Jan 12, 202631 minS3
Is the local authority refusing to carry out an EHC needs assessment? In this episode of the SEND Talk podcast, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella explain what a refusal to assess...
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SEND Talk
Hosted by SENDIASS Manchester · education · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
Simple, easy-to-understand, jargon-free advice for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability or for young people navigating the world with SEND. Featuring those that live and breathe SEND support including experts from SENDIASS Manchester and parents who’ve been through the same hurdles you may be facing. Each episode, together with your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull they chat through some of the most common SEND support queries. We empower you to make the right & informed choices for you or your child.Further info: www.SENDIASSmanchester.org.uk
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What is SEND Talk about?
Simple, easy-to-understand, jargon-free advice for parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability or for young people navigating the world with SEND. Featuring those that live and breathe SEND support including experts from SENDIASS Manchester and parents who’ve been through the same hurdles you may be facing.
Who hosts SEND Talk?
SEND Talk is hosted by SENDIASS Manchester. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
What has SEND Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "How do I challenge a ‘refusal to assess’ decision?" (12 January 2026, 31 minutes), "How do I change my child’s school place: with and without an EHC plan?" (11 August 2025, 32 minutes), and "What steps can I take to enforce my child’s EHC plan (Section F)?" (11 August 2025, 27 minutes).
How often does SEND Talk publish?
SEND Talk publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 16 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on SEND Talk?
Booking probability for SEND Talk is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. SEND Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. SEND Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch SEND Talk?
The strongest fits for SEND Talk are Educational Support Services. SEND Talk has an education audience.
About the host
SENDIASS Manchester hosts SEND Talk, an education podcast with 16 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 11, 202532 minS0<p>Need to change your child’s school? Not sure where to start?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the SEND Talk podcast, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella explain exactly what to do...
Aug 11, 202527 minS0<p>Not getting the support promised in your child’s EHC plan?</p><p>In this episode of the SEND Talk podcast, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS advisor Laura Nardella break down what to do if your child...
Feb 19, 202536 minS3<p>Did you know that you can appeal if you're unhappy with the named school in your child's EHC plan?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the SEND Talk podcast, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser...
Dec 19, 202323 minS2<p>Your child could qualify for support from the local authority in getting to and from school. </p><p> </p><p>In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella look at the...
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Dec 19, 202328 minS2<p>Every child with an educational health care plan (EHC) will be sent a draft plan first. We know it’s a big document with lots of sections, so we’re here to help you check it.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, your...
Dec 19, 202318 minS2<p>Has your child been sent home from school and are you unsure if it’s an official suspension?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella explain what...
Dec 19, 20238 minS2<p>A draft EHC plan has a question that stumps lots of people - ‘Do you want a personal budget?’ </p><p>In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella explain educational personal...
Dec 19, 202320 minS2<p>Did you know that you can appeal if you're unhappy with a decision made by the local authority about an EHC plan or an EHC needs assessment? </p><p>In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS...
Dec 19, 20238 minS2<p>After an educational health care needs assessment is sent, the local authority will send you a ‘Notice of Consideration’ letter.</p><p>But these letters can prove a little confusing!</p><p>In this episode, your host...
Episode #1
What is SENDIASS?
Dec 19, 20236 minS2<p>Perhaps a friend, colleague, local authority or school has advised that you call SENDIASS.</p><p>But just what is SENDIASS?</p><p>In this episode, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella...
Episode #6
The Annual Review Process
Dec 5, 202236 minS0<p>A review is an essential step in having an education, health and care plan (EHCP). They’re vital to see if things are working (or not!), if are there items that need changing, and most importantly are you or your...
Episode #5
The EHCP process
Dec 5, 202233 minS0<p>An education, health and care plan is something you may have heard about if you or your child has SEN. But sometimes it can be difficult to navigate all the information that comes with them.<br /><br />In this...
Dec 5, 202219 minS0<p>It’s OK to feel unsure about what to do at a school meeting. Should you take notes? What about when the meeting has ended?</p><p>So in this episode, we discuss what happens at a school meeting, what you need to...
Episode #3
Preparing for school meetings
Dec 5, 202240 minS0<p>School meetings about you or your child with SEND don’t have to be scary. The secret to successful meetings is all in the preparation. In this episode, we discuss the steps to prepare for a school meeting to ensure...
Episode #2
SEND support in schools
Nov 24, 202228 minS1<p>Having special educational needs doesn’t mean that your school isn’t equipped to support you or your child. In this episode, we discuss what that support can look like and how to ask for it</p><p>Joining your host...
Episode #1
Coming soon!
Oct 27, 20222 minS1<p>Are you a parent/carer that had a child with special educational needs and disabilities or SEND for short?</p><p>Or are you a young person navigating the world with SEND?</p><p>Are you unsure how best to support...
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Jill Carr
Financial Planner, Stephens Wealth Management
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Laura Nardella
SENDIASS Manchester
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Margarette Lee-Chapman
SENDIASS Manchester
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Andrew Lomax
SENDIASS Manchester
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