This podcast hosted by Georgina Durrant is all about teaching and supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to share the amazing things that our guests are doing to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND). *This Podcast is proudly brought to you by the SEND team at Twinkl. Please bear in mind, the views and opinions expressed are those of individuals, and may not represent those of Twinkl.
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Period 1 Cover art photo provided by Kenrick Mills on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@kenrickmills
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Listen in as world-renowned Instructor and Georgina Cannon explores a variety of resources and tools together with free guided meditation scripts, hypnosis in action, and media interviews.
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The Georgina Bobb Show is an interview show broadcasted weekly where Georgina Bobb an award winning TV professional and entrepreneur interviews successful and inspirational people from all walks of life. Topics include Business, Media, Careers, Music, Culture and Careers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegeorginabobbshow/support
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Getting your class to behave - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Cowley
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*Disclaimer: Please be aware that this episode contains strong language.* In this episode, of our special educational needs and disability podcast, SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina speaks to Sue Cowley! Sue Cowley is a presenter, teacher trainer and author of more than 30 books on education. A qualified early years teacher, she h…
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Steph Curtis
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Steph Curtis. Steph, mother of two teenage girls aged 18 and 16, launched her blog, "Steph's Two Girls" on the day her younger daughter Sasha was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Steph experienced a ‘lightbulb moment’ soon after when she cam…
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Making Schools Better for Autistic Learners - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Stephanie Smith
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Stephanie Smith, Head of School at Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special free school provision for young autistic students the 'Cavendish School' They discuss everything about making schoo…
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A Paralympian's Advice on Making PE Inclusive- Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Danielle Brown MBE
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to 2x Paralympic Gold Medallist Danielle Brown MBE! Danielle Brown MBE is an award winning children's author. She's also a double Paralympic gold medallist in archery, five-time World Champion and was …
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SEND Strategies for the Primary Years - Georgina Durrant speaking about her own book with guest host Emily Powell
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, we switch things around and welcome host Georgina Durrant on the show as a guest for the first time. Our guest host is Emily Powel and she interviews Georgina about her latest book 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years' published by Bloomsbury. With as many as 13% of childr…
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Isolation booths in schools: helpful or harmful? - Georgina in Conversation with Andrea Cartwright
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Isolation booths in schools: Helpful or harmful? In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilites (SEND) Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant' Georgina speaks to Andrea Cartwright from Thrive all about the use of isolation and isolation booths in schools and the impacts on children. Download our Lanyard Sized Restorati…
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The Lone SENDCO - SEND CPD. Georgina Durrant in conversation with Gary Aubin
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Gary Aubin, author of The Lone SENDCO about SEND CPD for teachers and SENDCOs. They discuss SENDCos leading school CPD, what effective SEND CPD looks like in schools, receiving SEND CPD and the SENDCO qualification (NASENCO) being replaced by the new…
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Neurodiversity In Schools - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Frances Akinde
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Frances Akinde, a former Special School Headteacher and qualified SENDCO now SEND inspector and advisor. Georgina and Frances discuss what Neurodiversity Celebration Week means to her as a Neurodivergent educator as well as her tips for makin…
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Episode 66: Unconditional Love -a free guided meditation from March 1st, 2024
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Join global lightworkers as we band together for a necessity like no other - unconditional love, for ourselves, and for others. Recorded on Zoom on March 1st, 2024. Please connect with us at elle@georginacannon.com, if you would like to receive a free invitation to all of our meditations.
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From toilet training to toilet passes- Georgina Durrant in conversation with ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity.
