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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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Signup to Generate a PitchWoman’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. Episodes are published on Mondays on BBC Sounds.
SEND in the Spotlight is hosted by BBC Sounds. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Specialist schools, John Harris" (9 March 2026, 38 minutes), "Health - spotlight on the 'H' in EHCP, Carrie Grant" (2 March 2026, 36 minutes), and "SEND reforms | A Woman's Hour & SEND in the Spotlight special" (24 February 2026, 58 minutes).
SEND in the Spotlight publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for SEND in the Spotlight is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SEND in the Spotlight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SEND in the Spotlight's contact route on record: verified email.
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BBC Sounds hosts SEND in the Spotlight, a kids podcast with 14 episodes published.
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<p>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...
SEND in the Spotlight
<p>An in depth look at the 'H' in EHCPs. That is the health part of Education Health and Care Plans, as they stand now.</p><p>We hear from mum Becci, about what her day looks like before she even gets her child out of...
SEND in the Spotlight
<p>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.</p><p>Whether you’re a parent, a young person, a teacher or someone who...
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<p>SEND reforms special episode coming soon!</p>
SEND in the Spotlight
<p>Today's leaks about upcoming SEND reforms in England in the Times newspaper have made headlines.</p><p>Full details will be laid out in a white paper next week, which we will cover in depth in a future...
SEND in the Spotlight
<p>We put the spotlight on the crucial cast of professionals who work alongside teachers to support children and young people with SEND.</p><p>Nuala McGovern hears from listener Helen, who shares what it's really like...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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<p>Tom Rees is advising the Government on how to do inclusion well. Nuala McGovern speaks to him about chairing the Department for Education's Expert Advisory Group on Inclusion. Tom is a former primary teacher and...
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<p>Christmas can be a time of great togetherness. It can also mean sensory overload and general overwhelm, plus changes to routine and health and care arrangements.</p><p>Andy and Gaz from the AutismDadCast share how...
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<p>It's just four letters, but getting an EHCP - Education Health and Care Plan - for children with special educational needs and disabilities can be a long and frustrating battle. In this episode we explain how to get...
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<p>It's a defining moment in the SEND story. The government will publish its delayed Schools White Paper in the New Year, and is now conducting an extended listening exercise on the changes it could...
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<p>The special educational needs system is widely considered to be broken. Put simply, demand is outstripping supply, and too many children are being left without the support they need or having to go to school far away...
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founding director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, FootballTakeover.com / Sports Radio 610
SEND campaigner, Special Needs Jungle
Former music editor at The Big Issue magazine, Former editor of Faster Louder, Host of Sometimes Always on Triple R, St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy and Christ the King Catholic Academy
BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, vocal coach, leadership coach, campaigner, Carrie's Space Outfitting
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