The SEND Sisterhood

Oct 19 2024 9 ep. 28 mins 1
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Curious about life behind the scenes of special needs? 

Hosted by Natalie (mother to "JJ" and Social Worker) and Danise (mother to "Panda", former teacher, parent advocate and Founder of @pandastree_blackdsuk);  the SEND Sisterhood podcast offers pure, unapologetic, parent perspective on what it is like to live in and navigate Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) world. 

The Send Sisterhood was created with everyone in mind, inviting all to listen and learn from their unique parent perspectives. 

Updates on future episodes: @thesendsisterhood 

Contact: [email protected]
Music by SK @GMGOmusic

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Episode 9: SEND Training

Oct 19 2024 29 mins  
On this penultimate episode, Nat and Dee discuss and share their experiences of learning and development within the context of being a parent-carer. They explore whether additional training is essential; if "training" can benefit you and your family; any barriers to training and consider, the question of "what if you haven't done any training at all?" For most of us, we have been t

Episode 8: SEND Parent Guilt

Sep 28 2024 20 mins  
Although it is noted that all parents at some stage in their journey experience "parent guilt"; Nat and Dee discuss whether there is perhaps, such a thing as "SEND parent guilt". Although the concepts are extremely similar; they question are there differences simply because being parent-carer of a child with additional needs. Do additional needs = additional guilt? If so, what perh

Episode 7: Finances and Career Changes

Sep 07 2024 31 mins  
There are so many misconceptions surrounding SEND Parenting and the impact of becoming a SEND parent on finances and careers. Occasionally, some may have to give up working altogether; while others attempt to continue the status quo, only to end up experiencing burnout physically, mentally and financially. On this episode, Nat and Dee pick apart the financial and career changes the

Episode 6: EHCP Provision Feat. Simone Lewis

Aug 17 2024 32 mins  
When you have a child with SEND; one of the first fearful things you hear about is getting your child an Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP). Although it may seem as if an EHCP is a given for all SEND children; the truth is, that the process of obtaining a plan can be extremely challenging and really take its toll on the well-being of a parent and needs of a child if they remain unmet

Episode 5: Playdates

Jul 27 2024 25 mins  
Playdates are meant to be fun. But how much fun are they really for many SEND parents? Nat and Dee take at look at their own experiences with play dates, discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of the emotional rollercoaster also know as playdates. Updates on future episodes check us out: @thesendsisterhood; please leave a review in IG and rate each episode on here. If you have a

Episode 4: Health Conditions

Jul 06 2024 36 mins  
Nat and Dee tackle the difficult topic of health conditions; discussing the volume of appointments, emotions and lessons learned when tackling the healthcare system and interacting with healthcare professionals. Updates on future episodes check us out: @thesendsisterhood; please leave a review in IG and rate each episode on here. If you have any comments, feedback or would like to

Episode 3: A week in the life of a SEND Parent Carer

Jun 15 2024 37 mins  
On this episode Nat and Dee divulge what it has personally been like to adapt to being a parent carer - discussing what a typical “week in the life” has been like for them; the impact on day to day life and on those they interact with.Updates on future episodes check us out: @thesendsisterhood; please leave a review in IG and rate each episode on here. If you have any comments,

Episode 2: The Importance of a SEND Support Network

May 25 2024 30 mins  
Nat and Dee dive right in by discussing the concept of community, feelings of isolation and how their support networks evolved once they became parents to children with additional needs.Updates on future episodes check us out: @thesendsisterhood; please leave a review in IG and rate each episode on here. If you have any comments, feedback or would like to participate on a future ep

Episode 1: Welcome to the SEND Sisterhood!

May 25 2024 8 mins  
On this brief episode Natalie and Danise formally introduce themselves and discuss how they came to create the SEND Sisterhood podcast. As they share how they have experienced navigating their new SEND lives; they hope to offer insight into what it is like to be a member of the SEND community and how others can help support them. Updates on future episodes check us out: @thesendsis