Best Ehcp Podcasts (2025)

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Dyslexic Thinking - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kate Griggs CEO and Founder of Made by Dyslexia 20:43

5d ago20:43

20:43

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 p…

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Managing School Transitions & Anxiety 19:20

9d ago19:20

19:20

In this episode of SENsational, we’re joined by our Avon Park School Team, Including Kerri Louca-Weston, Head Teacher, Sarah Lane, Family Liaison Officer and Rachael Morin, Senior Occupational Therapist. Together, they explore their approach to working with families to support school transitions, the challenges children from mainstream settings oft…

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Education in Focus - Artificial Intelligence 45:54

18d ago45:54

45:54

In this episode, we explore the growing presence of Artificial Intelligence in our everyday lives especially in classrooms and at home. Joined by Lisa and Jason, we discuss how AI can support children's learning, how parents can use it safely, and how to help kids think critically about what they see online. Packed with practical advice and clear i…

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Finding your tribe and not giving a fudge 47:07

27d ago47:07

47:07

Send us a text Let’s be real — parenting (or just existing) in the special needs world is not for the faint of heart… or for people who care too much about fitting in. In this episode, we’re dishing out the unfiltered truth about what it really means to find your tribe, embrace the chaos, and give zero flips about what other people think. Think: he…

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Setting up Inclusive Resource Provisions & SEN units - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Lisa Henshall 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

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, th…

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Two moany old bitches 41:04

1M ago41:04

41:04

Send us a text Two Moany Bitches" – A SEND Summer Survival Podcast Welcome to Two Moany Bitches, the brutally honest, hilariously relatable podcast where two tired SEND mums moan their way through the endless summer holidays. From sensory meltdowns in 30-degree heat to desperately Googling "inclusive activities that don’t cost a fortune," we're her…

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Supporting Emotional Regulation At Home 18:43

1M ago18:43

18:43

In this episode of SENsational, we’re joined by our Clinical Services Team, Bairbre Anderson, Therapist and Callum Stein, Assistant Psychologist, who explore: 💜What emotion coaching is 💜Why setting limitations and boundaries are important 💜Strategies and techniques you can use to support your child We support over 65,000 parents, carers and profess…

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Education in Focus - Being a Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO) and writing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) 48:25

1M ago48:25

48:25

We’re thrilled to be joined in this episode by one of our amazing adopters, Raun. With over 15 years of experience as a SENDCO and senior schoolteacher, Raun brings a wealth of insight from both an educational and personal perspective. After stepping away from teaching to adopt, Raun returned to work in education this time supporting families by wr…

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41. EHCP - What Is an Education Health & Care Plan? - Eniko Kocsis 1:01:32

2M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Send us a text EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) can feel overwhelming, confusing, complex, and surrounded by so many myths. That’s exactly why we knew this conversation needed to happen. In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Eniko Kocsis from The Rainbow Centre in Fareham, Hampshire. Eniko has supported hundreds of families through…

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Unmasking the Sass: Navigating Autism, Teens, and Attitude! 38:49

2M ago38:49

38:49

Send us a text Join us for another banging episode of Please SEND help, unfiltered! Teenagers, autism, masking — and a whole lot of sass. In this episode, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting or supporting autistic teens who’ve mastered the art of masking but still bring the spice. Join us as we explore what’s behind the sass, how …

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Supporting children with SEND with transitions (moving from Primary School to Secondary) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin 10:20

2M ago10:20

10:20

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. Twinkl Symbols - My New School Transition …

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Stroppy Sarah's half term hell. Please SEND snacks! 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

Send us a text Half term: that magical time when the kids are home 24/7, the fridge is never full, and your sanity slowly packs a bag and leaves. In this episode of Send It, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic trenches of school holidays—where routines go to die and screen time becomes a survival strategy. From soft play horror stories to the a…

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How To Find The Right Specialist Provision For Your Child 25:55

2M ago25:55

25:55

In this episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Jenny Graham, our Senior Partnerships Manager to explore how to find the right SEN school for your child. In this episode, you’ll 🌟 Get helpful advice on building a strong case for why a specialist setting could be the best fit for your child 🌟 Learn common myths about choosing the right school 🌟 Disc…

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Save the EHCP and words of wisdom! 39:29

3M ago39:29

39:29

Send us a text This week, we’re grabbing the EHCP system by its bureaucratic balls and giving it the roasting it so deeply deserves. Is scrapping EHCPs the solution? Or just the latest episode in the government's long-running comedy series: “How Not to Support Disabled Kids”? Expect rants, educational gaslighting, and the kind of laughter that only…

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Shitty ninjas and getting that extra support for your shitty ninja! 42:59

3M ago42:59

42:59

Send us a text Podcast Title: Shitty ninjas and getting that extra support for your shitty ninja. Description: This week we talk PA hours Welcome to a chaotic corner of the internet where ADHD brains, and unfiltered conversations collide! Whether you're navigating life with ADHD, or just here for the wonderfully unpredictable chat — you’re in the r…

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SENDCOs and EHCPs- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Lynn How 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

