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SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Setting up Inclusive Resource Provisions & SEN units - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Lisa HenshallSEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant – Featuring Lisa Henshall on Inclusive Resource ProvisionsIn 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 ins...2025-07-0928 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Supporting children with SEND with transitions (moving from Primary School to Secondary) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary AubinIn 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 Booklet https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/9cvgeSEND Transitions- Top Tips for Moving to a new class https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7lcjwTop Tips for Supporting children moving to secondary school: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/ue2gy2025-06-0410 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SENDCOs and EHCPs- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Lynn HowIn 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...2025-05-0733 min
Early Excellence PodcastNavigating Speech and Language Challenges with Georgina DurrantGeorgina Durrant shares her journey from teacher to SEN advocate, stressing the need for better training, play in learning, and strong parent-teacher collaboration. She discusses supporting speech and language needs, highlighting communication, sensory experiences, and understanding behaviour as communication.Episode LinksExplore our dedicated SEND page with Training, Resources and GuidanceDiscover Georgina's SEN Blog pageShop Georgina's SEND Books2025-04-2540 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Autism, sensory processing differences and anxiety - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Joe FautleyThis 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...2025-04-0925 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)ADHD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Colin FoleyIn 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/krero2025-03-1246 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Education System not a SEND System - Georgina Durrant is joined by Annamarie Hassal CEO of nasenIn 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), al...2025-02-1240 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Educational Psychologists - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gavin Morgan from the BPSIn 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 assessmentsThe impact of a shortage of EPsWorkload of EPsHow schools can work effectively with EPs.Find all of Twinkl's inclusion resources here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1...2025-01-0828 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)RSE for Pupils with SEND - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Johanna AiyathuraiIn 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.c...2024-12-0440 min
The Head Room PodcastSEND in the Experts with Georgina DurrantIn this episode I'm so pleased to be joined by Georgina Durrant, a true advocate for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Georgina is a former teacher and SENDCo and is now a SEND Consultant and the founder of the award-winning SEN Resources Blog. She is also the host of the podcast SEND in the Experts and the author of three insightful books, including her latest release, SEND Strategies for the Primary Years. Georgina’s expertise and passion have made her a go-to voice on SEND topics in the media, and most recently has been appointed as...2024-11-1332 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Leading SEND Provision - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Natalie PackerIn 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 EducationConsultant, specialising in SEND and school improvement. She develops and delivers a widerange of training and support, including SEND reviews, to schools and multi-academy trusts. Sheworks closely with several trusts to support their strategic development of SEND and is a trusteeof Learn-AT in Leicestershire. She is an associate for national organisations Nasen, WholeEducation, Forum...2024-11-1351 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley*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 ar...2024-10-0947 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph CurtisIn 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...2024-09-1145 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie SmithIn 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. Use...2024-08-0846 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBEIn 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...2024-08-0825 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily PowellIn 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...2024-08-0828 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBEIn 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...2024-07-0325 min
The SEND Network Podcast5. Developing emotional regulation skills in primary school with Georgina DurrantJust as her new book hits the shelves, author and former teacher/SENDCO Georgina Durrant joins Izzy to discuss emotional regulation skills in primary school. Topics covered in this episode include:The current problems with the SEND system What it can look like if a child is struggling with emotional regulationHealthy strategies to deal with emotional regulationAbout GeorginaGeorgina Durrant is a speaker, author, former teacher/SENDCO and the founder of the award-winning SEN Resources Blog. This June, she released a new book, ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’. Find out more a...2024-06-1933 min
Conversations with a SEND MumS2 E10: Turning Frustration into Positive Action: SEND Strategies for Primary Years: Nicole Bateman chats with Georgina DurrantIn Season 2, Episode 10 of "Conversations with a SEND Mum," host Nicole Bateman sits down with Georgina Durrant from The SEN Resources Blog. They discuss the systemic challenges faced by children with SEND, how to channel frustration into positive action, and strategies from Georgina's upcoming book "SEND Strategies for Primary Years."Episode Highlights:Systemic Challenges in SEND: Nicole and Georgina delve into how children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are often let down by the system. They discuss the common issues and frustrations faced by parents and educators, and the impact...2024-06-0518 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily PowellIn this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, we switch things round 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...2024-06-0528 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with the PDA SocietyIn 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).
Download these resources on to support learners with a PDA Profile:
• Top Tips For Supporting PDA in the Classroom (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/t2dzh)
• What is PDA? (Adult Guidance) (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17fs87)
• PDA (Adult Guidance) (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1asi17)
Link to the PDA Society (http://www.pdasoc...2024-05-0858 minSEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny BootmanIn 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.
