive's resources and the importance of teaching RSE to all children. Jo provides fantastic advice on how to talk about puberty and relationships with children and young people with Down's Syndrome and other SEND. Listen to our previous episode on Down's Syndrom here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rvi19

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Jo, the CEO of the Down Syndrome Charity Learn and Thrive. Jo is Mum to a teenager with Down&#39;s syndrome. Much of the inspiration for the Learn and Thrive charity&#39;s projects come from her real-life experience of supporting a wide range of young people with Down&#39;s syndrome through her work in the charity and education sectors. The charity provides free online educational resources for the SEN community through two projects: Teach Me Too for early years (find out more here  <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ppb1s" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ppb1s</a> ) and <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zojn1" rel="nofollow">Learning for Life</a> (find out more <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zojn1" rel="nofollow">here</a> <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zojn1" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zojn1</a>) for young people (find out more here)</p><p>Georgina and Jo discuss what Down&#39;s Syndrome is and the common misconceptions. They also discuss Learn and Thrive&#39;s resources and the importance of teaching RSE to all children. Jo provides fantastic advice on how to talk about puberty and relationships with children and young people with Down&#39;s Syndrome and other SEND. Listen to our <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rvi19" rel="nofollow">previous episode on Down&#39;s Syndrom here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rvi19</a></p> 25fb6de5-af2e-400d-8788-21bf12472f53 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/aa28c40e-8eca-456f-b88d-f20f8f8ae6dc Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 2414 no full Leading SEND Provision - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Natalie Packer Leading SEND Provision - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Natalie Packer Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast (SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant), Georgina Durrant is joined by Natalie Packer. Natalie is an Independent Education

Consultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. She develops and delivers a wide

range of training and support, including SEND reviews, to schools and multi-academy trusts. She

works closely with several trusts to support their strategic development of SEND and is a trustee

of Learn-AT in Leicestershire. She is an associate for national organisations Nasen, Whole

Education, Forum Strategy and Leadership Matters. Natalie regularly writes online articles for

Optimus and The Key for School Leaders and is the author of The Perfect SENCO, The Teacher’s Guide to SEN and her latest book 'Beyond Boundaries: Leading Great SEND Provision across a Trust'

Other podcast episodes mentioned and related:

Gary Aubin - Lone SENDCO : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000651993889

Ginny Bootman - Being a SENDCO :https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000641910100


]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast (SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant), Georgina Durrant is joined by Natalie Packer. Natalie is an Independent Education</p><p>Consultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. She develops and delivers a wide</p><p>range of training and support, including SEND reviews, to schools and multi-academy trusts. She</p><p>works closely with several trusts to support their strategic development of SEND and is a trustee</p><p>of Learn-AT in Leicestershire. She is an associate for national organisations Nasen, Whole</p><p>Education, Forum Strategy and Leadership Matters. Natalie regularly writes online articles for</p><p>Optimus and The Key for School Leaders and is the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3N6CvTP" rel="nofollow">The Perfect SENCO</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4duB907" rel="nofollow">The Teacher’s Guide to SEN</a> and her latest book &#39;<a href="https://amzn.to/3UcYtsz" rel="nofollow">Beyond Boundaries: Leading Great SEND Provision across a Trust</a>&#39;</p><p>Other podcast episodes mentioned and related: </p><p>Gary Aubin - Lone SENDCO<span> :</span> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000651993889</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000641910100" rel="nofollow">Ginny Bootman - Being a SENDCO </a><span>:</span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000641910100" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000641910100</a></p><p><br></p> be50714e-8dec-43e5-bcea-42cca7c2f004 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/95ce01c7-0c6f-42a0-abb4-34bdb6a90540 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 3110 no full Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley Georgina Durrant *Disclaimer: Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.*

In this episode, of our special educational needs and disability podcast, SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina speaks to Sue Cowley! Sue Cowley is a presenter, teacher trainer and author of more than 30 books on education. A qualified early years teacher, she has worked in early years settings, primary, secondary and international schools in the UK and overseas. Sue’s international bestseller 'Getting Your Class to Behave' has been translated into ten languages and is now in its sixth edition.

Sue has written articles for the TES, Teach Primary, Teach Early Years, Nursery World, Early Years Educator and Teach Secondary. She has featured in numerous education videos and was a regular presenter on Teachers TV. 

She has also written curriculum materials for Oxford University Press. Sue works internationally as a presenter, providing keynotes and training for organisations including Teach First, the NEU, Swim England and The Football Association. Sue has been part of the leadership team helped at her local early years setting for the past 15 years.

Georgina and Sue discuss strategies for good class behaviour, how to ensure you're neuro-affirming in your approach and the importance of clear expectations.


Find 'Getting Your Class to Behave' here and 'Learning Behaviours: A Practical Guide to Self-Regulation in the Early Years' here

Sue Cowley's website can be found here suecowley.co.uk

]]> <p><span>*Disclaimer: Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.* </span></p><p>In this episode, of our special educational needs and disability podcast, SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina speaks to Sue Cowley! Sue Cowley is a presenter, teacher trainer and author of more than 30 books on education. A qualified early years teacher, she has worked in early years settings, primary, secondary and international schools in the UK and overseas. Sue’s international bestseller &#39;<a href="https://amzn.to/3UcWULd" rel="nofollow">Getting Your Class to Behave</a>&#39; has been translated into ten languages and is now in its sixth edition.</p><p>Sue has written articles for the TES, Teach Primary, Teach Early Years, Nursery World, Early Years Educator and Teach Secondary. She has featured in numerous education videos and was a regular presenter on Teachers TV. </p><p>She has also written curriculum materials for Oxford University Press. Sue works internationally as a presenter, providing keynotes and training for organisations including Teach First, the NEU, Swim England and The Football Association. Sue has been part of the leadership team helped at her local early years setting for the past 15 years.</p><p>Georgina and Sue discuss strategies for good class behaviour, how to ensure you&#39;re neuro-affirming in your approach and the importance of clear expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Find &#39;<a href="https://amzn.to/3UcWULd" rel="nofollow">Getting Your Class to Behave&#39; here</a> and &#39;<a href="https://amzn.to/3BqvJWw" rel="nofollow">Learning Behaviours: A Practical Guide to Self-Regulation in the Early Years&#39; here</a></p><p>Sue Cowley&#39;s website can be found here <a href="http://suecowley.co.uk" rel="nofollow">suecowley.co.uk</a></p> 10d27eff-1adc-4760-a925-712ffb7f0229 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/565d1040-321e-4a27-be4a-b95699c1f1c2 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:00:00 +0000 2852 no full Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph Curtis Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph Curtis Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Steph Curtis. Steph, mother of two teenage girls aged 18 and 16, launched her blog, "Steph's Two Girls" on the day her younger daughter Sasha was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2.

Steph experienced a ‘lightbulb moment’ soon after when she came across descriptions of a specific profile of autism known as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The features of PDA resonated deeply with her, as they accurately characterised her daughter's unique challenges. This discovery served as a catalyst, inspiring Steph to utilise her blog as a wider platform for sharing her family's experiences in order to help others understand more about PDA.

With her newly published book "PDA in the Family" Steph has shared her family’s experiences since that day of diagnosis, in the hope that this will help families who are navigating PDA feel less alone. With unique insights from Sasha's father, sister, and Sasha herself, this book offers insider knowledge and advice from one family to another and provides a greater understanding for those working with PDA children.