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…

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Sacrificing your life as a SEN parent and all the literal shit that comes with it! 39:35

3M ago39:35

39:35

Send us a text Welcome back after the Easter holidays, we made it!yay for us. In this episode we talk about the sacrifices we have to make or have made bot only as a parents but a SEN parent. The things that are often missed by people or forgotten about mainly that thing being us the parents! A funny unfiltered laugh along pod talking about the rea…

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The SEND Crisis 24:17

3M ago24:17

24:17

In this episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Richard Orchard-Rowe, Chief Executive at SOS!SEN, for an insightful conversation around the SEND crisis. Together, we: 📢Unpack what the term SEND crisis really means 📢Explore what truly inclusive education should look like for children and young people 📢Discuss the importance of raising awareness and …

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Autism, sensory processing differences and anxiety - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Joe Fautley 25:35

4M ago25:35

25:35

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 ac…

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Education in Focus - School Avoidance 32:22

4M ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, Leigh is joined by Lisa and Jason, to talk about school avoidance, why it happens and what parents and schools can do to support children. We hope this episode helps anyone listening to think a bit deeper about school avoidance and maybe generated some ideas of how parents or schools could help young people. If you have any questio…

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He looks like he has grown out of that extra chromosome 52:57

4M ago52:57

52:57

Send us a text welcome bak and in this week we chat about some funny stories we've had and stupid things that have been said to us about our children. I'm still gob smaked on the views of some people and the things they say. join us this week for an unfiltered funny chat about stupid poeple whilst we laugh through it, because we all know if you don…

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace 35:41

4M ago35:41

35:41

In our latest episode of SENsational, we're joined by Helen Cullis, Finance Lead & Neurodiversity Network Chair and Josh Jones, Service Design & Transition Specialist, Neurodiversity Assistant Chair from Virgin Media O2. They explore the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace and discuss how their company supports neurodivergent individuals and t…

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Taking your relationship to a whole new level with SEN parenting. 58:42

4M ago58:42

58:42

Send us a text This week we recap on what we've been up to the highs and the very low lows!! Talking about days out, holidays and some information on special assistance and the airports. What you can request and ask for whilst travelling with a person with SEND. Reviews on Chessington and Peppa Pig world and if these places are up to the job of bei…

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Dealing with bereavement & grief as a neurodivergent person. 37:57

5M ago37:57

37:57

Send us a text This week we talk about what it's like first hand to deal with grief as a person with ADHD. How we have handled it and also delivering the news to a loved one with SEND. Life is hard and people easily forget how difficult understanding these topics can be for a person with additional needs. we would love to hear your personal experie…

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SEN, Sleep, Routines & Co-Sleeping Support 34:37

5M ago34:37

34:37

⏰ Do you find bedtime routines challenging in your home? Our latest episode of SENsational with Helen Rutherford, Specialist Sleep Practitioner from The Sleep Charity, dives into the complexities of co-sleeping, the effects of inadequate sleep on your child, sensory considerations for sleep, and the elements of an effective bedtime routine. We supp…

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ADHD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Colin Foley 46:03

5M ago46:03

46:03

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 …

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Why is my child not invited though?!! 43:36

6M ago43:36

43:36

Send us a text A later episode this week due to the stress that is half term! In this week we talk (rant) mainly rant about why children with SEND are left out of invites and how sh*t that makes us parents/care givers feel. Another pod of us moaning about ignorant people and how they should be better! It's the worst experience to feel like your chi…

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Education System not a SEND System - Georgina Durrant is joined by Annamarie Hassal CEO of nasen 40:05

6M ago40:05

40:05

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 t…

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A fu**ing fantastic episode! Moral support, appointment guilt and parental SEND struggles 44:00

6M ago44:00

44:00

Send us a text Welcome back to the SEND pod for 2025. In this episode we talk about hospital appointments feeling like shit, the struggles and guilt you feel as a parent at these appointments and how important moral support is. Obviously a little rant and chat about poo is also included.... If you like it please download, like and subscribe we appr…

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ADHD & Autism Positive Behaviour Support At Home 23:25

6M ago23:25

23:25

In the latest episode of SENsational, Lead Practitioners from our Group, Robert Middleton and Ruari Hignell share practical advice and strategies to support behaviour at home. They explore ways to understand behaviour, techniques to defuse challenging situations, and highlight the importance of self-care in helping you better support your child. #W…

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We're finally back with a little SEND catch up 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

Send us a text After a little breaky poos we are back to chat shit and catch up! Post christmas chat and rambles of two ADHD mums talking about SEND and our children with SEND. how the hell we got through the holidays! hope you all had a magically, exhausting, traumatising holiday like we did! come along for our chats. Download, like and subscribe.…

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40. Turning Personal Experience Into a Global Mission- Ruth Patil - Carers Worldwide 28:08

7M ago28:08

28:08

Send us a text On this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Ruth Patil from Carers Worldwide. Ruth’s story is nothing short of inspiring—she’s a former speech and language therapist, the founder of a disability-focused charity, and a parent raising her daughter with Down syndrome. 💙 Tune in as Ruth shares her personal journey, what motivated her…

