Speech, Language And Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant In Conversation With Louisa Reeves From Speech And Language UK SEND In The Experts With Georgina Durrant (Special Educational Needs Podcast) podcast

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

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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…

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

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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/…

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

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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 Find out how to apply for EHC needs assessment as a SENDCO here : https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15d5ze Learn and understand what is involved in the EHC Plan review process here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xchp3 Learn more about the role of an educational psychologist here https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1c4mxi…

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

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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…

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

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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 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…

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

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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 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…

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

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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 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…

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Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith 46:00

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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 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…

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A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE 25:11

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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 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…

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SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell 28:45

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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 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…

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Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright 47:20

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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 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 h ttps://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…

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The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin 45:22

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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 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…

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Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances Akinde 54:28

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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 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…

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From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity. 53:24

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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 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/1jmamv Toilet Social Situation https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wdpp9 Using the toilet resource pack https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yb4rm Toilet readiness assessment https://eric.org.uk/toilet-readiness-assessment/ Individual health care plan https://eric.org.uk/individual-healthcare-plan/ Getting ready for school factsheet https://eric.org.uk/potty-training/toilets-and-school-readiness/ A parent Sam (who is also an advisor on ERIC's Helpline) talking about how she worked with school staff to make toileting at school work for their child https://vimeo.com/860155964 School Toilet Policy: https://eric.org.uk/information/school-toilet-policy/…

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Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny Bootman 55:26

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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 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 Ginny's Website…

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