The Great Minds Podcast
Collecting 'Great Minds' to work together on our journey to help solve the SEND and Mental Health crisis for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and/or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We will be discussing the challenges of the health, education and social care systems, and how we can best support young people and their families by sharing good practice on how we can make the system better, with a variety of guest speakers including parents, professionals and children.
Episodes
33 episodes
SERIES FOUR - Episode Eleven - Neurodiversity in the Workplace Podcast
In this Podcast, we explore the power of Neurodiversity in the workplace—why it matters and what we do to foster a fully inclusive environment. Our staff, Michelle, Annie, and Matthew, share personal experiences and expert insights on breaking ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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36:49
SERIES FOUR - Episode Ten - Children's Mental Health Week
In this Podcast, Michelle Myers, Head of Autism Central, Central Services and Inclusive Practice, Annie Tilleke, Inclusive Practice Manager & North West Autism Central Wraparound Coordinator Lead and Emily Duxbury, Complex Case Pract...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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40:35
Situational Mutism Podcast
SERIES FOUR - Episode Nine - Situational MutismIn this Podcast, Michelle Myers, Head of Autism Central, Central Services and Inclusive Practice, is joined by Suzy Zito, Deputy Head of Outreach as they discuss the complexities of this of...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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51:15
SERIES FOUR- Episode Eight - Manchester Early Help - Myth Busting Podcast
In this Podcast, Lucy Dimond, Executive Director at Great Minds Together and Anthony Gillfillan and Jeff Burns both from the Early Help Team in Manchester discuss what Early Help support looks like and how families can access it.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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52:42
SERIES FOUR - Episode Seven - Transitioning to Higher Education
In this Podcast, Michelle Myers is joined by Ailsa McDougall, Caseholding Supervisor and Jacob Lennon, Young Peoples Champion, in which Jacob discusses the challenges young people face as they transition through the education system and he shar...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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54:26
SERIES FOUR - Episode Six - Summer Holiday tips for neurodiverse families
In this Podcast Michelle Myers and Liz Walls discuss summer holiday tips for neurodiverse families.
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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55:26
Learning Disability Week Podcast
SERIES FOUR - Episode Five In this podcast Michelle and Jamie discuss Learning Disability Week
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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50:56
Mental Health Awareness Podcast
SERIES FOUR - Episode Four - Mental Health AwarenessIn this episode, Michelle Myers, our Head of Autism Central and Inclusive Practice discusses the celebrations and challenges of Mental Health Awareness with Kirsty Edgson.www,g...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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49:54
SERIES FOUR - Episode Three - Stephanie Davis - Autism Acceptance Week
On this episode, Michelle Myers and Emma Mander are joined by the wonderfully inspirational Stephanie Davis to celebrate Autism Acceptance Week. We are truly honoured to have Stephanie as our Ambassador for Great Minds Together, to...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:42
SERIES FOUR - Episode Two - Neurodiversity Week 2024
In this episode Michelle Myers, our Head of Autism Central and Inclusive Practice discusses the celebrations and challenges of Neurodiversity with Ailsa McDougall and Emily Duxbury. www.greatmindstogether.co.ukwww.autismcentral...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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48:05
SERIES FOUR - Episode One - Childrens Mental Health Week February 2024
In this episode, Michelle Myers, Lucy Dimond and Jinnie Tong discuss Childrens Mental Health Week and share some helpful information and strategies around how best to identify and support children's Mental Health. www.greatmindstog...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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51:21
SERIES THREE - Episode Seven - Neurodiversity & The Holidays
Ailsa McDougall and Michelle Myers speak to Emma about how families can best support their neurodivergent family members in the holiday periods.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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45:13
SERIES THREE - Episode Six - Tier 3.5 Services, Hayley Morris
In this episode Hayley Morris talks about the service she manages in Great Minds Together and the challenges we face system wide when supporting the 'forgotten children' of our society.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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49:11
SERIES THREE - Episode Five - Michelle Myers
This episode, the lovely Michelle, our North West Autism Central Hub Lead, talks about her personal experiences in the workplace and in life, being an Autistic adult. www.greatmindstogether.co.ukwww.autismcentral.org.uk
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:04:43
SERIES THREE - Episode Four - Stacey Walker, SENCO
This episode we talk to the lovely Stacey Walker, a SENCO at a Multi Acadamy Trust in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Stacey talks to us about the challenges and rewards of being a SENCO in a mainstream environment, and gives some grea...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:29
SERIES THREE - Episode Three - TEACHER STRIKES
In this episode, we welcome Karen Hardman, an ex-teacher to discuss the teacher strikes, why they are happening and why so many teachers are leaving the profession.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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35:02
SEASON THREE - Episode Two - Children's Mental Health Awareness Week 6th-12th Feb 23
In this podcast we share lot's of helpful websites and phone numbers, if your child is struggling with their mental health, or you as their parent have concerns about their mental health. Supporting Place to Be's Mental Health Awar...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:04
SERIES THREE - Episode One - Behaviour Awareness
This season we will be talking all about 'behaviour'. The aim is to raise awareness on how to understand the need behind the behaviour, and how we can effectively do this for our young people to ensure they are supported in becoming healthy, we...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:29
BONUS EPISODE - BBC Radio Manchester - Supporting Families during Lockdown
In this BBC Radio Manchester interview with one of our parents, we discuss the support we provided to one family during Lockdown that proved to be a lifeline. www.greatmindstogether.co.uk
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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5:42
Autism Peer Education Evaluation
Here we discuss the evaluation of our most recent project delivered in partnership with NHS Health Education England. www.autismpeer.education www.greatmindstogether.co.uk
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:00
Season 2 - EPISODE FOUR - PDA Society
During this episode we are joined by Vikki Threlfall and Paula Webb from PDA Society. Vikki and Paula share a helpful insight as to how and why PDA society was formed, and provide important information for parents and professionals from s...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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56:16
Season 2 - EPISODE THREE - Garry Freeman
Garry shares some of his personal experiences in this episode, along with some helpful information on supporting young people that may struggle to regulate their emotions.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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40:36
Season 2 - EPISODE TWO - Geraldine Hills - Emotional Resilience
Geraldine Hills talks about emotional resilience and how important this is to practice now more than ever. https://www.inclusivechoice.com/https://greatmindstogether.co.uk/
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:20
Season 2 - EPISODE ONE - Andy Smith - Spectrum Gaming
In this episode we talk to Andy Smith, founder of Spectrum Gaming. We ask questions on behalf of parents and carers and talk about a range of things including the importance of language and the importance of working in partnership ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:38
BONUS EPISODE - Talking transition after lockdown on BBC Radio Manchester
One of our Directors gives advice about transition for children and young people with special educational needs in this BBC Radio Manchester episode. Emma Mander talks about how we need to look out for the children and young people...
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Season 1
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Episode 0
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