Listen to our Podcast episode with the PDA society here : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000579397090

Find the PDA Society Podcast episode also on the Twinkl website here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ujlk5

Find out more about the PANDA approach for supporting children with a PDA profile here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jp34k

As well as how to 'pick battles' when supporting a child with a PDA profile here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tvmcu

Steph's website can be found here https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/ and her book here https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/2023/10/pda-in-family-book.html

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Steph Curtis. Steph, mother of two teenage girls aged 18 and 16, launched her blog, &#34;Steph&#39;s Two Girls&#34; on the day her younger daughter Sasha was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2.</p><p>Steph experienced a ‘lightbulb moment’ soon after when she came across descriptions of a specific profile of autism known as Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The features of PDA resonated deeply with her, as they accurately characterised her daughter&#39;s unique challenges. This discovery served as a catalyst, inspiring Steph to utilise her blog as a wider platform for sharing her family&#39;s experiences in order to help others understand more about PDA.</p><p>With her newly published book &#34;PDA in the Family&#34; Steph has shared her family’s experiences since that day of diagnosis, in the hope that this will help families who are navigating PDA feel less alone. With unique insights from Sasha&#39;s father, sister, and Sasha herself, this book offers insider knowledge and advice from one family to another and provides a greater understanding for those working with PDA children.</p><p>Listen to our <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000579397090" rel="nofollow">Podcast episode with the PDA society here</a> : <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000579397090" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000579397090</a></p><p>Find the PDA Society Podcast episode also on the Twinkl website here: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ujlk5" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ujlk5</strong></a></p><p>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jp34k" rel="nofollow">PANDA approach for supporting children with a PDA profile here</a> <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jp34k" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jp34k</strong></a></p><p>As well as how to &#39;pick battles&#39; when supporting a child with a PDA profile here <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tvmcu" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tvmcu</strong></a></p><p>Steph&#39;s website can be found <a href="https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">here </a>https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/ and her book <a href="https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/2023/10/pda-in-family-book.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> https://www.stephstwogirls.co.uk/2023/10/pda-in-family-book.html</p> e532dca3-05f1-4c7f-9ea9-c7b0f2083c25 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/48f56c09-8b0b-4827-b89e-ece0373f4567 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:05:00 +0000 2746 no full Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Stephanie Smith, Head of School at Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special free school provision for young autistic students the 'Cavendish School'



They discuss everything about making schools better for autistic children and young people.. from removing attendance barriers and supporting EBSA, trauma-informed approaches, creating a sensory space/room, working in partnership with autistic learner's parents, lunchtimes, playtimes to developing life-skills in a practical and authentic way. 

Useful links: 

⁠SEND Small Steps Curriculum 

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10m1g3

⁠Sensory Room Information⁠

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kj4fg

⁠Sensory Profile Assessment⁠

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gcbif

⁠Cavendish School's Website:⁠

⁠https://thecavendishschool.org.uk⁠

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast &#39;SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant&#39;, Georgina Durrant chats to Stephanie Smith, Head of School at Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special free school provision for young autistic students the &#39;Cavendish School&#39;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>They discuss everything about making schools better for autistic children and young people.. from removing attendance barriers and supporting EBSA, trauma-informed approaches, creating a sensory space/room, working in partnership with autistic learner&#39;s parents, lunchtimes, playtimes to developing life-skills in a practical and authentic way. </p><p>Useful links: </p><p>⁠SEND Small Steps Curriculum </p><p>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10m1g3</p><p>⁠Sensory Room Information⁠</p><p>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kj4fg</p><p>⁠Sensory Profile Assessment⁠</p><p>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/gcbif</p><p>⁠Cavendish School&#39;s Website:⁠</p><p>⁠https://thecavendishschool.org.uk⁠</p> 27336ec8-8e9c-437c-a60e-33bf01bac1b2 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/fa060d01-95d2-4043-ae23-f581ff08a130 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:32:38 +0000 2760 no full A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to 2x Paralympic Gold Medallist Danielle Brown MBE! Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children's author. She's also a double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, five-time World Champion and was World Number 1 for her entire career. , she made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England - and won gold - in an able-bodied category at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle shares her advice on how to ensure teaching PE and sports in schools is inclusive of children with SEND.



Inclusive Sports Resources for the classroom https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/139a8m


Paralympic Resources for the classroom 

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1beqxm



https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/spql0


Danielle Brown's website and books https://www.daniellebrown.co.uk

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast &#39;SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant&#39;, Georgina Durrant chats to 2x Paralympic Gold Medallist Danielle Brown MBE! Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children&#39;s author. She&#39;s also a double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, five-time World Champion and was World Number 1 for her entire career. , she made history when she became the first disabled athlete to represent England - and won gold - in an able-bodied category at the Commonwealth Games. Danielle shares her advice on how to ensure teaching PE and sports in schools is inclusive of children with SEND.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/139a8m" rel="nofollow">Inclusive Sports Resources for the classroom https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/139a8m</a></p><p><br></p><p>Paralympic Resources for the classroom </p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1beqxm" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1beqxm</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/spql0" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/spql0</a></p><p><br></p><p>Danielle Brown&#39;s website and books <a href="https://www.daniellebrown.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.daniellebrown.co.uk</a></p> 0af92818-37a5-4ee0-995d-b084dadb6cb4 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/fabbc8a5-8b16-47aa-b4dd-50bb10343c99 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:22:09 +0000 1511 no full SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, we switch things around and welcome host Georgina Durrant on the show as a guest for the first time. Our guest host is Emily Powel and she interviews Georgina about her latest book 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years' published by Bloomsbury. With as many as 13% of children in schools in England receiving some form of SEN support, and waiting times of up to 3-5 years for a child to receive a formal diagnosis, Georgina explains that there is a critical need for strategies teachers can use in the classroom and parents can use at home now. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years aims to give teachers (and parents!) practical strategies that they can put in place while they wait for diagnoses, assessments or support. The strategies are practical, easy to implement and resource. Relevant to children who may be impacted by a range of SEND including autism, PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, speech, language and communication needs and more. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years can be found here https://amzn.to/3QKZx48 And Georgina's website is www.senresourcesblog.com and you can find her on Twitter (X) www.twitter.com/senresourceblog and Facebook www.facebook.com/senresourcesblog

]]> <p><span>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, we switch things around and welcome host Georgina Durrant on the show as a guest for the first time. Our guest host is Emily Powel and she interviews Georgina about her latest book &#39;SEND Strategies for the Primary Years&#39; published by Bloomsbury. With as many as 13% of children in schools in England receiving some form of SEN support, and waiting times of up to 3-5 years for a child to receive a formal diagnosis, Georgina explains that there is a critical need for strategies teachers can use in the classroom and parents can use at home now. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years aims to give teachers (and parents!) practical strategies that they can put in place while they wait for diagnoses, assessments or support. The strategies are practical, easy to implement and resource. Relevant to children who may be impacted by a range of SEND including autism, PDA, ADHD, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, sensory processing differences, speech, language and communication needs and more. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years can be found here https://amzn.to/3QKZx48 And Georgina&#39;s website is www.senresourcesblog.com and you can find her on Twitter (X) www.twitter.com/senresourceblog and Facebook www.facebook.com/senresourcesblog</span></p> ac781601-6b53-4df5-94f5-dfb7cef08bd5 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/d706cb38-8bf3-42e0-826a-d97f27749c9d Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:15:11 +0000 1725 no full Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright Georgina Durrant Isolation booths in schools: Helpful or harmful? In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilites (SEND) Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant' Georgina speaks to Andrea Cartwright from Thrive all about the use of isolation and isolation booths in schools and the impacts on children.

