The SEND Sisterhood
The Send Sisterhood
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Curious about life behind the scenes of special needs?
Hosted by Natalie (mother to "JJ" and Social Worker) and Danise (mother to "Panda", former teacher, parent advocate and Founder of @pandastree_blackdsuk); the SEND Sisterhood podcast offers pure, unapologetic, parent perspective on what it is like to live in and navigate Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) world.
The Send Sisterhood was created with everyone in mind, inviting all to listen and learn from their unique parent perspectives.
Updates on future episodes: @thesendsisterhood
Contact: [email protected]
Music by SK @GMGOmusic
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Recent Episodes
S2E5 S2 - Episode 5: When Developmental Milestones don't seem to Move
When you learn your child is "delayed" is some capacity, it doesn't bring about feelings of great joy or prized accomplishments. There are a variety of challenges that come with navigating the unique…
S2E4 S2 - Episode 4: Light at the End of the Tunnel
On this episode Dee and Nat speak to Sali M, a Senior Education Advisor and parent of two sons with SEND. Sali reflects on the very different journeys of both of her children. The ups and downs,…
S2E3 S2 - Episode 3: Finding suitable extra provisions and activities
Often many take for granted the ability to have your child cared for while you work, rest or play.For millions of SEND parents this is a luxury. There are financial implications to getting help;…
S2E2 S2 - Episode 2: The Silent Struggle of SEND Parent Men
Episode 2 gives the mic to those often sidelined or forgotten on this SEND journey. SEND parent men. Joining Nat and Dee is Barry Kotei.Barry is a husband, mentor and SEND father to his son Jett,…
S2E1 S2 - Episode 1: Reflections
Welcome back to The SEND Sisterhood - Season 2! On this first episode of Season 2, Dee and Nat reflect on the time since Season 1 was released as parent carers.Being a SEND parent carer doesn't allow…
S1E11 Bonus Episode - Episode 11: Finding an Early Years Provision
On this bonus final episode Dee and Nat discuss their experiences when looking for Early Years/school settings. Focusing on what they found helpful and also discussing what considerations a parent…
S1E10 Episode 10: The Joys of SEND
On this final official episode of the series (watch this space for the bonus episode coming soon!) Nat and Dee consider if there are in fact any "joys" to being a SEND parent-carer. Taking a look…
S1E9 Episode 9: SEND Training
On this penultimate episode, Nat and Dee discuss and share their experiences of learning and development within the context of being a parent-carer. They explore whether additional training is…
S1E8 Episode 8: SEND Parent Guilt
Although it is noted that all parents at some stage in their journey experience "parent guilt"; Nat and Dee discuss whether there is perhaps, such a thing as "SEND parent guilt". Although the…
S1E7 Episode 7: Finances and Career Changes
There are so many misconceptions surrounding SEND Parenting and the impact of becoming a SEND parent on finances and careers. Occasionally, some may have to give up working altogether; while others…
S1E6 Episode 6: EHCP Provision Feat. Simone Lewis
When you have a child with SEND; one of the first fearful things you hear about is getting your child an Education Heath Care Plan (EHCP). Although it may seem as if an EHCP is a given for all SEND…
S1E5 Episode 5: Playdates
Playdates are meant to be fun. But how much fun are they really for many SEND parents? Nat and Dee take at look at their own experiences with play dates, discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of…
Episode 4: Health Conditions
Nat and Dee tackle the difficult topic of health conditions; discussing the volume of appointments, emotions and lessons learned when tackling the healthcare system and interacting with healthcare…
Episode 3: A week in the life of a SEND Parent Carer
On this episode Nat and Dee divulge what it has personally been like to adapt to being a parent carer - discussing what a typical “week in the life” has been like for them; the impact on day to day…
Episode 2: The Importance of a SEND Support Network
Nat and Dee dive right in by discussing the concept of community, feelings of isolation and how their support networks evolved once they became parents to children with additional needs.Updates on…
S1E1 Episode 1: Welcome to the SEND Sisterhood!
On this brief episode Natalie and Danise formally introduce themselves and discuss how they came to create the SEND Sisterhood podcast. As they share how they have experienced navigating their new…
Frequently Asked Questions
The SEND Sisterhood has published 16 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.
The SEND Sisterhood is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 31m.
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