In this special episode of SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina chats to Dr Helen Ross, Conservative MP Matt Hancock and Labour MP Sharon Hodgson about the Dyslexia Screening Bill that proposes that all children are screened for dyslexia by the end of primary school.

Resources on Twinkl to support learners with Dyslexia:

• Dyslexia Intervention: Simple Reading Comprehension - Complete Pack
• Supporting Dyslexia in KS2 Resource Pack
• Dyslexia Reading Fluency Intervention Complete Pack

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 screens at the age of 16. Now 25, he is a keynote speaker, journalist and sports writer. Georgina asks Mushy about what it was like growing up with a stammer, his time on Educating Yorkshire and how he is continuing to raise awareness of stammering.

Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a stammer:

• Stammering: How to Help.
• What is it like to stammer?
• What is a stammer?

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 Acker
• Older Learners Resource - What is Neurodiversity
• Barriers 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 Timetable
• The Eddie Series: Explaining Autism to My Friends
• The 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 PowerPoint
• Social Situation: Parents Getting Divorced Splitting Up
• An 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 Pack
• Autism 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 Powerpoint
• Down's Syndrome - A General Guide
• Facts 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 Guidance
• Barriers to Learning Information on Dyslexia Booklet
• Neurodiversity 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: SEND
• Strategies to Support Teaching Pupils with SEND