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Woman’s Hour presenter Nuala McGovern delves into a key aspect of special educational needs and disabilities - or SEND - each week, and brings together families, young people, teachers, experts, and decision-makers. Featuring high-profile parents including Anna Maxwell Martin and Kellie Bright, expect straight talk, sharp insight, and practical advice.
Share your story with us: send@bbc.co.uk
SEND in the Spotlight is a Woman’s Hour podcast. Episodes are published on Mondays on BBC Sounds. If you enjoy listening, why not try the Woman’s Hour Guide to Life which Nuala McGovern also presents.
Note: In Scotland the system is called ASN, Additional Support Needs; In Wales it's ALN, Additional Learning Needs; In Northern Ireland it is known as the SEN register, that is the Special Educational Needs Register.
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Frequenza di aggiornamento:
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Durata media dell'audio:
34 minutes
Interviste agli ospiti
Inglese
Regno Unito
15 episodi
da 01 Dicembre 2025
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Specialist schools are to be reserved for those with the most complex needs, as the government pushes for more inclusive mainstream schools that will cater to pupils with SEND. They say they want to ensure fair admissions and better value for money, including potential fee limits for independent sp…
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An in depth look at the 'H' in EHCPs. That is the health part of Education Health and Care Plans, as they stand now.
We hear from mum Becci, about what her day looks like before she even gets her child out of the front door, and what happens to meet his medical needs in school.
We have news about a…
SEND in the Spotlight in collaboration with Woman's Hour brings you a special episode on the impact of the government's SEND reforms in England.
Whether you’re a parent, a young person, a teacher or someone who works in the wider system we find out what the changes mean for you - and help you decod…
SEND reforms special episode coming soon!
Today's leaks about upcoming SEND reforms in England in the Times newspaper have made headlines.
Full details will be laid out in a white paper next week, which we will cover in depth in a future episode.
In this bonus episode we discuss the suggestion that the legal right to special needs support …
We put the spotlight on the crucial cast of professionals who work alongside teachers to support children and young people with SEND.
Nuala McGovern hears from listener Helen, who shares what it's really like being on the frontline as a teaching assistant. She is also joined by Sarah Smith, a speec…
The cost of home to school transport of children with SEND is predicted to reach nearly 2 billion pounds this year, according to Local Government Association figures. This represents approximately a 200% increase on the amount spent a decade ago, and there is also debate over who should be eligible…
Listeners take the starring role this week as we get answers to your queries from a group of people with a wealth of experience and expertise. They don't give out legal advice but they aim to help you determine your rights and what you are entitled to, for your child.
Nuala McGovern welcomes back C…
What works to help children with SEND to go into school, and what should happen when they don't? Nuala McGovern speaks to Jayne Lowe, an Attendance and Behaviour Advisor to the government. She helped to write its official guidance, and is helping to get new Attendance and Behaviour Hubs off the gro…
Many parents feel they need to go to battle with their local authority in the attempt to get their children's special educational needs met. In this episode we hear directly from those working for local authorities to help us see the world through their eyes.
Julie Ely, Assistant Director of Educat…
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