Download our Lanyard Sized Restorative Conversation Prompts here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/flmig

Look at our infomation sheet on Tantrums vs Meltdowns here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcgli

And download our behaviour management strategies for de-escalation here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15i83y

Thrive website:https://www.thriveapproach.com/

Previous podcast with Thrive on Trauma Informed Approaches here https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000588238033

]]> <p>Isolation booths in schools: Helpful or harmful? In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilites (SEND) Podcast &#39;SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant&#39; Georgina speaks to Andrea Cartwright from Thrive all about the use of isolation and isolation booths in schools and the impacts on children. </p><p>Download our <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/flmig" rel="nofollow">Lanyard Sized Restorative Conversation Prompts</a> here <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/flmig" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/flmig</a></p><p>Look at our <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcgli" rel="nofollow">infomation sheet on Tantrums vs Meltdowns</a> here <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcgli" rel="nofollow">https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcgli</a></p><p>And download our behaviour management strategies for de-escalation here h<a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15i83y" rel="nofollow">ttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15i83y</a></p><p>Thrive website:<a href="https://www.thriveapproach.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thriveapproach.com/</a></p><p>Previous podcast with Thrive on Trauma Informed Approaches here <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000588238033" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000588238033</a></p> 58ac194f-8905-4872-be18-84267d414bfd https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/6b16e333-ef4c-4a52-a7e0-0f6b7c60aad0 Tue, 07 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000 2840 no full The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Gary Aubin, author of The Lone SENDCO about SEND CPD for teachers and SENDCOs. They discuss SENDCos leading school CPD, what effective SEND CPD looks like in schools, receiving SEND CPD and the SENDCO qualification (NASENCO) being replaced by the new SENDCO NPQ. Watch this episode on youtube here https://youtu.be/aaqxtTP-ng8

Have a look at Twinkl's free SEND CPD - Teach Meets here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q6dxv

Listen to our previous episode about Being a SENDCO with Ginny Bootman here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bevxs or watch it here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16wshe


Gary's website can be found here https://sendmatters.co.uk/about/ and his book The Lone SENDCO here https://www.johncattbookshop.com/products/the-lone-sendco-questions-and-answers-for-the-busy-sendco

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Gary Aubin, author of The Lone SENDCO about SEND CPD for teachers and SENDCOs. They discuss SENDCos leading school CPD, what effective SEND CPD looks like in schools, receiving SEND CPD and the SENDCO qualification (NASENCO) being replaced by the new SENDCO NPQ. Watch this episode on youtube <a href="https://youtu.be/aaqxtTP-ng8" rel="nofollow">here </a>https://youtu.be/aaqxtTP-ng8</p><p>Have a look at Twinkl&#39;s free SEND CPD - Teach Meets <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q6dxv" rel="nofollow">here </a>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q6dxv</p><p>Listen to our previous episode about Being a SENDCO with Ginny Bootman <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bevxs" rel="nofollow">here</a> <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bevxs" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/bevxs</strong></a> or watch it <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16wshe" rel="nofollow">here <strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16wshe</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Gary&#39;s website can be found <a href="https://sendmatters.co.uk/about/" rel="nofollow">here</a> https://sendmatters.co.uk/about/ and his book The Lone SENDCO <a href="https://www.johncattbookshop.com/products/the-lone-sendco-questions-and-answers-for-the-busy-sendco" rel="nofollow">here</a> https://www.johncattbookshop.com/products/the-lone-sendco-questions-and-answers-for-the-busy-sendco</p> 05931656-dc4f-40d9-a27a-a4f3ba2a8258 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/e7894403-11d7-44dc-99c1-9a6f85317361 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:45:00 +0000 2722 no full Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances Akinde Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances Akinde Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Frances Akinde, a former Special School Headteacher and qualified SENDCO now SEND inspector and advisor. Georgina and Frances discuss what Neurodiversity Celebration Week means to her as a Neurodivergent educator as well as her tips for making schools more inclusive to both neurodivergent learners and neurodivergent staff.

Read all about Neurodiversity Celebration Week here

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a1a9z

Download our Famous Neurodivergent Individuals School Display here

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/np149

Read this useful quick look document that provides guidance on supporting neurodivergent colleagues, or yourself, to flourish in interviews, day-to-day working, when in meetings and more. 

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w4tpx

Frances Akinde's Website : https://inclusionht.wordpress.com

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Frances Akinde, a former Special School Headteacher and qualified SENDCO now SEND inspector and advisor. Georgina and Frances discuss what Neurodiversity Celebration Week means to her as a Neurodivergent educator as well as her tips for making schools more inclusive to both neurodivergent learners and neurodivergent staff. </p><p>Read all about Neurodiversity Celebration Week here </p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a1a9z" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1a1a9z</strong></a></p><p>Download our Famous Neurodivergent Individuals School Display here</p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/np149" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/np149</strong></a></p><p>Read this useful quick look document that provides guidance on supporting neurodivergent colleagues, or yourself, to flourish in interviews, day-to-day working, when in meetings and more. </p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w4tpx" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w4tpx</strong></a></p><p>Frances Akinde&#39;s Website : https://inclusionht.wordpress.com</p> 848f07f2-34bc-4ebb-8f03-dab4a596eeec https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/160c3fa8-04c5-49ec-af07-c868ad7f2563 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 3268 no full From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity. From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity. Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Bethan Grant and Sarah Timms from ERIC (the children's bowel and bladder charity) about everything from more children arriving in reception who aren't yet toilet trained (and how we can support them) to the controversy surrounding some schools locking toilets at lesson time (and it's impact on children with toileting needs).

Useful resources:

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Bethan Grant and Sarah Timms from ERIC (the children&#39;s bowel and bladder charity) about everything from more children arriving in reception who aren&#39;t yet toilet trained (and how we can support them) to the controversy surrounding some schools locking toilets at lesson time (and it&#39;s impact on children with toileting needs).</p><p>Useful resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jmamv" rel="nofollow">Toilet procedure poster <strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jmamv</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wdpp9" rel="nofollow">Toilet Social Situation <strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wdpp9</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yb4rm" rel="nofollow">Using the toilet resource pack <strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yb4rm</strong></a></li><li>Toilet readiness assessment <a href="https://eric.org.uk/toilet-readiness-assessment/" rel="nofollow">https://eric.org.uk/toilet-readiness-assessment/</a></li><li>Individual health care plan <a href="https://eric.org.uk/individual-healthcare-plan/" rel="nofollow">https://eric.org.uk/individual-healthcare-plan/</a></li><li>Getting ready for school factsheet <a href="https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/toilets-and-school-readiness/" rel="nofollow">https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/toilets-and-school-readiness/</a></li><li>A parent Sam (who is also an advisor on ERIC&#39;s Helpline) talking about how she worked with school staff to make toileting at school work for their child <a href="https://vimeo.com/860155964" rel="nofollow">https://vimeo.com/860155964</a></li><li>School Toilet Policy: <a href="https://eric.org.uk/information/school-toilet-policy/" rel="nofollow">https://eric.org.uk/information/school-toilet-policy/</a></li></ul> abfcd6f5-8d40-4f9d-9bdc-4491d3947b43 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/368f742c-7d60-4882-9c8f-8c9f6fdaaf03 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 3204 no full Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny Bootman Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny Bootman Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to author and SENDCO, Ginny Bootman about being a SENDCO. Ginny provides advice about developing and maintaining good home-school relationships as well as practical advice on managing SENDCO workload and prioritising tasks.

