The SEND Sisterhood
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: 2thesendsisterhood@gmail.com
Music by SK @GMGOmusic
Podcasting since 2024 • 17 episodes
The SEND Sisterhood
Latest Episodes
S2 - Episode 6: SEND Adulthood
Those who are new to the SEND world, are often so embroiled by being in the moment, that it is hard to even consider 20 years into the future. However, future planning (regardless of how parents may plan to do it) is definitely wort...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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S2 - Episode 5: When Developmental Milestones don't seem to Move
When you learn your child is "delayed" is some capacity, it doesn't bring about feelings of great joy or prized accomplishments. There are a variety of challenges that come with navigating the unique profile of a SEND child. There a...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:21
S2 - Episode 4: Light at the End of the Tunnel
On this episode Dee and Nat speak to Sali M, a Senior Education Advisor and parent of two sons with SEND. Sali reflects on the very different journeys of both of her children. The ups and downs, fearing diagnosis, the misinter...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:18
S2 - Episode 3: Finding suitable extra provisions and activities
Often many take for granted the ability to have your child cared for while you work, rest or play.For millions of SEND parents this is a luxury. There are financial implications to getting help; often schools will opt out, care providers...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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S2 - Episode 2: The Silent Struggle of SEND Parent Men
Episode 2 gives the mic to those often sidelined or forgotten on this SEND journey. SEND parent men. Joining Nat and Dee is Barry Kotei.Barry is a husband, mentor and SEND father to his son Jett, who has Down syndrome. He brings li...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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