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Let’s Talk SEND!
Hosted by BedfordBoroughPCF · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Let’s Talk SEND with the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum. In this podcast, we dive into everything related to special educational needs and disabilities. We’ll be chatting with parents and professionals alike, sharing insights and experiences to help us all navigate the sometimes tricky world of SEND.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
37%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Let’s Talk SEND! about?
Welcome to Let’s Talk SEND with the Bedford Borough Parent Carer Forum. In this podcast, we dive into everything related to special educational needs and disabilities. We’ll be chatting with parents and professionals alike, sharing insights and experiences to help us all navigate the sometimes tricky world of SEND.
Who hosts Let’s Talk SEND!?
Let’s Talk SEND! is hosted by BedfordBoroughPCF. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
What has Let’s Talk SEND! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Let's Talk SEND - The Youth Justice system" (21 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Let's Talk SEND - Alison Pullen, Head of Service for Inclusion." (21 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Let's Talk SEND - Chris Harvey and Chris Morris." (23 July 2026, 58 minutes).
How often does Let’s Talk SEND! publish?
Let’s Talk SEND! publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 18 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Let’s Talk SEND!?
Booking probability for Let’s Talk SEND! is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Let’s Talk SEND! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Let’s Talk SEND!'s contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Let’s Talk SEND!?
The strongest fits for Let’s Talk SEND! are Family & Social Services. Let’s Talk SEND! has an education audience.
About the host
BedfordBoroughPCF hosts Let’s Talk SEND!, an education podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202636 min
- Jul 23, 202658 min
In this episode, we bring together local and regional voices to explore SEND reform, with a focus on co-production and the people at the heart of the system. We discuss the work of the Regional Improvement and...
- Jul 14, 202647 min
In this episode, we're joined by Harriet Snowden (Hattie), who starts by explaining her impressively long job title and what her role actually involves day to day. We explore a range of fascinating topics, including how...
Episode #14
Let's talk SEND - Jenny Higham
Jul 14, 202640 minIn this episode we have a brilliant chat with Jenny Higham, Manager of the Early Years Support Team. We talk about why investing in Early Years is so important, what families can do if they have concerns about their...
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Episode #13
Let's talk SEND - A Parent Perspective
Jul 14, 202649 minIn this episode we talk to Laura and Jo and discuss what it's really like living in Bedford Borough with children with additional needs. We also chat about their time in the Parent Carer Forum and discuss how things...
Episode #12
Let's talk SEND - Hayley
Jun 2, 202643 minS0<p>In this episode Hayley and Kerri talk about the role of the engagement and development team at the council and how they try to give young people the space to be able to share their experiences and needs whilst...
- Jun 2, 202646 minS0
<p>In this episode, we're joined by Chris and Heather and discuss early help, family support and parent groups. We discuss some of the barriers parent might have to access support and whether some of the way we discuss...
Episode #10
Jo Meehan - Associate Director of CAMHS
Mar 24, 202638 minS0<p>In this latest episode, we sit down with Jo Meehan, Associate Director of CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).</p> <p>Jo shares insight into her role, explains how young people and families can access...
Episode #9
Terri Steele - SENDIASS
Mar 24, 202626 minS0<p>In this episode, Kerri sits down with Terri to explore SENDIASS — the Bedford Borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service.</p> <p>SENDIASS offers a free, impartial and...
- Feb 18, 202639 minS0
<p>In this episode, Kerri chats with Jordan about special educational needs and disabilities, the realities of navigating the school system, and Jordan’s advice and encouragement for families of children with medically...
- Jan 14, 202641 minS0
<p>Tim oversee's many services across Bedford Borough and talks with Kerri in this episode about working with parents and schools, the importance of communication and the current strengths and challenges in the SEND...
- Dec 18, 202536 minS0
<p>In this episode we talk with Shapna and Nisbar about working together across different communities to encourage inclusion. We talk about underrepresented groups, Nisbar's experience as a parent and the work of Hawaa...
- Dec 9, 202542 minS0
<p>In this episode we have a chat with Simon about his role, working collaboratively, waiting lists and how to work within a system that often seems overwhelmed. </p>
- Nov 17, 202542 minS0
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Augustina for a brilliant conversation about putting humanity back into services, the motivations behind her work, local developments in health services, and plenty more.</p>
Episode #3
Nicola Ready, Head of SEND
Oct 3, 202532 minS0<p>In this episode we talk with Nicola Ready about her journey and experiences within SEND. She shares insights into supporting children and families, the challenges faced, and the importance of collaboration between...
Episode #2
Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer
Sep 23, 202548 minS0<p>In today’s episode, Kerri sits down with Chris Morris, Chief Education Officer at Bedford Borough.</p> <p>They discuss what Chris’s role involves, what’s working well when it comes to SEND support across the Borough...
- Jun 30, 202542 minS0
<p>In our first episode we discuss Bedford Borough PCF, get to know some of the team and quickly chat about our aims and hopes for this brand new podcast!</p>
Recent guests
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Chris Harvey
Medical Director of Specialty and Primary Care, South Wales Insurance Brokers
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Chris Morris
BBC’s first on-air fact checker / CEO of Full Fact, Monty Roberts International Learning Center
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Dr. Tim Long
Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute, Mile Long Table
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Terri Steele
SENDIASS
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