Resources:




Other Links:

Ginny's Book

Ginny's Website

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to author and SENDCO, Ginny Bootman about being a SENDCO. Ginny provides advice about developing and maintaining good home-school relationships as well as practical advice on managing SENDCO workload and prioritising tasks.</p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdz0w" rel="nofollow">SENDCO Time Management Resource</a> <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdz0w" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdz0w</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vuo1f" rel="nofollow">Ofsted Questions for SENDCOs</a> - <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vuo1f" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vuo1f</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c0crj" rel="nofollow">Applying for an EHCP</a>- <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c0crj" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c0crj</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Other Links:</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Independent-Thinking-Being-SENDCO-relationships/dp/1781354243/" rel="nofollow">Ginny&#39;s Book</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ginnybootman.com/" rel="nofollow">Ginny&#39;s Website</a></p> 092ec8b1-60ce-403c-82e9-660f1c56e843 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/77ad7fdc-7d66-4709-9989-b224f73c7086 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 3326 no full LEGO®-BASED THERAPY - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta LEGO®-BASED THERAPY - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta to discuss LEGO® - based therapy. Gina explains the origins and aims of LEGO® - based therapy, who can benefit from it and how to ensure it is neurodiversity-affirming. Gina is the founderand director of Play Included® and her Brick-by-Brick® programme is the only LEGO® - based therapy endorsed by the LEGO Foundation. She talks us through how teachers can set up LEGO® - based therapy at school and gives us her top tips for getting it right.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Play Included® Website

Play Included® Youtube Channel

LEGO Foundation website

Relevant resources:

Building Brick Therapy Resource Pack

Building Brick Therapy Information Sheet

Building Brick Therapy Key Word Cards



]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta to discuss LEGO® - based therapy. Gina explains the origins and aims of LEGO® - based therapy, who can benefit from it and how to ensure it is neurodiversity-affirming. Gina is the founderand director of Play Included® and her Brick-by-Brick® programme is the only LEGO® - based therapy endorsed by the LEGO Foundation. She talks us through how teachers can set up LEGO® - based therapy at school and gives us her top tips for getting it right.</p><p><u>Links mentioned in the podcast:</u></p><p>Play Included® Website</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@playincluded" rel="nofollow">Play Included® Youtube Channel </a></p><p><a href="https://learningthroughplay.com" rel="nofollow">LEGO Foundation website </a></p><p><u>Relevant resources:</u></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/122c8m" rel="nofollow">Building Brick Therapy Resource Pack</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jyoxg" rel="nofollow">Building Brick Therapy Information Sheet</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/aflf0" rel="nofollow"><strong>Building Brick Therapy Key Word Cards </strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 41124910-77a4-4f90-bb96-6b614994253f https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/292f3a11-8a1d-413c-aa37-abeeac124a42 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 2070 no full SEMH - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sarah Johnson SEMH - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sarah Johnson Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast Georgina Durrant chats to Sarah Johnson all about SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs). They discuss what SEMH means and how teachers can best support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. In this episode Sarah provides advice and information specifically on anxiety, Emotionally Based School Avoidances (EBSA), phobias, social anxiety and situational mutism.


Useful resources linked to this episode:


Sarah Johnson's Website

Sarah Johnson's Books

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast Georgina Durrant chats to Sarah Johnson all about SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs). They discuss what SEMH means and how teachers can best support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. In this episode Sarah provides advice and information specifically on anxiety, Emotionally Based School Avoidances (EBSA), phobias, social anxiety and situational mutism.</p><p><br></p><p>Useful resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jx80e" rel="nofollow">Supporting Children with Emotionally Based School Avoidance CPD Video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dq5b5" rel="nofollow">Emotional Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation: What are they, and how can we use them with learners with SEND?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ylenp" rel="nofollow">Emotional Triggers: What Pushes My Buttons Chart and Activity</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Johnson&#39;s Website</a><span> </span></p><p><a href="https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/my-book" rel="nofollow">Sarah Johnson&#39;s Books</a></p> 3ca000eb-d2bf-45a6-a307-459658712b64 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/b1d1253b-81db-4717-b22a-5ddb52161f8e Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:08:00 +0000 3185 no full DLD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link DLD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link Georgina Durrant There are more children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) than there are autistic children and dyslexic children, yet DLD is still relatively unknown. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link to find out what DLD is, its impacts and what schools can do to support children and young people with DLD. 

DLD resources:

Developmental Language Disorder Activity Pack

Development Language Disorder (DLD) Mind Map

Language Disorder Mind Map

Relevant links:

Speech and Language Link

RADLD

NAPLIC

]]> <p>There are more children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) than there are autistic children and dyslexic children, yet DLD is still relatively unknown. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link to find out what DLD is, its impacts and what schools can do to support children and young people with DLD. </p><p><strong>DLD resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1mncut" rel="nofollow">Developmental Language Disorder Activity Pack</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ewgql" rel="nofollow">Development Language Disorder (DLD) Mind Map</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j29wr" rel="nofollow">Language Disorder Mind Map</a></p><p><strong>Relevant links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://speechandlanguage.info/" rel="nofollow">Speech and Language Link</a></p><p><a href="https://radld.org/" rel="nofollow">RADLD</a></p><p><a href="https://www.naplic.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">NAPLIC </a></p> 8d5950df-5017-48a4-9b1d-d9859089323a https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/4a460ab1-5466-45a9-90ca-8b3b3449d230 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:00 +0000 1918 no full Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by returning guest Nikki Saunders, who shares the exciting news that her Children’s Books (The Eddie Series) aimed at families of autistic children have now become a Children’s TV series on Sky Kids!

 ‘Ready Eddie Go!’ follows 6-year-old Eddie who is autistic, as he navigates everyday real-life experiences for the very first time, everything from getting his hair cut to trying new food. During the podcast, Nikki Saunders discusses the importance of representation of autistic children on TV and taking a neuro-affirming approach. She shares a clip of the programme and explains how each episode, like a social situation, gives children strategies to manage new and different experiences. 

Ready Eddie Go! Resources to download for your home or classroom:

Sensory and Emotional Awareness Activities

Visual Timetable

My 'Ask for Help' Phrases

Explaining Autism to My Friends


Previous podcast episode with Nikki Saunders

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by returning guest Nikki Saunders, who shares the exciting news that her Children’s Books (The Eddie Series) aimed at families of autistic children have now become a Children’s TV series on Sky Kids!</p><p> ‘Ready Eddie Go!’ follows 6-year-old Eddie who is autistic, as he navigates everyday real-life experiences for the very first time, everything from getting his hair cut to trying new food. During the podcast, Nikki Saunders discusses the importance of representation of autistic children on TV and taking a neuro-affirming approach. She shares a clip of the programme and explains how each episode, like a social situation, gives children strategies to manage new and different experiences. </p><p>Ready Eddie Go! Resources to download for your home or classroom:</p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z43hf" rel="nofollow">Sensory and Emotional Awareness Activities</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6cfrb" rel="nofollow">Visual Timetable</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1hh2w5" rel="nofollow">My &#39;Ask for Help&#39; Phrases</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/e802m" rel="nofollow">Explaining Autism to My Friends</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>Previous </span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant/id1598292028?i=1000560383021" rel="nofollow">podcast episode with Nikki Saunders</a></p> ea731ebe-0973-48c0-a404-2c35743dc5d0 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/e9f27c7b-b0a8-4579-8524-0c6751331349 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:00:00 +0000 2394 no full Teacher Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Dr Emma Kell Teacher Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Dr Emma Kell Georgina Durrant In this 'Back to School' episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Emma Kell, who shares fantastic, practical advice about teacher/SENDCO wellbeing. They discuss the importance of well-being not being an 'add on' but woven through the school culture. They also chat about the common causes of stress for teachers (including Ofsted) and Emma's top tips for surviving teaching without 'imploding, exploding or walking away'.

