Let’s Talk SEND!

In this episode, we're joined by Chris and Heather and discuss early help, family support and parent groups. We discuss some of the barriers parent might have to access support and whether some of the way we discuss 'parent courses' or 'workshops' make it harder for parents to get involved.

In this episode Hayley and Kerri talk about the role of the engagement and development team at the council and how they try to give young people the space to be able to share their experiences and needs whilst building meaningful relationships. 

In this episode we talk to Laura and Jo and discuss what it's really like living in Bedford Borough with children with additional needs. We also chat about their time in the Parent Carer Forum and discuss how things have changed over the years they've been involved.

In this episode we have a brilliant chat with Jenny Higham, Manager of the Early Years Support Team.  
We talk about why investing in Early Years is so important, what families can do if they have concerns about their children's development and loads more.

In this episode, we're joined by Harriet Snowden (Hattie), who starts by explaining her impressively long job title and what her role actually involves day to day.
We explore a range of fascinating topics, including how Hattie's own personal experiences have shaped the way she approaches her work. We also discuss whether we sometimes overlook the importance of addressing the most basic aspects of children's physical health, and why these seemingly simple issues can have such a significant impact on their wellbeing.

In this episode, we bring together local and regional voices to explore SEND reform, with a focus on co-production and the people at the heart of the system. We discuss the work of the Regional Improvement and Innovation Alliance, the importance of sharing effective practice, and challenge the common narrative that "the system is broken", asking whether the reality is more complex than that.