SEN Talks

Dec 23 2024 39 ep. 39 mins 6

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SEN Talks, from the team at Geldards SEN. Join solicitors Adam Friel and Salise Dourmoush as they discuss issues around special educational needs and the law.

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Ep 36: The SEN Talks Christmas Special 2024!

Dec 23 2024 41 mins

This week on SEN Talks: Adam and Salise are in the studio for our Christmas special! We know Christmas can be "The most wonderful time of the year", but this isn't always the case for parents of children with SEN. This week, Adam explains what his Christmas day looks like with his wife and his two neurodivergent sons. He shares his top tips and some of the little wins that have ma

Ep 35: Andrew's Experience - Mainstream vs Special School Setting featuring Andrew & Tammy Hendry

Nov 11 2024 44 mins

This week on SEN Talks: Adam & Salise are joined in the studio by Tammy Hendry and Andrew (Tammy's son). Andrew discusses his experience in both mainstream and special school settings. 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

Ep 34: Should I consider a residential placement for my child/young person? with Adam Friel, Salise Dourmoush & Milly van Beyere

Oct 28 2024 24 mins

Join Adam, Salise & Milly as they discuss waking day curriculum. We know it can be tough to consider residential placement, in this episode, our team walk through some of the pros and cons. 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:

Ep 33: ASD Diagnosis Delays - Children's Commissioner Report with Adam Friel, Salise Dourmoush & Milly van Beyere

Oct 20 2024 45 mins

This week on SEN Talks, Adam, Salise & Milly take a deep dive into the delays in the ASD diagnosis process following the details outlined in the Children's Commissioner's recent and shocking report. 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:

Ep 32: The History of SEN with Adam Friel, Jon Friel, Douglas Hamer & Daniel Dartnell

Oct 14 2024 65 mins

Last week we were looking to the future, this week were delving into the past! Join Adam, Jon, Douglas & Dan as they discuss the history of SEN Law. --- 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/geldardssen Website: htt

Ep 31: The Future of SEN

Oct 05 2024 46 mins

We're back! Join Adam & Salise in the studio as they discuss what they think is in the pipelines for SEN law and support in the future. From schooling to AI, what does the future look like for children & young people with SEN? This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to follow our soc

Ep 30 SPECIAL: My Lived Experience and Disability Living Allowance with Tammy Hendry

Aug 19 2024 48 mins

For this special episode, Salise Dourmoush is joined in the studio by Tammy Hendry. Tammy discusses her experience raising her son, how DLA has been beneficial to her family & some top tips on applying for Disability Living Allowance. This podcast has been produced by Geldards LLP, music is 'Sunshine' by lemonmusicstudio. Want more from Geldards SEN? Be sure to fol

Ep 29: Father's Day Special with Adam Friel, Douglas Hamer & John Friel

Jun 15 2024 54 mins

This week, Adam is joined in the studio by Douglas Hamer, Associate in the Geldards Education Team & John Friel, a Barrister, SEN Specialist & Adam's father. This special episode is all about being a dad, the highs and lows of supporting their children with SEN & how their own additional needs impacts life as a parent. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geld

Ep 28: How to appeal the contents of an EHC plan

May 05 2024 24 mins

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what happens if you have gone through the EHC needs assessment process and have an EHC plan, but you are not happy with its contents. This is the fourth in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

Ep 27: What if a local authority refuses to issue?

Apr 28 2024 24 mins

In this episode, Salise and Adam explain what you can do if the local authority refuses to issue an EHC plan following a needs assessment. This is the third in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio