"It’s not the parents who are broken, it’s the system" with Tania Tirraoro & Sharon Smith

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Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton

The Institute for Public Policy Research

30 episodes

4 days ago

A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff Barton, former general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and chair of the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, this series features conversations with parents, teachers, young people, and experts from across the UK. With support from Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Policy Specialist at ASCL, the podcast asks what’s working, what’s not, and where change should begin. Talking Inclusion blends lived experience with policy insight

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"It’s not the parents who are broken, it’s the system" with Tania Tirraoro & Sharon Smith

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton

29 minutes 48 seconds

1 month ago

"It’s not the parents who are broken, it’s the system" with Tania Tirraoro & Sharon Smith

In this episode, Geoff Barton speaks with Tania Tirraoro and Sharon Smith of Special Needs Jungle about the lived realities behind SEND policy. They share powerful personal stories of advocating for their children, the systemic barriers families face, and why EHCPs aren’t the problem—underfunding, poor training, and lack of accountability are.