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In this episode of our Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Bethan Grant and Sarah Timms from ERIC (the children's bowel and bladder charity) about everything from more children arriving in reception who aren't yet toilet trained (and how we can support them) to the controversy surrounding some schools l…
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Being a SENDCO - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Ginny Bootman
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to author and SENDCO, Ginny Bootman about being a SENDCO. Ginny provides advice about developing and maintaining good home-school relationships as well as practical advice on managing SENDCO workload and prioritising tasks. Resources: SENDCO Time Managem…
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LEGO®-BASED THERAPY - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta to discuss LEGO® - based therapy. Gina explains the origins and aims of LEGO® - based therapy, who can benefit from it and how to ensure it is neurodiversity-affirming. Gina is the founderand director of Play Included®…
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SEMH - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sarah Johnson
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Podcast Georgina Durrant chats to Sarah Johnson all about SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs). They discuss what SEMH means and how teachers can best support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs. In this episode Sarah provides advice a…
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DLD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link
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There are more children with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) than there are autistic children and dyslexic children, yet DLD is still relatively unknown. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant speaks to Louise Burton from Speech and Language Link to find out what DLD is, its impacts and what schools can do …
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Ready Eddie Go! (Representing Autistic Children on TV) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by returning guest Nikki Saunders, who shares the exciting news that her Children’s Books (The Eddie Series) aimed at families of autistic children have now become a Children’s TV series on Sky Kids! ‘Ready Eddie Go!’ follows 6-year-old Eddie who is autistic, as he…
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Teacher Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Dr Emma Kell
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In this 'Back to School' episode, Georgina Durrant is joined by Dr Emma Kell, who shares fantastic, practical advice about teacher/SENDCO wellbeing. They discuss the importance of well-being not being an 'add on' but woven through the school culture. They also chat about the common causes of stress for teachers (including Ofsted) and Emma's top tip…
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From 'Britain's Got Talent' Finalist to Autism Advocate - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Robert White (*Please see content warning for this episode)
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*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Robert White. Robert White describes himself as ‘the only Asperger, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper- sensitive, Gluten-…
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Speech, Language and Communication Needs - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Louisa Reeves from Speech and Language UK
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Louisa Reeves from the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN). Louisa provides an overview of the various Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) (including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)). She explains how to identify children …
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Episode 65: Energy Balancing Guided Meditation from June 9, 2023, by Georgina Cannon
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Listen in as Georgina and lightworkers from around the world explore this energy balancing meditation together. Recorded on June 9th, 2023, during our free guided meditations featured each Friday at noon, Eastern Standard Time. Connect with elle@georginacannon.com, or subscribe to www.georginacannon.com, to receive your invitations to our meditatio…
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Have you heard of PANS/PANDAS? And its impact on children? - Georgina Durrant, in conversation with Tina Coope from PANS/PANDA UK.
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to Tina Coope, education lead of PANS/PANDAS UK - the only UK charity supporting children and families living with the neuropsychiatric conditions PANS and PANDAS. PANS and PANDAS are a set of acute onset neuropsychiatric conditions that may include the development of …
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Episode 64: Guided Meditation from May 19, 2023 - TIME FOR SELF COMPASSION, FEATURING MARY MCCANDLESS
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Lightworkers around the world gather for our weekly meditations on Zoom, offered on Friday's at noon, for FREE! Listen in as we explore Self Compassion for ourselves with Mary McCandless, our feature Master Hypnotist and Healer. Audio recorded on May 19, 2023.
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Living with Hearing loss & Deafness - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Samantha baines
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant chats to deaf activist, Samantha Baines, a multi award-winning author, actress and broadcaster. She is the author of critically acclaimed children's books with Deaf main characters. You may recognise her from appearances on ITV's Loose Women, Sky News and Andrew Neil's This …
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Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Suzy Rowland
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, Georgina Durrant chats to Suzy Rowland. Suzy is an author, Autism & ADHD Specialist and Speaker and founder of the #happyinschool project. Georgina and Suzy discuss Neurodiversity, Race and Exclusions. Relevant Resources & Articles: What is Neurodiv…
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Episode 63: MOVING BEYOND STUCK - GUIDED MEDITATION FROM APRIL 14, 2023
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Join with lighworkers from around the globe, and Georgina, as we explore the ways to become UNSTUCK from our lives, our positions, our relationships, our jobs, our ENTIRE SOUL.
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SEND and AP Improvement Plan Special - Georgina Durrant in conversation with MP Claire Coutinho
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In this special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast. Georgina Durrant discusses the SEND & AP Improvement Plan with Claire Coutinho. Claire Coutinho is Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for children, families and wellbeing). They discuss the problems the SEND review identified with the current SEND system and the changes…
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SEND and LGBT+ Inclusion - Georgina Durrant in Conversation with Klaudia Matasovska
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant Klaudia Matasovska discusses the intersection between LGBT+ and SEND. Klaudia Matasovska is an Associate Lecturer in Education, Inclusion and SEND at the University of Derby. She also works as a researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is …
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Working Effectively with Teaching Assistants - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sara Alston
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Sara Alston about how to work effectively with teaching assistants and how to create an inclusive classroom. Relevant Resources & Articles: Guide to Effective Differentiation in the Classroom Top Tips for Working with Other…
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Episode 61: Choosing You - Renewal - guided meditation
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Join Georgina and lightworkers from around the world as we explore choosing ourselves as a way to renew our spirit. Taken from a free guided meditation offered on Zoom on Jan 6th 2023, at noon. Contact elle@georginacannon.com to receive your free invitation to each Friday's meditation.
