SEN Talks

This week on SEN Talks:Salise & Adam are joined by Claire Cookson, former CEO of DFN Project Search and current head of Pathways Education, shares how supported internships are transforming lives of young adults with autism and learning disabilities.

This week on SEN Talks:What is Judicial Review? We understand the process can be confusing and daunting. This week, Kevin & Salise discuss the role of an educational law specialist during the Judicial Review process, they discuss time limitations and dispel some misconceptions. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels!All links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/geldardssen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram & Facebook.

This week on SEN Talks:Have you ever wondered what the guidance and law is around the local authority providing transport for your child or young person? This week, Salise & Kevin from the Geldards SEN Team take a deep dive into transport. Outlining the law and explaining some of the common misconceptions around applications and funding. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels!All links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/geldardssen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram & Facebook.

This week on SEN Talks:Join Adam, Milly & Douglas from the Geldards SEN Team as they discuss take a deep dive into EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) packages, exploring what they are, when they're needed, and why they matter. Our experts discuss the legal framework, challenges with local authorities, and how these specialised educational programs should be flexible enough to meet individual needs. They tackle important questions about monitoring progress, enrichment activities, and the vital balance between academic learning and social development. The conversation also covers crucial insights about the future of EOTAS, including the need for better regulation and oversight.This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels!All links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/geldardssen⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram & Facebook.

This week on SEN Talks:This week, Adam Friel & Milly van Beyere from the Geldards Education team sit down with Gary Crisp, an independent social worker. They discuss how social work can play a very positive role in securing support for your child/young person's needs, and myth-bust some common misconceptions. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels!All links here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/geldardssen⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠⁠Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram & Facebook.Gary's info: Simply Social Work Website: https://www.simplysocialwork.co.uk/about-us/team/gary-crispContact Gary: ⁠gary@simplysocialwork.co.uk

This week on SEN Talks: Adam and Salise are in the studio for our Christmas special! We know Christmas can be "The most wonderful time of the year", but this isn't always the case for parents of children with SEN. This week, Adam explains what his Christmas day looks like with his wife and his two neurodivergent sons. He shares his top tips and some of the little wins that have made this season all the merrier. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.   Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/geldardssen⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/⁠⁠ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

This week on SEN Talks: Adam & Salise are joined in the studio by Tammy Hendry and Andrew (Tammy's son). Andrew discusses his experience in both mainstream and special school settings. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.   Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels!All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

Join Adam, Salise & Milly as they discuss waking day curriculum. We know it can be tough to consider residential placement, in this episode, our team walk through some of the pros and cons. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

This week on SEN Talks, Adam, Salise & Milly take a deep dive into the delays in the ASD diagnosis process following the details outlined in the Children's Commissioner's recent and shocking report. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

Last week we were looking to the future, this week were delving into the past! Join Adam, Jon, Douglas & Dan as they discuss the history of SEN Law. --- This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

We're back! Join Adam & Salise in the studio as they discuss what they think is in the pipelines for SEN law and support in the future. From schooling to AI, what does the future look like for children & young people with SEN? This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

For this special episode, Salise Dourmoush is joined in the studio by Tammy Hendry. Tammy discusses her experience raising her son, how DLA has been beneficial to her family & some top tips on applying for Disability Living Allowance. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our social media channels! All links here: https://linktr.ee/geldardssen Website: https://www.geldards.com/children-and-their-education/ Contact Tammy: tammyhendry@yahoo.co.uk Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

This week, Adam is joined in the studio by Douglas Hamer, Associate in the Geldards Education Team & John Friel, a Barrister, SEN Specialist & Adam's father. This special episode is all about being a dad, the highs and lows of supporting their children with SEN & how their own additional needs impacts life as a parent. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio Follow us on social media: @GeldardsSEN on Instagram, Facebook & X

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what happens if you have gone through the EHC needs assessment process and have an EHC plan, but you are not happy with its contents. This is the fourth in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise and Adam explain what you can do if the local authority refuses to issue an EHC plan following a needs assessment. This is the third in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what you can do if a local authority refuses to carry out an EHC needs assessment following an application. This is the second in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise and Adam explain how you start the process of applying to the local authority for an education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment to get an EHC plan for your child. This is the first in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by their colleague Lacie to discuss local authority funding for special educational needs. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