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Educational Psychologists - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gavin Morgan from the BPS 28:29

7M ago28:29

28:29

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) …

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Navigating The Draft EHCP & Appeals 15:31

7M ago15:31

15:31

The latest SENsational episode is now live. Simone Mattinson, our Group Parent Partnerships Manager, shares practical tips on navigating the EHCP draft process, meeting deadlines, and working with your local authority, all to ensure your child’s EHCP truly reflects their needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Everybody's a bit ADHD though 46:28

8M ago46:28

46:28

Send us a text No Susan they’re not! Ever wondered why you do certain things and act a certain way? Thought why does my brain run at a million miles? Well us too! In this episode we ramble on about ADHD and what its like to live with it as a woman and because were not men so we can't elaborate on that! The shit sleep, the anxiety, the hyper fixatio…

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RSE for Pupils with SEND - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Johanna Aiyathurai 40:14

8M ago40:14

40:14

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 p…

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Autism -Please just let me sleep! 38:01

8M ago38:01

38:01

Send us a text In this weeks episode we chat Autism sleep, autism burnout and all things in between. We talk about the challenges and how we try to cope. The often overlooked aspect of ASD burnout and how sometimes we all just need some sleep! We go off topic and we smash some important points in regards to Autism, so come along for this wild ride …

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Dyspraxia Support In The Classroom 38:42

8M ago38:42

38:42

🎙Teaching professionals, in the latest episode of SENsational, we’re joined by Colin Foley, Training Director from The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, sharing practical tips and strategies for supporting learners with DCD/dyspraxia. We explore the challenges children face, identify the early signs of co-ordination and memory challenges, and…

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Christmas anxiety, chats and SEND days out 32:51

9M ago32:51

32:51

Send us a text Welcome to this week friends. We chat about SEND days out and carer passes mixed in with some chit chat and waffle. Also included are some mic issues because we're shit (-: So join us for a down to earth podcast chat, we would love to hear from you! https://www.instagram.com/please_send_help_pod/…

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SEND Diagnosis- Shove your sorry 35:03

9M ago35:03

35:03

Send us a text Our first official episode where we ramble on about absolute rubbish and laugh so much that a lot of the recording is inaudible! This is a special needs and disabilities podcast for parents that feel like they're losing their sh*t. We also talk about diagnosis and how we felt receiving the news. Everything in this podcast is from per…

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Leading SEND Provision - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Natalie Packer 51:50

9M ago51:50

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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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Welcome to the shit show! 23:41

9M ago23:41

23:41

Send us a text Welcome to our SEND podcast. This is an introduction to us and what we do. We are non judgemental and would love to hear your stories no matter how grim they are! Going forward we will talk about different SEND subjects. We will laugh, cry and talk a lot of shit! https://www.instagram.com/please_send_help_pod/…

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A Parent Perspective: Supporting Neurodiverse Families 28:45

9M ago28:45

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In the latest episode of SENsational, Simone Mattinson and Adele Wadey from our Parent Partnership Team join us to share their personal experiences as parents of neurodivergent children. They discuss how to effectively collaborate with school, explore self-identity and diagnosis, and emphasise the importance of self-care and reaching out for suppor…

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Education in Focus - Reduced Timetables 30:51

9M ago30:51

30:51

In our latest episode Leigh, Lisa and Jason are discussing reduced timetables. These are used for several reasons, health needs, mental health needs and sometimes due to behaviour. Leigh, Lisa and Jason talk about what they are, when should they or shouldn't they been used and how you can help manage things with school. We'd love to hear what you t…

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Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley 47:32

10M ago47:32

47:32

*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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Education in Focus - Improving Children’s Self-esteem and Dealing with Shame 1:00:23

10M ago1:00:23

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Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss how you can improve your child's self-esteem and find alternative ways to encourage them not to feel shame. They talk about the types of behaviours shame can manifest into, how shame can make your child feel and react and how best to advocate for your child at school to help combat feelings of shame. We'd love to hear …

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Navigating Neurodiversity 48:27

11M ago48:27

48:27

In our latest episode of SENsational, Tony Lloyd, CEO of The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity, and Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director of Ideas Afresh Education, discuss embracing diverse perspectives, creating inclusive spaces, and truly understanding the unique needs within the neurodiverse community. #WitherslackGroup #SEN #Neurodivers…

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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph Curtis 45:46

11M ago45:46

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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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Education in Focus - Unstructured Break Times 47:11

11M ago47:11

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In the latest edition of our podcast Education in Focus, Leigh, Lisa and Jason discuss unstructured break time in school. The unpredictable nature of play times and break times can often be stressful for some children. In this episode, the team talk about what you as parents can ask your school to do to help. The idea for the topic for this episode…

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ARFID & Autism In Children 25:35

12M ago25:35

25:35

Are you a parent of a child experiencing extreme food aversion? Nicole Kirkland & Emma Taylor from ARFID Awareness join us on the sofa for a discussion exploring Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Learn practical insights on what ARFID is, how it can co-occur with other neurodevelopmental differences, plus expert tips to support tho…

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