Conversations with a SEND Mum

Conversations with a SEND Mum

Nicole Bateman

Episodes 48
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Sporadic
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Welcome to 'Conversations with a SEND Mum' a podcast hosted by Nicole Bateman who is a SEND Mum herself and Co-Founder of The Super Sensory Squad. This podcast is dedicated to authentic conversations with SEND Parents—sharing the realities, challenges, and triumphs of raising children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. 

Expect open, supportive chats that bring together the experiences and stories of parents navigating the unique world of SEND parenting. Alongside these chats, we'll have professionals in the SEND community offering practical advice and ideas as well as real life experiences from neurodivergent adults. Join us for genuine conversations with those who truly 'get it'. There'll be laughter, maybe some tears, but after tuning in, you, as a SEND parent, will feel a little less alone.


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Recent Episodes

S4E6 Championing inclusion through art and creative activities: Nicole Bateman chats with Julie Bevan from Dot Kids

Nov 26, 2025 32m Transcript

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Julie Bevan, the franchisor of Dot Kids, a children’s art franchise with a heart and mission rooted in creativity,…

S4E5 Dyslexia, ADHD and Parent burnout: Nicole Bateman chats with Liz Evans

Oct 08, 2025 36m

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole sits down with Liz Evans;  an Occupational Therapist, mum, and the brilliant mind behind The Untypical OT.Together they dive into an honest…

S4E4 S4: E4: Tourette's and Autism: Nicole Bateman chats with Scott

Aug 13, 2025 24m Transcript

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole chats with Scott, owner of Phoenix Ashes and Co, about a journey many families will recognise, years of waiting for a diagnosis while…

S4E3 S4: E3: Let us Learn Too and SEND Reform: Nicole Bateman chats with Hayley Harding

Jul 23, 2025 21m Transcript

In this powerful and honest conversation, Nicole sits down with Hayley Harding, co-founder of Let Us Learn Too, a grassroots parent-led campaign group fighting for the rights of disabled children in…

S4E2 S4: E2: ADHD and Chronic Health Conditions: Nicole Bateman chats with Andy Horry

Jul 09, 2025 24m Transcript

In this week’s episode, Nicole Bateman is joined by Andy Horry, who was diagnosed with ADHD later in life. Together, they explore what it’s like to look back on your childhood through the lens of a…

S4E1 S4: E1: Nicole Bateman chats end of term transitions, parental burnout and epilepsy

Jul 09, 2025 20m Transcript

Welcome back to Conversations with a SEND Mum and to the start of Season 4. In this solo episode, host Nicole Bateman sets the tone for the season ahead with an honest, heartfelt look at what’s…

S3: E11: Education and Neurodiversity: Nicole Bateman chats with Charlotte Mountford

May 14, 2025 27m Transcript

In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Charlotte Montford; educator, specialist autism support teacher, and founder of Badger Education. Charlotte shares how a volunteering experience at…

S3E12 S3: E10: Autism Acceptance: Nicole Bateman chats with Tynisha from Visible Autism

Apr 02, 2025 36m Transcript

Autism Acceptance Day: Masking, Diagnosis and Visibility with Tynisha from Visible Autismin this Autism Acceptance Day special, Nicole Bateman speaks with Tynisha from Visible Autism about her lived…

S3E11 Purple Day 2025 Episode 2/2: Nicole Bateman chats with Kelly Norford

Mar 26, 2025 31m Transcript

Purple Day Special – Parenting Kids with Epilepsy with Kelly NorfordIn this Purple Day special episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman chats with Kelly Norford, a mum of three…

S3E10 Purple Day Special 2025 1/2: Nicole Bateman chats with Hattie Brant

Mar 26, 2025 20m Transcript

Epilepsy Awareness with Hattie Brant from Purple DayssIn this special episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Hattie Brant, founder of Purple Dayss, to raise awareness…

S3E9 S3: E9: The Journey into SEND Fatherhood: Nicole Bateman chats with Mark Allen and Callum Galbraith

Nov 29, 2024 19m Transcript

In episode 9 of Season 3 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman welcomes Mark Allen and Callum Galbraith, two of the 14 fathers featured in The Journey into SEND Fatherhood, a powerful new…

S3E8 S3: E8: Living with ARFID: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Jacques

Nov 27, 2024 26m Transcript

In Season 3 episode 8 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman dives into the complex world of restricted eating and ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) with expert Michelle…

S3E7 S3: E7: ADHD, Autism and Masking in the Workplace: Nicole Bateman chats with Tania Gerard

Nov 20, 2024 22m Transcript

In Season 3 episode 7 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Tania Gerard, an autistic and ADHD advocate, trainer, and speaker. Together, they explore the challenges of being…

S3E6 S3: E6: Autism and AAC: Nicole Bateman chats with Laura Brown

Nov 13, 2024 24m Transcript

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman sits down with Laura Brown, the voice behind Spinning World of Autism. Laura shares her family’s journey with her autistic son, Ethan,…

S3E5 S3: E5: Simple Self Care For Parent Carers: Nicole Bateman chats with Rachel Slyfield

Nov 06, 2024 19m Transcript

In Episode 5 of Season 3 of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman sits down with Rachel Slyfield, founder of Rachel’s 3 R’s Subscription Box, who shares her journey as a SEND mum and her…

S3E4 S3: E4: Ready Eddie Go: Nicole Bateman chats with Nikki Saunders

Oct 23, 2024 19m Transcript

In episode 4 of Conversations with a SEND Mum Season 3, host Nicole Bateman chats with Nikki Saunders, an incredible mum of two autistic boys and the brilliant mind behind the TV series Ready Eddie…

S3E3 S3: E3: DLD Awareness Day: Nicole Bateman chats with Tamara Holland

Oct 18, 2024 28m Transcript

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Tamara Holland from Dot and Stripe Marketing to raise awareness for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) on DLD…

S3E2 S3: E2: Raising the SEN-Betweeners: Nicole Bateman chats with Lisa Lloyd

Oct 09, 2024 21m Transcript

In this episode of Conversations with a SEND Mum, Nicole Bateman is joined by Lisa Lloyd, author of Raising the Sen-Betweeners. Lisa shares her personal journey of raising two very different autistic…

S3E1 S3: E1: Neurodivergent Sleep Support: Nicole Bateman chats with Michelle Cyril

Oct 02, 2024 22m Transcript

In the first episode of Season 3, Nicole Bateman sits down with Michelle Cyril, The Family Sleep Specialist, to discuss how to help neurodivergent children with complex sleep needs. As a nurse with a…

S2E14 S2 E14: Dyslexia, Screening and Understanding Neurodivergent Brains: Nicole Bateman chats with Matt Hancock

Jul 10, 2024 17m Transcript

In the final episode of Season 2, host Nicole Bateman is joined by Matt Hancock, founder of the Accessible Learning Foundation. Together they discuss Matt's experience of school before he knew he was…

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Conversations with a SEND Mum has published 48 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

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