Adam and Salise are joined by one of their Paralegal team members, Ellie to bust some common SEN myths. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode for Down Syndrome Awareness Week (18-24 March), Salise is joined by Geldards Paralegal Lacie Smith. They discuss Lacie's experience of growing up with a brother with Down Syndrome as well as her time working as a special education teacher in the United States. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

This week, Candice James, Scarlet Friel and Vanessa Dilworth join our host, Salise for this special Mother's Day episode of SEN Talks. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

This week, Candice James, Scarlet Friel and Vanessa Hale join our host, Salise for this special International Women's Day episode of SEN Talks. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise speak to Claire Dean, Partner in the Geldards family team, about her experience of child law and the family justice system. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what an education, health and care plan (EHCP) is, who needs one and how you get one. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise and Adam speak to Dr Giovanni Giaroli, founder of The Giaroli Centre who specialises in ADHD and autism. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, the whole team is in the studio together to chat to their colleague Douglas Hamer about his diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Although both present challenges to him, they also give him a high level of insight into what his clients' children go through. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by Alex Foster, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and SENCo at The Unicorn School, a specialist school in Oxfordshire. They discuss how the school supports pupils with dyslexia and related learning difficulties. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

On this week's episode Salise and Adam are joined by Dr Olivia Kessel, host of the Send Parenting Podcast. Dr Kessel discusses her experiences of navigating the SEN appeals process on behalf of her neurodivergent daughter, who inspired her podcast. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise and Adam are joined by their colleague Tom Glenister, a solicitor specialising in wills, trusts and probate. They discuss the difficult topics of life after EHC plans and planning for the future of children with SEN. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise speak to their colleague Douglas Hamer about education otherwise than at school (EOTAS). He explains what EOTAS is, why people have it and how you can get it. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam shares his personal experiences of growing up with dyslexia and living with the condition as a partner in a law firm. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise discusses her previous experience as an SEN lawyer for a local authority and explains the appeal and tribunal processes from the LA point of view. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

The post-16 transfer deadline of March 31 is fast approaching. This is the date by which a young person's EHC plan must be reviewed and amended in the year of transfer from secondary education to post-16 education. In this special episode of the SEN Talks podcast, Adam and Salise discuss what the deadline means and what action parents can take if the local authority fails to meet its statutory responsibilities. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

The secondary transfer deadline of February 15 is fast approaching. This is the date by which a child's EHC plan must be reviewed and amended in the year of transfer. In this special episode of the SEN Talks podcast, Adam and Salise discuss what the deadline means and what parents can do if they receive an EHC plan with a school they don't want their child to attend. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In the third of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. In this episode, they explain extended appeals. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by Adam's wife Scarlet to discuss the journey toward their son's ASD diagnosis. They give a personal account of their experiences and explain what other parents can expect. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In the second of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. In this episode, they explain the issuing of a draft EHC plan. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode we're joined by special guest Helen Pearson, a speech and language therapist who works with children and young people. We discuss social communication with a particular focus on autistic children. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In the first of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. They explain how the education, health and care needs assessment process and the appeals process work. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode we're joined by special guest Dr Jemma Levy, an educational and child psychologist, to discuss dyslexia. Adam Friel, head of education law at Geldards, also shares his experiences of living with dyslexia. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode we're joined by special guest Melinda Eriksen, a specialist paediatric occupational therapist. We discuss developmental co-ordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia, in childhood. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode we're joined by special guest Sarah Sharp, a trained therapist who runs Tictock Therapy C.I.C. Tictock provides support, information and therapy (CBiT) services to individuals with tics and Tourette's syndrome as well as families and professionals. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode we're joined by special guest Charlotte Hadfield from 3PB Barristers. Charlotte is an expert in education, health and social care law. We discuss rights around the ‘waking day curriculum', a term used to describe educational provision that extends beyond normal school hours. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel of Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

SEN Talks is a new podcast brought to you by the team at Geldards SEN. We are experts in special educational needs (SEN), providing support to parents and young people in their learning. In this podcast we will share our expertise on the world of SEN education and discuss SEN topics with a variety of special guests.