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.
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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 review…
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*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 h…
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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 cam…
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Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith
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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 schoo…
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A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE
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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 …
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SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell
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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 childr…
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Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright
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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 Restorati…
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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…
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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 makin…
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From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity.
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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 l…
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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: SENDCO Time Managem…
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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®…
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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 a…
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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 …
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Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders
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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…
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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 tip…
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From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode)
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*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-…
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Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UK
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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 …
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Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK.
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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 …
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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 …
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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. Relevant Resources & Articles: What is Neurodiv…
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SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire Coutinho
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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…
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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 …
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Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara Alston
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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. Relevant Resources & Articles: Guide to Effective Differentiation in the Classroom Top Tips for Working with Other…
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OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode)
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*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…
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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 autis…
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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. Relevant resources: …
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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 perman…
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Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim Griffin
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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! Resources linked to this…
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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: Top Tips Fo…
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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: Dyslexia Int…
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Stammering - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire
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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 awa…
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Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Bake off Star Lizzie Acker
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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 Specia…
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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 awarenes…
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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. Relevant…
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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: Autism…
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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…
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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…
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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: Webinar: Everything You N…
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