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

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 resources:Video Interview with Lizzie AckerOlder Learners Resource - What is NeurodiversityBarriers to Learning Information on Dyslexia Booklet

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 society at large. Georgina and Nikki chat about how and when to explain an autism diagnosis to children, Nikki's books and the other resources out there for autistic children.Eddie Series Resources to support autistic children and young people:The Eddie Series: Visual TimetableThe Eddie Series: Explaining Autism to My FriendsThe Eddie Series: Sensory and Emotional Awareness Activities

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 PowerPointSocial Situation: Parents Getting Divorced Splitting UpAn Introduction to Mental Health - PowerPoint

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 PackAutism Spectrum Mind Map (Poster for teachers and parents)Autism Strategies and Information Adult Guidance

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, inclusion, school transitions and much more. An episode not to be missed!Resources of Twinkl about Down's Syndrome:Down's Syndrome Inset Training PowerpointDown's Syndrome - A General GuideFacts about Down's Syndrome - Poster

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:Autism Strategies and Information Adult GuidanceBarriers to Learning Information on Dyslexia BookletNeurodiversity Teaching Pack

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 (Inclusion)Teacher Handbook: SENDStrategies to Support Teaching Pupils with SEND