Relevant resources linked to this episode:

]]> <p>In this &#39;Back to School&#39; episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Emma Kell, who shares fantastic, practical advice about teacher/SENDCO wellbeing. They discuss the importance of well-being not being an &#39;add on&#39; but woven through the school culture. They also chat about the common causes of stress for teachers (including Ofsted) and Emma&#39;s top tips for surviving teaching without &#39;imploding, exploding or walking away&#39;.</p><p>Relevant resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11g4rw" rel="nofollow">Staff Wellbeing in School Pack of Resources </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/uhd9m" rel="nofollow">Staff Wellbeing: You Are Not Superhuman </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7evgt" rel="nofollow">Staff Wellbeing: Self-Assessment and Evaluation Tool </a></li><li><a href="https://www.those-that-can.com" rel="nofollow">Dr Emma Kell&#39;s website</a> (includes links to her books)</li></ul> 6b740576-981a-4d68-9544-6bab2f148e98 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/a6817ea1-df34-4065-a205-c02733ac0767 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 23:44:00 +0000 3048 no full From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode) From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode) Georgina Durrant *Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing.

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Robert White. Robert White describes himself as ‘the only Asperger, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper- sensitive, Gluten-intolerant, pseudo-genius, musical comedian there is…. Probably’ and you probably know him from his hilarious performances on Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 where he gained second place. Robert discusses the difficulties he faced growing up as an undiagnosed autistic and dyslexic child and reflects on the support that school could have provided to help him.

Useful resources linked to this episode:

]]> <p>*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing.</p><p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Robert White. Robert White describes himself as ‘the only Asperger, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper- sensitive, Gluten-intolerant, pseudo-genius, musical comedian there is…. Probably’ and you probably know him from his hilarious performances on Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 where he gained second place. Robert discusses the difficulties he faced growing up as an undiagnosed autistic and dyslexic child and reflects on the support that school could have provided to help him.</p><p>Useful resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/cn41s" rel="nofollow">Supporting Pupils on the Autism Spectrum CPD Training Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hza3q" rel="nofollow">CPD: Supporting Autistic Pupils to Thrive</a><strong> </strong></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/j3spi" rel="nofollow">Supporting Pupils with Dyslexia CPD Training Complete Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.robertwhitecomedy.com" rel="nofollow">Robert White&#39;s Website</a></li></ul> ad7b095f-1394-4db4-9ddc-d4ee9a96c776 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/8101ebc5-a2a7-40d8-bff5-b8293d3d4fc7 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:45:00 +0000 1823 no full Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UK Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UK Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Louisa Reeves from the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN). Louisa provides an overview of the various Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) (including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)). She explains how to identify children with SLCN in the classroom, the process for formal diagnosis and what teachers can do to support these children in school.

Relevant Resources Linked to this episode:





]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Louisa Reeves from the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN). Louisa provides an overview of the various Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) (including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)). She explains how to identify children with SLCN in the classroom, the process for formal diagnosis and what teachers can do to support these children in school.</p><p>Relevant Resources Linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1csi9p" rel="nofollow">Free Speech and Language Teaching Pack </a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1dezv3" rel="nofollow">Free Speech and Language Speech Sound Intervention Boost Taster Pack <strong> </strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1bughc" rel="nofollow">Speech and Language Concerns Checklist</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/167n1q" rel="nofollow">SLCN - Language Development INSET PowerPoint Pack </a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://speechandlanguage.org.uk" rel="nofollow">Speech and Language Uk&#39;s Website </a></li></ul> 4eb1981f-597e-4c31-9ec3-3f9cba3d4455 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/3c23d032-6e77-44b0-bdc6-50825291e0a4 Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:41:00 +0000 1665 no full Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK. Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK. Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to Tina Coope, education lead of PANS/PANDAS UK - the only UK charity supporting children and families living with the neuropsychiatric conditions PANS and PANDAS.

PANS and PANDAS are a set of acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions that may include the development of OCD, tics or severe eating restrictions, alongside cognitive, behavioural and neurological symptoms. 

They can cause severe difficulties with learning, attending school and being able to do age-appropriate activities.

Tina explains what PANS/PANDAS are, the impact they can have on children, the importance of spotting early signs and how teachers can support children with PANS/PANDAS in the classroom.

Relevant Resources & Links



]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to Tina Coope, education lead of PANS/PANDAS UK - the only UK charity supporting children and families living with the neuropsychiatric conditions PANS and PANDAS.</p><p>PANS and PANDAS are a set of acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions that may include the development of OCD, tics or severe eating restrictions, alongside cognitive, behavioural and neurological symptoms. </p><p>They can cause severe difficulties with learning, attending school and being able to do age-appropriate activities.</p><p>Tina explains what PANS/PANDAS are, the impact they can have on children, the importance of spotting early signs and how teachers can support children with PANS/PANDAS in the classroom.</p><p>Relevant Resources &amp; Links</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1130ez" rel="nofollow">PANS and PANDAS Information and CPD Pack</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nfbed" rel="nofollow">Article about PANS and PANDAS </a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/l5f3c" rel="nofollow">Hidden Disabilities Mind Map</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.panspandasuk.org/_files/ugd/c803db_8d20d15927f54143b2316b8d634348a0.pdf" rel="nofollow">Home &amp; School: Spotting the Early Signs of PANS/PANDAS </a></li></ul> 58b64d8f-4b67-4df5-aa0b-98561d45b813 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/e4cbaab3-6689-4a38-99dc-3b365bf685de Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:18:00 +0000 2219 no full Living with Hearing loss & Deafness - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Samantha baines Living with Hearing loss & Deafness - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Samantha baines Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to deaf activist, Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning author, actress and broadcaster. She is the author of critically acclaimed children's books with Deaf main characters. You may recognise her from appearances on ITV's Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil's This Week or acting roles in Netflix’s The Crown, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness and Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum). She is a regular on BBC radio stations.

They discuss tinnitus, hearing aids, British Sign Language (BSL) and her experience of being deaf. Samantha also provides really useful advice for teachers on how to support D/deaf children and young people in the classroom.

Full Transcript Available here: Click on the 'More Downloads' option to find the Transcript version

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]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to deaf activist, Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning author, actress and broadcaster. She is the author of critically acclaimed children&#39;s books with Deaf main characters. You may recognise her from appearances on ITV&#39;s Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil&#39;s This Week or acting roles in Netflix’s The Crown, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness and Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum). She is a regular on BBC radio stations.</p><p>They discuss tinnitus, hearing aids, British Sign Language (BSL) and her experience of being deaf. Samantha also provides really useful advice for teachers on how to support D/deaf children and young people in the classroom.</p><p><span>Full Transcript Available </span><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1b29yb" rel="nofollow">here</a><span>: Click on the &#39;More Downloads&#39; option to find the Transcript version</span></p><p>Resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1cbz9g" rel="nofollow">British Sign Language BSL Greetings Display Pack </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-252081-deaf-awareness-week-resource-pack" rel="nofollow">Deaf Awareness Resource Pack </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-being-part-of-a-community-activity-pack-t-s-1652172424" rel="nofollow">Being Part of a Deaf Community Activity Pack </a></li><li><a href="https://www.samanthabaines.com" rel="nofollow">Samantha Baines&#39; Website (including links to her books)</a></li></ul> 25d439e8-dd6a-432f-acd2-cb0fa00b82d3 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/fc60521c-ce8f-467b-9d6b-2c037485a207 Wed, 03 May 2023 07:13:00 +0000 3326 no full Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Suzy Rowland Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Suzy Rowland Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina Durrant chats to Suzy Rowland. Suzy is an author, Autism & ADHD Specialist and Speaker and founder of the #happyinschool project. Georgina and Suzy discuss Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions.