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OCD - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Shaun Flores (please note content warning* for this episode)
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*Content Warning: This episode of SEND in the experts discusses topics which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant. Georgina Durrant chats to Shaun Flores about his lived experience of having OCD. Shaun explains what OCD is, the impacts it can have on…
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Christmas Special with Elora Dodd - An Autistic Experience of Christmas
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In this Christmas Special episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant is joined by autistic comedian Elora Dodd to talk about all things Christmas! Elora shares her lived experience of being autistic and provides useful advice about helping autistic children navigate the festive period. Make sure you listen! Elora is an autis…
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Trauma-Sensitive Approaches - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Mel Fisher from THRIVE
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Mel Fisher from Thrive all about Trauma-Sensitive (Trauma Informed) approaches. They discuss why behaviour is communication, why trauma-informed approaches benefit children, common misconceptions of trauma informed approaches and much much more. Relevant resources: …
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Episode 60: Renewal and Appreciation, a Guided Meditation from Nov 4th, 2022
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LIsten in as Georgina explores with lightworkers from around the globe our feelings of Renewal and Appreciation for good health, the opportunity to give back, and refresh and heal our traumas together.
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Tracheostomy - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nana Marfo
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Nana Marfo a disability advocate who speaks on the issues faced by disabled people within the labor market and in general society. Nana's fight for a voice and presence all stem from his own experience living with a perman…
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Occupational Therapy (OT) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Kim Griffin
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Kim Griffin an occupational therapist and founder of GriffinOT. They chat about the role of an Occupational Therapist (OT), what is meant by sensory processing differences, dyspraxia and much more! Resources linked to this…
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Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) - Georgina Durrant in conversation with the PDA Society
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In this episode of our Special Educational Needs Podcast 'SEND in the experts with Georgina Durrant', Georgina Durrant chats to Helen Evans (Chief Executive of the PDA Society) and Jilly Davis (Education Advisor at the PDA Society) all about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). Resources on Twinkl to support learners with a PDA Profile: Top Tips Fo…
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Listen in as Georgina explains how the gift of knowing and having deep wisdom impacts your current life.
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Episode 58: Honouring Your True Self - Guided Meditation from August 19, 2022
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Join global lightworkers together with Georgina Cannon, as we explore Honouring Our True Selves, a trademarked script written by Georgina.
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Episode 57: Connecting at the 5th Dimension, August 5, 2022, GLOBAL GUIDED MEDITATION with lightworkers
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Join Georgina and a global crew of lightworkers as we explore this guided meditation using Georgina's own script to meditate on "Connecting at the 5th Dimension" for our soul purpose.
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Dyslexia Screening Bill Special with guests Dr Helen Ross, Matt Hancock and Sharon Hodgson
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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 Int…
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Stammering - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Musharaf Asghar from Educating Yorkshire
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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 awa…
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Episode 55: Abundance, a free guided meditation led by Georgina on June 10th, 2022, on Zoom!
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Join us with global lightworkers as we celebrate the vision of abundance together. This audio file was recorded on June 10th, 2022, on Zoom. Please connect with elle@georginacannon.com, to receive your free invitation to these guided meditations every Friday at noon, Eastern Standard Time Zone, on Zoom.…
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Dyslexia, ADHD & Dyspraxia - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Bake off Star Lizzie Acker
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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 Specia…
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Explaining Autism to Children - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Nikki Saunders
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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 awarenes…
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Mental health and Wellbeing - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Sue Atkins
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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…
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Episode 53: Letting Go, Welcome and Celebrate the New You!
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Georgina explores Letting Go to Celebrate the New You with global lightworkers in this free guided meditation, from April 15, 2022.
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Autism in Girls - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Cathy Wassell
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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…
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Episode 52: BECOMING YOUR TRUE SELF GUIDED MEDITATION
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Join Georgina and Global Lightworkers as we explore Becoming Your True Self together in this free guided meditation. Episode was recorded on April 1, 2022, on Zoom. Connect directly with elle@georginacannon.com to receive your free invitation for our next meditation on Friday April 15, at noon, Eastern Standard Time Zone.…
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Down’s Syndrome - Georgina Durrant in conversation with Hayley Newman
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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…
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Episode 50: Healing Your Inner Child - Feb 25, 2022, FREE GUIDED MEDITATION WITH GEORGINA
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Join Georgina as she guides lightworkers to heal their inner child in this amazingly transformative meditation, taken from Feb 25, 2022.
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Episode 49: Finding and Using your Archetypes - Guided Meditation from Feb 18, 2022
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Join Georgina with this guided meditation as we explore finding and using our archetypes together. Episode from Feb 18, 2022, recorded on Zoom with lightworkers from around the globe!
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