SEND in the Spotlight

SEND in the Spotlight

BBC Sounds

Woman’s Hour presenter Nuala McGovern delves into a key aspect of special educational needs and disabilities - or SEND - each week, and brings together families, young people, teachers, experts, and decision-makers. Featuring high-profile parents including Anna Maxwell Martin and Kellie Bright, expect straight talk, sharp insight, and practical advice.

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SEND in the Spotlight is a Woman’s Hour podcast. Episodes are published on Mondays on BBC Sounds. If you enjoy listening, why not try the Woman’s Hour Guide to Life which Nuala McGovern also presents.

Note: In Scotland the system is called ASN, Additional Support Needs; In Wales it's ALN, Additional Learning Needs; In Northern Ireland it is known as the SEN register, that is the Special Educational Needs Register.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of SEND in the Spotlight?

There are 14 episodes avaiable of SEND in the Spotlight.

What is SEND in the Spotlight about?

We have categorized SEND in the Spotlight as:

  • Kids & Family
  • Parenting

Where can you listen to SEND in the Spotlight?

SEND in the Spotlight is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did SEND in the Spotlight start?

The first episode of SEND in the Spotlight that we have available was released 1 December 2025.

Who creates the podcast SEND in the Spotlight?

SEND in the Spotlight is produced and created by BBC Sounds.