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]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina Durrant chats to Suzy Rowland. Suzy is an author, Autism &amp; ADHD Specialist and Speaker and founder of the #happyinschool project. Georgina and Suzy discuss Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions.</p><p>Relevant Resources &amp; Articles:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1l6bno" rel="nofollow">What is Neurodiversity? CPD</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1b4n7y" rel="nofollow">Autism - Spotting the Signs and Developing Classroom Strategies - Inclusion CPD</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1gi1yd" rel="nofollow">SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant Podcast Episode 2: Anxious Non-attenders with Catrina Lowri </a></li></ul> 0ac8c3aa-2c93-4d70-932f-fb060bba7fe0 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/ccfd12fa-6198-4722-a367-09a306a3ca53 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:13:00 +0000 3042 no full SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire Coutinho SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire Coutinho Georgina Durrant In this special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant discusses the SEND & AP Improvement Plan with Claire Coutinho. Claire Coutinho is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for children, families and wellbeing).

They discuss the problems the SEND review identified with the current SEND system and the changes the government is planning to make to improve SEND support and services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as part of the SEND & AP Improvement Plan.

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]]> <p>In this special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant discusses the <strong>SEND &amp; AP Improvement Plan</strong> with Claire Coutinho. Claire Coutinho is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for children, families and wellbeing).</p><p>They discuss the problems the SEND review identified with the current SEND system and the changes the government is planning to make to improve SEND support and services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities as part of the SEND &amp; AP Improvement Plan.</p><p>Further reading &amp; resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/a33dq" rel="nofollow">&#39;Over £10 billion to be invested in SEND and AP by 2024&#39; </a>Article on the SEND &amp; AP Improvement Plan by Lauren Brown</li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vjusz" rel="nofollow">&#39;What do parents think about the government’s SEND reforms?</a>&#39; Article by Lucy Carman</li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/u6yxy" rel="nofollow">SEND &amp; AP Improvement Plan (link to government website) </a></li></ul> 4069de91-c2fa-4aee-b6ae-8bf78172a137 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/6bb37cd3-e317-42c6-85cc-d6baf5917621 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:30:00 +0000 1084 no full SEND and LGBT+ Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Klaudia Matasovska SEND and LGBT+ Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Klaudia Matasovska Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant Klaudia Matasovska discusses the intersection between LGBT+ and SEND. Klaudia Matasovska is an Associate Lecturer in Education, Inclusion and SEND at the University of Derby. She also works as a researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research centres around LGBT+ inclusion with pupils with SEND.

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]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant <span>Klaudia Matasovska discusses</span> the intersection between LGBT+ and SEND. Klaudia Matasovska is an Associate Lecturer in Education, Inclusion and SEND at the University of Derby. She also works as a researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research centres around LGBT+ inclusion with pupils with SEND.</p><p>Relevant Resources &amp; Articles:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15myzn" rel="nofollow">How Can We Teach LGBT+ History Month With Learners with SEND?</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/w5v9j" rel="nofollow">LGBTQ+ Definition Matching Cards </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10twht" rel="nofollow">Child-Friendly Explanations for LGBT+ Terms </a></li></ul> 26e9d7b3-56b0-4029-a6ec-7f65c3f85186 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/caa3a6e0-dbe3-4b67-8471-58a4fd0f4cf4 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:43:00 +0000 2724 no full Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara Alston Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara Alston Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Sara Alston about how to work effectively with teaching assistants and how to create an inclusive classroom.


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Guide to Effective Differentiation in the Classroom

Top Tips for Working with Other Adults in the Classroom

SEND in the Experts episode with Abigail Gray about Inclusion

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Sara Alston about how to work effectively with teaching assistants and how to create an inclusive classroom. </p><p><br></p><p>Relevant Resources &amp; Articles:</p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1na586" rel="nofollow">Guide to Effective Differentiation in the Classroom</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7rwlg" rel="nofollow">Top Tips for Working with Other Adults in the Classroom</a></p><p><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/upmuq" rel="nofollow">SEND in the Experts episode with Abigail Gray about Inclusion</a></p> 31669839-b97b-40c0-961d-02d055bd2385 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/244266ae-5826-4d94-9d2a-0a93be5e2e56 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:41:00 +0000 2825 no full OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode) OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode) Georgina Durrant *Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing.

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Shaun Flores about his lived experience of having OCD. Shaun explains what OCD is, the impacts it can have on people's lives and provides advice for schools on how to support children and young people with OCD.

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]]> <p>*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing.</p><p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Shaun Flores about his lived experience of having OCD. Shaun explains what OCD is, the impacts it can have on people&#39;s lives and provides advice for schools on how to support children and young people with OCD.</p><p>Relevant Resources &amp; Articles:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1eamig" rel="nofollow">&#39;Are you OCD Aware?&#39; Teacher Guidance A4 Poster </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9onhn" rel="nofollow">Spotting the Signs - When might &#39;Quirks&#39; become OCD? (Article) </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7d5kj" rel="nofollow">The effect of OCD on families: A Sibling&#39;s Story (Article) </a></li><li><a href="https://ocdaction.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">OCD Action Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ocduk.org/" rel="nofollow">OCD UK </a></li></ul> 1a10a713-e882-4100-a10d-2c762ce1c876 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/e47c1e8f-fd95-4edd-80e9-cbb02079abd8 Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:28:00 +0000 2442 no full Christmas Special with Elora Dodd - An Autistic Experience of Christmas Christmas Special with Elora Dodd - An Autistic Experience of Christmas Georgina Durrant In this Christmas Special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by autistic comedian Elora Dodd to talk about all things Christmas! Elora shares her lived experience of being autistic and provides useful advice about helping autistic children navigate the festive period. Make sure you listen! Elora is an autistic comedian with half a million followers online. You can find her under her name, or her Digital pseudonym “Online 1 Room Schoolhouse”

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]]> <p>In this Christmas Special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by autistic comedian Elora Dodd to talk about all things Christmas! Elora shares her lived experience of being autistic and provides useful advice about helping autistic children navigate the festive period. Make sure you listen! Elora is an autistic comedian with half a million followers online. You can find her under her name, or her Digital pseudonym “Online 1 Room Schoolhouse”</p><p>Links to relevant resources to help autistic children over the festive period:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/104s8j" rel="nofollow">Guide for Parents: Supporting Your Autistic Child at Christmastim</a>e</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/189war" rel="nofollow">Visual Timetable for Christmas Day </a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/lzfr3" rel="nofollow">School Christmas Performance Social Situation</a></li></ul> 38151450-0e69-4c3a-b6ca-83eb858af117 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/ff4afdef-def7-4498-9ed7-eb82396126b7 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 01:06:00 +0000 2265 no full Trauma-Sensitive Approaches - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Mel Fisher from THRIVE Trauma-Sensitive Approaches - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Mel Fisher from THRIVE Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Mel Fisher from Thrive all about Trauma-Sensitive (Trauma Informed) approaches. They discuss why behaviour is communication, why trauma-informed approaches benefit children, common misconceptions of trauma informed approaches and much much more.

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]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Mel Fisher from Thrive all about Trauma-Sensitive (Trauma Informed) approaches. They discuss why behaviour is communication, why trauma-informed approaches benefit children, common misconceptions of trauma informed approaches and much much more. </p><p><strong>Relevant resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thriveapproach.com/" rel="nofollow">Thrive website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1ide86" rel="nofollow">CPD - Developing Trauma Informed Approaches </a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/r7v8x" rel="nofollow">Lanyard-Sized Restorative Conversation Prompts</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/m14d6" rel="nofollow">CPD - Developing Restorative Practise</a></li></ul><h1><br></h1> 70b6dbda-ce2e-4152-93aa-4130a0952afd https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/0202cdde-ea87-4213-a267-36160da0fbcb Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:57:00 +0000 3093 no full Tracheostomy - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nana Marfo Tracheostomy - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nana Marfo Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Nana Marfo a disability advocate who speaks on the issues faced by disabled people within the labor market and in general society. Nana's fight for a voice and presence all stem from his own experience living with a permanent tracheostomy tube that enables him to breath and talk.

