Let’s Talk SEND!

BedfordBoroughPCF

Welcome to Let’s Talk SEND with the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum. In this podcast, we dive into everything related to special educational needs and disabilities. We’ll be chatting with parents and professionals alike, sharing insights and experiences to help us all navigate the sometimes tricky world of SEND.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    An Introduction to Bedford Borough PCF and Let's Talk SEND!

    In our first episode we discuss Bedford Borough PCF, get to know some of the team and quickly chat about our aims and hopes for this brand new podcast!

    42 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer

    In today’s episode, Kerri sits down with Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer at Bedford Borough. They discuss what Chris’s role involves, what’s working well when it comes to SEND support across the Borough, and how we can learn from the lived experiences of families. Join the conversation – and as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas. Follow us on social media and get in touch!

    48 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Nicola Ready, Head of SEND

    In this episode we talk with Nicola Ready about her journey and experiences within SEND. She shares insights into supporting children and families, the challenges faced, and the importance of collaboration between schools, services, and parents.

    32 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Augustina Williams - Head of Service, Bedfordshire and Luton Community Paediatrics

    In this episode, we sit down with Augustina for a brilliant conversation about putting humanity back into services, the motivations behind her work, local developments in health services, and plenty more.

    42 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Simon Harwin - Director of Children's Community Health Services.

    In this episode we have a chat with Simon about his role, working collaboratively, waiting lists and how to work within a system that often seems overwhelmed.

    42 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Hawaa Empower - Removing barriers. With Shapna and Nisbar

    In this episode we talk with Shapna and Nisbar about working together across different communities to encourage inclusion. We talk about underrepresented groups, Nisbar's experience as a parent and the work of Hawaa Empower in the borough.

    36 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Tim Long - Head of School Support Services

    Tim oversee's many services across Bedford Borough and talks with Kerri in this episode about working with parents and schools, the importance of communication and the current strengths and challenges in the SEND system.  Tim and Kerri also talk about the increasingly adversarial and legal components of SEND and the challenges this brings.

    41 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Welcome to Let’s Talk SEND with the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum. In this podcast, we dive into everything related to special educational needs and disabilities. We’ll be chatting with parents and professionals alike, sharing insights and experiences to help us all navigate the sometimes tricky world of SEND.

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  • Creator
    BedfordBoroughPCF
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Let’s Talk SEND!