In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what happens if you have gone through the EHC needs assessment process and have an EHC plan, but you are not happy with its contents.This is the fourth in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process.Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode, Salise and Adam explain what you can do if the local authority refuses to issue an EHC plan following a needs assessment.This is the third in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process.Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what you can do if a local authority refuses to carry out an EHC needs assessment following an application.This is the second in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process.Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode, Salise and Adam explain how you start the process of applying to the local authority for an education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment to get an EHC plan for your child.This is the first in a four-part series about the EHC needs assessment process. Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusi…

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by their colleague Lacie to discuss local authority funding for special educational needs. Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

Adam and Salise are joined by one of their Paralegal team members, Ellie to bust some common SEN myths.Website: www.geldards.comProduction: Geldards LLPMusic: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode for Down Syndrome Awareness Week (18-24 March), Salise is joined by Geldards Paralegal Lacie Smith. They discuss Lacie’s experience of growing up with a brother with Down Syndrome as well as her time working as a special education teacher in the United States. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lem…

This week, Candice James, Scarlet Friel and Vanessa Dilworth join our host, Salise for this special Mother's Day episode of SEN Talks. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

This week, Candice James, Scarlet Friel and Vanessa Hale join our host, Salise for this special International Women's Day episode of SEN Talks. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Geldards LLP Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise speak to Claire Dean, Partner in the Geldards family team, about her experience of child law and the family justice system. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise explain what an education, health and care plan (EHCP) is, who needs one and how you get one. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Salise and Adam speak to Dr Giovanni Giaroli, founder of The Giaroli Centre who specialises in ADHD and autism. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, the whole team is in the studio together to chat to their colleague Douglas Hamer about his diagnoses of autism and ADHD. Although both present challenges to him, they also give him a high level of insight into what his clients’ children go through. Website: www.geldards.com Production: Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine …

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by Alex Foster, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Safeguarding Lead and SENCo at The Unicorn School, a specialist school in Oxfordshire. They discuss how the school supports pupils with dyslexia and related learning difficulties. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens …

On this week’s episode Salise and Adam are joined by Dr Olivia Kessel, host of the Send Parenting Podcast. Dr Kessel discusses her experiences of navigating the SEN appeals process on behalf of her neurodivergent daughter, who inspired her podcast. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by…

In this episode, Salise and Adam are joined by their colleague Tom Glenister, a solicitor specialising in wills, trusts and probate. They discuss the difficult topics of life after EHC plans and planning for the future of children with SEN. Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmu…

In this episode, Adam and Salise speak to their colleague Douglas Hamer about education otherwise than at school (EOTAS). He explains what EOTAS is, why people have it and how you can get it.Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmus…

In this episode, Adam shares his personal experiences of growing up with dyslexia and living with the condition as a partner in a law firm. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode, Salise discusses her previous experience as an SEN lawyer for a local authority and explains the appeal and tribunal processes from the LA point of view. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Production: OSR Studios and Darren Evans of Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

The post-16 transfer deadline of March 31 is fast approaching. This is the date by which a young person’s EHC plan must be reviewed and amended in the year of transfer from secondary education to post-16 education. In this special episode of the SEN Talks podcast, Adam and Salise discuss what the deadline means and what action parents can take if t…

The secondary transfer deadline of February 15 is fast approaching. This is the date by which a child's EHC plan must be reviewed and amended in the year of transfer. In this special episode of the SEN Talks podcast, Adam and Salise discuss what the deadline means and what parents can do if they receive an EHC plan with a school they don’t want the…

In the third of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. In this episode, they explain extended appeals. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio

In this episode, Adam and Salise are joined by Adam's wife Scarlet to discuss the journey toward their son’s ASD diagnosis. They give a personal account of their experiences and explain what other parents can expect.Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, GeldardsWebsite: www.geldards.comProducer: Darren Evans, Petersens PRMusic: Sunshine by lemonm…

In the second of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. In this episode, they explain the issuing of a draft EHC plan. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Helen Pearson, a speech and language therapist who works with children and young people. We discuss social communication with a particular focus on autistic children. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonm…

In the first of three episodes, Adam and Salise discuss how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal. They explain how the education, health and care needs assessment process and the appeals process work. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Dr Jemma Levy, an educational and child psychologist, to discuss dyslexia. Adam Friel, head of education law at Geldards, also shares his experiences of living with dyslexia. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine b…

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Melinda Eriksen, a specialist paediatric occupational therapist. We discuss developmental co-ordination disorder, also known as dyspraxia, in childhood. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: Darren Evans, Petersens PR Music: Sunshine by lemonmusicstudio…

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Sarah Sharp, a trained therapist who runs Tictock Therapy C.I.C. Tictock provides support, information and therapy (CBiT) services to individuals with tics and Tourette's syndrome as well as families and professionals. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel, Geldards Website: www.geldards.com Producer: …

In this episode we’re joined by special guest Charlotte Hadfield from 3PB Barristers. Charlotte is an expert in education, health and social care law. We discuss rights around the ‘waking day curriculum’, a term used to describe educational provision that extends beyond normal school hours. Hosts: Salise Dourmoush and Adam Friel of Geldards Website…

SEN Talks is a new podcast brought to you by the team at Geldards SEN. We are experts in special educational needs (SEN), providing support to parents and young people in their learning. In this podcast we will share our expertise on the world of SEN education and discuss SEN topics with a variety of special guests.…