SEN Talks

SEN Talks

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SEN Talks episodes

  • Ep 16: Living with autism and ADHD, with Douglas Hamer

    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


    47 min
  • Ep 15: Secrets of a dyslexia school, with Alex Foster

    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


    37 min
  • Ep 14: The SEN appeals process, with Dr Olivia Kessel

    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


    42 min
  • Ep 13: Future planning for children with SEN, with Tom Glenister

    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



    37 min
  • Ep 12: EOTAS, with Douglas Hamer

    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


    44 min
  • Ep 11: Growing up with dyslexia

    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


    42 min
  • Ep 10: Being a local authority SEN lawyer

    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

    37 min
  • Special episode: Post-16 transfer

    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

    30 min
  • Special episode: Secondary transfer

    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

    36 min

About SEN Talks

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SEN Talks, from the team at Geldards SEN. Join solicitors Adam Friel and Salise Dourmoush as they discuss issues around special educational needs and the law.