SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast)

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 screen...

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. Extra...

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...

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 teaching resources: Resilience Po...

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 and Girls Resource Pack Autism Spectrum M...

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...

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. Useful relevant resources: Auti...

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 Need to be Genuinely Inclusive...