The SEND Mum Club

Down Syndrome

Parenting

Autism

Child Development

Mental Health

Parenting Challenges

TARP Syndrome

Genetic Condition

SEND

ADHD

Infantile Spasms

Community Support

Therapy

Cerebral Palsy

SEND (special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Epilepsy

Emotional Support

Sensory Processing

Special Educational Needs

The SEND Mum Club is the parenting podcast with a difference. Made specifically for parents of children with all kinds of additional needs and disabilities. It's a place to share the joys and challenges of raising children with all kinds of SEND, by having raw, honest conversations, designed to make you feel seen and heard on a journey none of us expected to be on.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	49	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ParentingKids & Family

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Latest Episodes

48: Sam Ofoegbu: Making the Decision to Home Educate

My friend Sam Ofoegbu is my guest this week, talking about her little boy Theo who’s 4. Theo has Down syndrome and needed heart surgery after he was born. He is also on the ASD pathway. We discuss parenting a child with additional needs without a par... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 11 min

47: Dora Garcia: The Travelholic SEN Mum

Dora Garcia joins me on this episode to chat about her 9 year old son Matteo who has Autism and ADHD. We discuss Dora being in denial before the diagnosis and how she feels perceptions changed after it. We talk about the importance of taking pockets ... more

18 May 2026 • 1 hr 2 min • Most popular

46: Amelia Christie: 5 Heart Surgeries in 5 Years

Amelia Christie is my guest this week, talking about her 5 year old son Oliver who has congenital heart disease, cerebral palsy, global development delay and is tube fed. We talk about how Amelia coped with lengthy stays in hospital for Oliver’s surg... more

11 May 2026 • 1 hr 3 min

45: Christian Laing: Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome, Setting Up Stand Out Socks & Why There’s Still Such A Long Way To Go

In this episode I talk to Christian Laing – co-founder of Stand Out Socks – about what life was like growing up with a sibling with Down syndrome. We discuss how that impacted Christian’s upbringing, how involved Ross was (and is) with Christian’s fr... more

27 Apr 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Dora Garcia

Mother of Matteo, SEND advocate and travel enthusiast

Episode: 47: Dora Garcia: The Travelholic SEN Mum

Amelia Christie

Mother of Oliver, child with congenital heart disease

The SEND Mum Club guest

Episode: 46: Amelia Christie: 5 Heart Surgeries in 5 Years

Christian Laing

Co-founder of Stand Out Socks, brother of Ross (who has Down syndrome)

Stand Out Socks

Episode: 45: Christian Laing: Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome, Setting Up Stand Out Socks & Why There’s Still Such A Long Way To Go

Vickie Tanner

Mother of Elsie, a seven-year-old with autism and other conditions

Private individual

Episode: 44: Vickie Tanner: Navigating Autism And Mental Health As A Single Mum

Liz Day

Mother of a child with a rare genetic condition; caregiver and advocate

Private individual

Episode: 43: Liz Day: Parenting a Medically Complex Child With a Very Rare Genetic Condition

Nicola Enoch

Founder and CEO, Down Syndrome UK; advocate and author of resources for families

Down Syndrome UK / Positive About Down Syndrome

Episode: 42: Nicola Enoch: World Down Syndrome Day Special

Clare Graham

Mother of Odette, child with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy

Family

Episode: 41: Clare & Carl Graham: The Impact Of A Diagnosis On Your Mental Health

Carl Graham

Father of Odette, SEND dad

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Episode: 41: Clare & Carl Graham: The Impact Of A Diagnosis On Your Mental Health

Ani Glass

Welsh pop star and musician

Musician (Ani Glass)

Episode: 40: Ani Glass: Embracing The Deaf Community With Your Child

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings

Amazing
I love my Monday mornings listening to your podcasts I love how real and much I can relate to them. I have a son who’s 5 with downsyndrome and it’s really nice to hear someone say out loud how I felt in the beginning snd it not feel negative.
Thank you Gemma your
Amazing x
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deetud
United Kingdoma year ago
Amazed
As a primary school teacher of some forty years -I am blown away having listened to Shona -essential listening to all of us in that professional space -her clarity of thinking and honesty gave me pause for thought - thank you -Elizabeth
Apple Podcasts
5
Springmount7
Irelanda year ago
Beautiful and honest
Thank you for a peek behind the curtain. Leo is lucky but so are you x
Apple Podcasts
5
Malloyerr
United Kingdoma year ago
Absolutely brilliant
Cried at how brave you handled this and those lovely words you used how Leo made you a better person.
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Episodes are emotionally impactful and offer hopeful, empowering perspectives.

Listeners appreciate the honesty and relatability of stories from SEND families.

Fans value the supportive community and real-life guidance for navigating complex systems.

Teachers find the insights practical and thought-provoking for classroom awareness.

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Apple Podcasts	#238	United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#15	Chile/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#77	Denmark/Kids & Family/Parenting
Apple Podcasts	#89	Chile/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts	#102	New Zealand/Kids & Family/Parenting

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47: Dora Garcia: The Travelholic SEN Mum

Q: What is the best piece of advice you've been given along the way?

Choose your battles; focus on meaningful routines and supports, and trust your instincts more than external professionals when necessary.

47: Dora Garcia: The Travelholic SEN Mum

Q: What do you know now that you wish you'd known when you got Matteo's diagnosis?

Seeing Matteo through a longer lens has helped me understand his differences as strengths and has improved patience and focus on patient, gradual supports rather than rushing to label or fix everything immediately.

45: Christian Laing: Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome, Setting Up Stand Out Socks & Why There’s Still Such A Long Way To Go

Q: What systemic changes do you think are most urgent to improve paid employment for people with learning disabilities beyond your own business model?

We need to move away from charity-like models and toward sustainable employment, with paid roles, proper contracts, and accessible pathways that scale beyond a single company. Education, public perception, and consistent funding structures are essential to unlock broader opportunities.

45: Christian Laing: Growing Up With A Brother With Down Syndrome, Setting Up Stand Out Socks & Why There’s Still Such A Long Way To Go

Q: How did growing up with a sibling who has Down syndrome influence your career path and your decision to start Stand Out Socks?

My upbringing showed me the value of inclusion and practical fairness—paying people for their work and creating a workplace where everyone belongs. That lived experience became the compass for Stand Out Socks: a business built to prove that employing people with learning disabilities can be both ethical and commercially viable.

42: Nicola Enoch: World Down Syndrome Day Special

Q: What advice would you give to someone who has just received a Down syndrome diagnosis for their child?

The host asks for guidance, and Nicola emphasizes staying present, avoiding excessive future-thinking, and enjoying newborn weeks, while also acknowledging the initial feelings of grief and the importance of seeking and building supportive networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The SEND Mum Club

What is The SEND Mum Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on parenting children with diverse additional needs, sharing raw, candid experiences from diagnosis through daily life. Episodes cover advocacy, education systems, mental health for families, navigating complex healthcare paths, and personal journeys with SEND—often highlighted through stories about Down syndrome, autism, sensory needs, deafness, and rare medical conditions. Guests include parents, advocates, and professionals who offer practical resources, empathetic perspectives, and community support. The tone is open, supportive, and solution-focused, with a strong emphasis on validation, resilience, and collective knowledge for families navigating a challenging but rewarding path.

A standout aspect is the consistent ... more

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Recent guests on The SEND Mum Club include:

1. Dora Garcia
2. Amelia Christie
3. Christian Laing
4. Vickie Tanner
5. Liz Day
6. Nicola Enoch
7. Clare Graham
8. Carl Graham

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