Look at these useful resources:
• SENDCO Time Management Resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdz0w
• Ofsted Questions for SENDCOs https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vuo1f
• Applying for an EHCP
- https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c0crj
Other Links:
Ginny's Book (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indepe...2024-05-0855 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea CartwrightIsolation 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/flmigLook at our infomation sheet on Tantrums vs Meltdowns here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jcgliAnd download our behaviour management strategies for de-escalation here https://www.twinkl...2024-05-0847 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary AubinIn 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-ng8Have a look at Twinkl's free SEND CPD - Teach Meets here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q6dxvListen to our previous episode about Being...2024-04-1045 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances AkindeIn 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/1a1a9zDownload our Famous Neurodivergent Individuals School Display herehttps://www.twinkl.co...2024-03-0654 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity.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:Toilet procedure poster https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1jmamvToilet Social Situation https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wdpp9Using the toilet resource pack https://www.twinkl.co...2024-02-0753 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny BootmanIn 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 Management Resource https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/mdz0wOfsted Questions for SENDCOs - https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/vuo1fApplying for an EHCP- https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/c0crjOther Links:2024-01-1755 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)LEGO®-BASED THERAPY - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gina Gómez de la CuestaIn 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 righ...2023-12-0634 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SEMH - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sarah JohnsonIn 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:Supporting Children with Emotionally Based School Avoidance CPD VideoEmotional Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation: What are they, and how...2023-11-0853 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)DLD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Louise Burton from Speech and Language LinkThere 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 PackDevelopment Language Disorder (DLD) Mind MapLanguage Disorder Mind MapRelevant links:Speech and Language Link2023-10-1131 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki SaundersIn 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...2023-09-1839 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Teacher Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Dr Emma KellIn 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:Staff Wellbeing in School Pack of Resources Staff Wellbeing: You Are Not Superhuman Staff Wellbeing: Self-Assessment and Evaluation Tool Dr Emma Kell's website (includes...2023-08-3050 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode)*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 ha...2023-08-0230 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UKIn 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:Free Speech and Language Teaching Pack Free Speech and Language Speech Sound Intervention Boost Taster Pack 2023-07-0527 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK.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 h...2023-06-0736 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Living with Hearing loss & Deafness - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Samantha bainesIn 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 de...2023-05-0355 min
My Family Coach PodcastUsing Play to Support Emotional Regulation | Georgina DurrantIn this episode, Georgina Durrant joins Clare to discuss the importance of play in helping children with emotional regulation. Georgina explains the different types of play and how we can find opportunities to use ‘play to learn’ to develop a range of skills.
Georgina Durrant is a former teacher, Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Director of Cheshire SEN Tutor ltd. She founded the award-winning SEN Resources Blog senresourcesblog to share activities, advice and recommendations for parents and teachers of children with Special Educational Needs and disabilities.
Georgina hosts Twinkl Resour...2023-04-2523 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Suzy RowlandIn 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 Neurodiversity? CPD.Autism - Spotting the Signs and Developing Classroom Strategies - Inclusion CPD.SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant Podcast Episode 2: Anxious Non-attenders with Catrina Lowri 2023-04-1950 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire CoutinhoIn 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.Further reading & resources:'Over £10 billion to be invested in SEND and AP b...2023-03-0818 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)SEND and LGBT+ Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Klaudia MatasovskaIn 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.Relevant Resources & Articles:How Can We Teach LGBT+ History Month With Learners with SEND? LGBTQ+ Definition Matching Cards Chil...2023-02-2845 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara AlstonIn 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 ClassroomTop Tips for Working with Other Adults in the ClassroomSEND in the Experts episode with Abigail Gray about Inclusion2023-02-0847 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode)*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.Relevant Resources & Articles:'Are you OCD Aware?' Teacher Guidance A4 Poster Spotting the Signs - When might 'Quirks' become...2023-01-0540 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Christmas Special with Elora Dodd - An Autistic Experience of ChristmasIn 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”Links to relevant resources to help autistic children over the festive period:Guide for Parents: Supporting Your Autistic Child at Christmastime2022-12-1137 min
The SENDcastBoost Reading and Writing Through Play with Georgina Durrant Reading and writing are areas that many teachers and parents are concerned that children need to ‘catch up’ on due to the pandemic. But what about play? In this week’s podcast, Georgina Durrant joins Dale to discuss ‘Boosting Reading and Writing Through Play’. Georgina is acutely aware of the impact the pandemic has had on children’s emotional wellbeing and time to play with others, so we need to find a way to boost children’s literacy skills whilst focusing on nurturing play skills and emotional wellbeing. “Just stepping away fr...2022-12-011h 05
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Trauma-Sensitive Approaches - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Mel Fisher from THRIVEIn 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:Thrive websiteCPD - Developing Trauma Informed Approaches Lanyard-Sized Restorative Conversation PromptsCPD - Developing Restorative Practise2022-12-0151 min
NetSupport RadioOf Primary Importance Podcast by ReallySchool: Episode 20 - ‘Breaking barriers and boosting reading and writing through play’In this episode, I chat to Georgina Durrant about common barriers in reading and writing and how we can overcome these, as well as the importance of play and how it can be used to boost reading and writing. Georgina is the Director of Cheshire SEN Tutor LTD and founded the award-winning SEN Resources Blog to share activities, advice and recommendations for parents and teachers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. She hosts the Twinkl Resources' Special Educational Needs podcast, 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant' – and her new book ‘How to Boost...2022-11-1842 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Tracheostomy - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nana MarfoIn 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.Resources linked to this episode:Tracheostomy Teaching Resource: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/tibfsDisability Awareness Powerpoint https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1l0p8mEducation Health Care...2022-11-0251 min
SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim GriffinIn 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 episode:Identifying Sensory Needs- Adult Guidance and ChecklistMovement Break CardsDyspraxia Strategies and InformationKim's website can be found here GriffinOT websiteHer Crocodile Snap video that we discussed on her Youtube Channel can be found here.2022-10-051h 06