SEN Talks

Episode 45: Cautious Optimism & Breaking Down the SEN Crisis Report with Special Guest Alice de Coverley

In this special episode of SEN Talks, we’re joined by barrister Alice de Coverly to unpack the Education Select Committee’s “Solving the SEN Crisis” report, released on 18 September 2025.We dive into what the recommendations mean for parents, schools, and local authorities — from early screening and compulsory teacher training, to accountability measures for councils and the role of Ofsted. We also explore the rise of AI in EHCP drafting, funding pressures, and whether reforms will finally address the inconsistency and adversarial nature of the current system.With the government’s white paper expected later this autumn, this episode offers timely insight and cautious optimism about what might lie ahead for children and families navigating special educational needs.-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.

Episode 44: New SEND Reforms Autumn 2025...What's Coming?

Join Adam and Salise as they break down the headlines and discuss what might be coming next in SEN law. If you've been reading the news lately and left a little confused about what is going to happen, you won't want to miss this episode

Episode 43: Summer Holidays Special

In this special bonus episode for the school summer break, Adam and Salise open up about the joys and challenges of managing the long summer break when parenting neurodivergent children. Whether you're a parent, carer or educator, this episode is packed with insight and ideas to help make the holidays feel more manageable — and enjoyable!

Episode 42: Reimagining Education: Skills, Strengths & the Potential of EdTech with Claire Cookson

This week on SEN Talks 🎙️What if we reimagined education to focus on skills, not just grades?💡Adam & Salise are joined by Claire Cookson, CEO of Pathways Education, to talk about creating nurturing, trauma-informed school environments — and how education technology is helping identify students’ strengths and map them to real-world careers.📊Claire shares powerful stories, including how AI can support teachers, reduce admin, and help young people leave education knowing what they’re good at.✨Listen now via the link in our bio 🔗#aln #sen #specialeducationalneeds #neurodiversity #edtech #skillsforlife #pathwayseducation #sensupport #inclusion #traumainformedThis podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want to learn more about the DFN project? Read more here: https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/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!

Episode 41: The Power of Supported Internships - In Conversation with Claire Cookson

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. 💼✨With partners like Amazon, NHS, and Goldman Sachs, DFN Project Search is redefining what inclusive employment looks like — and proving that diversity drives innovation and productivity! 🧠💡📈From real stories of interns becoming essential team members to how these programmes shift entire workplace cultures, this episode is packed with hope, insight, and practical impact. ❤️🌍✅ 70% of interns secure employment✅ Big business is embracing neurodiverse talent✅ Communities and individuals are thriving🔗 Tune in now & let’s build a future where everyone belongs in the workplace!#InclusionMatters #DFNProjectSearch #Neurodiversity #EmploymentForAll #PodcastDrop 🎙️🎉This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio.Want to learn more about the DFN project? Read more here: https://www.dfnprojectsearch.org/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!