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]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast &#39;SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant&#39;, Georgina Durrant chats to Nana Marfo a disability advocate who speaks on the issues faced by disabled people within the labor market and in general society. Nana&#39;s fight for a voice and presence all stem from his own experience living with a permanent tracheostomy tube that enables him to breath and talk.</p><p>Resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tibfs" rel="nofollow">Tracheostomy Teaching Resource</a>: <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tibfs" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tibfs</strong></a></li><li>Disability Awareness Powerpoint <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1l0p8m" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1l0p8m</strong></a></li><li>Education Health Care Plan Information Resource Pack <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1188d8" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1188d8</strong></a></li><li>International Day of Persons with Disabilities Activity Pack <a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10xm5x" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/10xm5x</strong></a></li></ul> 226888fd-3249-4ca6-bce0-4553b3190f96 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/34ae1012-d6be-4ab4-bd51-dc9224153a6a Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:15:00 +0000 3084 no full Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim Griffin Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim Griffin Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Kim Griffin an occupational therapist and founder of GriffinOT. They chat about the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT), what is meant by sensory processing differences, dyspraxia and much more!

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Kim's website can be found here GriffinOT website

Her Crocodile Snap video that we discussed on her Youtube Channel can be found here.

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast &#39;SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant&#39;, Georgina Durrant chats to Kim Griffin an occupational therapist and founder of GriffinOT. They chat about the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT), what is meant by sensory processing differences, dyspraxia and much more!</p><p>Resources linked to this episode:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o6cj3" rel="nofollow">Identifying Sensory Needs- Adult Guidance and Checklist</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17eirz" rel="nofollow">Movement Break Cards</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8xeyg" rel="nofollow">Dyspraxia Strategies and Information</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Kim&#39;s website can be found here <a href="https://www.griffinot.com/" rel="nofollow">GriffinOT website</a></p><p>Her Crocodile Snap video that we discussed on her Youtube Channel can be found <a href="https://youtu.be/1j0rPflY8-k" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p> 378b3999-ca61-4ebd-af5b-1e817c2935e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/61a5c523-1cbd-4a25-9633-22f42a88c14c Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:05:00 +0000 3974 no full Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with the PDA Society Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with the PDA Society Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Helen Evans (Chief Executive of the PDA Society) and Jilly Davis (Education Advisor at the PDA Society) all about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a PDA Profile:


Link to the PDA Society : https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/

Link to the PANDA approaches mentioned in the podcast episode: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/helpful-approaches-infographic/

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast &#39;SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant&#39;, Georgina Durrant chats to Helen Evans (Chief Executive of the PDA Society) and Jilly Davis (Education Advisor at the PDA Society) all about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).</p><p>Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a PDA Profile:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/t2dzh" rel="nofollow">Top Tips For Supporting PDA in the Classroom</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17fs87" rel="nofollow">What is PDA? (Adult Guidance)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1asi17" rel="nofollow">PDA Mind map (Adult Guidance)</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Link to the <a href="http://www.pdasociety.org.uk" rel="nofollow">PDA Society</a> : https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/</p><p>Link to the <a href="https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/helpful-approaches-infographic/" rel="nofollow">PANDA approaches</a> mentioned in the podcast episode: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/helpful-approaches-infographic/</p> 6ae58157-566a-41f7-a079-cc3f18085a06 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/46f341d7-4ede-4e6c-bb4a-abbca569294c Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:22:00 +0000 3531 no full Dyslexia Screening Bill Special with guests Dr Helen Ross, Matt Hancock and Sharon Hodgson Dyslexia Screening Bill Special with guests Dr Helen Ross, Matt Hancock and Sharon Hodgson Georgina Durrant In this special episode of SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Dr Helen Ross, Conservative MP Matt Hancock and Labour MP Sharon Hodgson about the Dyslexia Screening Bill that proposes that all children are screened for dyslexia by the end of primary school.

Resources on Twinkl to support learners with Dyslexia:

]]> <p>In this special episode of SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Dr Helen Ross, Conservative MP Matt Hancock and Labour MP Sharon Hodgson about the Dyslexia Screening Bill that proposes that all children are screened for dyslexia by the end of primary school.</p><p>Resources on Twinkl to support learners with Dyslexia:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nygqr" rel="nofollow">Dyslexia Intervention: Simple Reading Comprehension - Complete Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/livc5" rel="nofollow">Supporting Dyslexia in KS2 Resource Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ifm6j" rel="nofollow">Dyslexia Reading Fluency Intervention Complete Pack</a></li></ul> 19b21e5c-4785-4bc0-91e1-fdcd149e6e2a https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/51569c9a-e387-48d8-a5ee-c7e265c9970a Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 3592 no full Stammering - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire Stammering - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire Georgina Durrant In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by the inspirational Musharaf Asghar. Musharaf Asghar captured the hearts of the nation in 2013 when, as a schoolboy, he appeared on our screens in the award-winning Channel 4 series Educating Yorkshire. Musharaf, also known as Mushy, joined the series to raise awareness of stammering. Mushy sprang onto our screens at the age of 16. Now 25, he is a keynote speaker, journalist and sports writer. Georgina asks Mushy about what it was like growing up with a stammer, his time on Educating Yorkshire and how he is continuing to raise awareness of stammering.


Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a stammer:

]]> <p>In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by the inspirational Musharaf Asghar. Musharaf Asghar captured the hearts of the nation in 2013 when, as a schoolboy, he appeared on our screens in the award-winning Channel 4 series Educating Yorkshire. Musharaf, also known as Mushy, joined the series to raise awareness of stammering. Mushy sprang onto our screens at the age of 16. Now 25, he is a keynote speaker, journalist and sports writer. Georgina asks Mushy about what it was like growing up with a stammer, his time on Educating Yorkshire and how he is continuing to raise awareness of stammering.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a stammer:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1681fy" rel="nofollow">Stammering: How to Help.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jbbv6" rel="nofollow">What is it like to stammer?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mymb1" rel="nofollow">What is a stammer?</a></li></ul> cf66ab82-9807-43c0-b740-3280ff6c17bf https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/b2b91d73-ac10-47e2-8c5f-f7a779a262b4 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:50:00 +0000 4357 no full Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Bake off Star Lizzie Acker Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Bake off Star Lizzie Acker Georgina Durrant In this episode Georgina Durrant chats to Lizzie Acker, star of Channel 4's The Great British Bake off. They discuss Lizzie's experiences growing up with dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia. They also discuss her time on Channel 4's The Great British Bake off and the amazing cake she baked to celebrate neurodiversity. Don't miss this episode of our Special Educational Needs podcast.

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]]> <p>In this episode Georgina Durrant chats to Lizzie Acker, star of Channel 4&#39;s The Great British Bake off. They discuss Lizzie&#39;s experiences growing up with dyslexia, ADHD and dyspraxia. They also discuss her time on Channel 4&#39;s The Great British Bake off and the amazing cake she baked to celebrate neurodiversity. Don&#39;t miss this episode of our Special Educational Needs podcast.</p><p>Extra resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zr60t" rel="nofollow">Video Interview with Lizzie Acker</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jnohg" rel="nofollow">Older Learners Resource - What is Neurodiversity</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nwjqq" rel="nofollow">Barriers to Learning Information on Dyslexia Booklet</a></li></ul> 53abd66d-1947-4027-930a-912f87f13bf1 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/8b53362e-f49a-4bbf-be54-af6bc970e2ae Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:56:00 +0000 2679 no full Explaining Autism to Children - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders Explaining Autism to Children - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders 6 1 Georgina Durrant In this episode, Georgina Durrant talks to Nikki Saunders. Nikki is the author of The Eddie Series, and is a passionate advocate for the autistic community. She has two children and has worked in Special Education. Since the publication of her first book, she has been on a mission to improve provision for autistic children whilst improving awareness of - and empathy for, the autistic experience in society at large. Georgina and Nikki chat about how and when to explain an autism diagnosis to children, Nikki's books and the other resources out there for autistic children.

Eddie Series Resources to support autistic children and young people:

]]> <p>In this episode, Georgina Durrant talks to Nikki Saunders. Nikki is the author of The Eddie Series, and is a passionate advocate for the autistic community. She has two children and has worked in Special Education. Since the publication of her first book, she has been on a mission to improve provision for autistic children whilst improving awareness of - and empathy for, the autistic experience in society at large. Georgina and Nikki chat about how and when to explain an autism diagnosis to children, Nikki&#39;s books and the other resources out there for autistic children.</p><p>Eddie Series Resources to support autistic children and young people:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ogyk2" rel="nofollow">The Eddie Series: Visual Timetable</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/69tis" rel="nofollow">The Eddie Series: Explaining Autism to My Friends</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1idy23" rel="nofollow">The Eddie Series: Sensory and Emotional Awareness Activities</a></li></ul> 4ba13c1a-8288-44bf-ac78-dfa8683d7d06 https://redcircle.com/shows/662b1da0-7b0a-44c4-ba42-a2d35c26487a/episodes/5316e8dc-8788-4fe6-8ad0-1950da680722 Tue, 10 May 2022 23:19:00 +0000 2494 no full Mental health and Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Atkins Mental health and Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Atkins 5 1 Georgina Durrant Sue Atkins, 'This Morning', BBC Radio and Disney Family Parenting Expert and former deputy head teacher, joins Georgina Durrant in this episode of 'SEND in the Experts'. They chat about mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, the effects of the pandemic on children and much more. A great listen for teachers, TAs, SENDCos and head teachers.

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]]> <p>Sue Atkins, &#39;This Morning&#39;, BBC Radio and Disney Family Parenting Expert and former deputy head teacher, joins Georgina Durrant in this episode of &#39;SEND in the Experts&#39;. They chat about mental health and wellbeing, inclusion, the effects of the pandemic on children and much more. A great listen for teachers, TAs, SENDCos and head teachers.</p><p>Relevant teaching resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/16msrw" rel="nofollow">Resilience PowerPoint</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19bjhj" rel="nofollow">Social Situation: Parents Getting Divorced Splitting Up</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1m796q" rel="nofollow">An Introduction to Mental Health - PowerPoint</a></li></ul> 62f0e968-24a9-4516-9307-e546c8d84496 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant-episode-5-mental-health-and-wellbeing-with-sue-atkins-t-s-1651673327 Sun, 01 May 2022 23:25:00 +0000 1886 no full Autism in Girls - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Cathy Wassell Autism in Girls - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Cathy Wassell 4 1 Georgina Durrant A chat with Cathy Wassell Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, joins Georgina Durrant in this episode of 'SEND in the Experts' to discuss autism in girls. They chat about late diagnosis, mental health impacts, masking, school support and much more. An important listen for teachers, TAs, SENDCos and head teachers.

Teaching resources to support autistic girls:

]]> <p>Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network, joins Georgina Durrant in this episode of &#39;SEND in the Experts&#39; to discuss autism in girls. They chat about late diagnosis, mental health impacts, masking, school support and much more. An important listen for teachers, TAs, SENDCos and head teachers.</p><p>Teaching resources to support autistic girls:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/19h7ch" rel="nofollow">Autism and Girls Resource Pack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wxhiv" rel="nofollow">Autism Spectrum Mind Map</a> (Poster for teachers and parents)</li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/t32tj" rel="nofollow">Autism Strategies and Information Adult Guidance</a></li></ul> d3f38fc0-33aa-48ee-891d-7c2591ef25c8 https://www.twinkl.com/resource/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant-episode-4-inclusion-with-abigail-gray-t-s-1649248321 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:01:00 +0000 3011 no full Down’s Syndrome - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Hayley Newman Down’s Syndrome - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Hayley Newman 3 1 Georgina Durrant Episode 3: Down's Syndrome Hayley Newman joins us on our third episode of SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Hayley writes the award-winning blog 'Downs Side Up' about life with her daughter Natty who has Down’s syndrome. She has campaigned tirelessly for inclusion, equitable education and healthcare over the years, and trains medics and teachers to this aim.

In this episode we chat about Down's Syndrome, inclusion, school transitions and much more. An episode not to be missed!

Resources of Twinkl about Down's Syndrome:

]]> <p>Hayley Newman joins us on our third episode of SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Hayley writes the award-winning blog &#39;Downs Side Up&#39; about life with her daughter Natty who has Down’s syndrome. She has campaigned tirelessly for inclusion, equitable education and healthcare over the years, and trains medics and teachers to this aim.</p><p>In this episode we chat about Down&#39;s Syndrome, inclusion, school transitions and much more. An episode not to be missed!</p><p>Resources of Twinkl about Down&#39;s Syndrome:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17rb7n" rel="nofollow">Down&#39;s Syndrome Inset Training Powerpoint</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xem32" rel="nofollow">Down&#39;s Syndrome - A General Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/d3e5s" rel="nofollow">Facts about Down&#39;s Syndrome - Poster</a></li></ul> e0daae33-4e6d-49e4-8753-5ea58b6d014c https://www.twinkl.com/resource/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant-episode-3-downs-syndrome-with-hayley-newman-t-s-1649247672 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0000 3236 no full Neurodiversity - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Catrina Lowri Neurodiversity - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Catrina Lowri 2 1 Georgina Durrant A chat with Catrina Lowri Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers joins us on our second episode of SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. We chat about Catrina's experiences of being Neurodivergent herself as well as her teaching career, dyslexia, autism and attendance. An insightful conversation about supporting and teaching children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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]]> <p>Catrina Lowri, founder of Neuroteachers joins us on our second episode of SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. We chat about Catrina&#39;s experiences of being Neurodivergent herself as well as her teaching career, dyslexia, autism and attendance. An insightful conversation about supporting and teaching children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.</p><p>Useful relevant resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/qye00" rel="nofollow">Autism Strategies and Information Adult Guidance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7f58o" rel="nofollow">Barriers to Learning Information on Dyslexia Booklet</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ri6f2" rel="nofollow">Neurodiversity Teaching Pack</a></li></ul> b4186371-a3d3-4fa3-9fd8-e6abca85c3a1 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant-episode-2-anxious-non-attenders-with-catrina-lowri-t-s-1649247228 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:05:00 +0000 3276 no full Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Abigail Gray Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Abigail Gray 1 1 Georgina Durrant A chat with Abigail Gray Abigail Gray, author of 'The Effective Teaching Assistant' and 'Effective Differentiation' joins us on our first SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant episode. We chat about inclusion, differentiation, deployment of teaching assistants, dyslexia and much more. It's an episode not to be missed!

Useful related resources:

]]> <p>Abigail Gray, author of &#39;The Effective Teaching Assistant&#39; and &#39;Effective Differentiation&#39; joins us on our first SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant episode. We chat about inclusion, differentiation, deployment of teaching assistants, dyslexia and much more. It&#39;s an episode not to be missed!</p><p>Useful related resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xvekz" rel="nofollow">Webinar: Everything You Need to be Genuinely Inclusive (Inclusion)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/kefai" rel="nofollow">Teacher Handbook: SEND</a></li><li><a href="https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/z1aj2" rel="nofollow">Strategies to Support Teaching Pupils with SEND</a></li></ul> bee58ddb-de14-4eac-ad4c-55a6923b6712 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/send-in-the-experts-with-georgina-durrant-episode-1-inclusion-with-abigail-gray-t-s-1649244621 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:19:37 +0000 3470 no