Supporting SEND Families with Dr Carrie Grant MBE and David Grant MBE

Talking Behaviour video and resource pack

Join Jonathan Newport and our experienced guests Dr Carrie Grant MBE and David Grant MBE in this Talking Behaviour episode where they discuss the ways in which practitioners can best support families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

In the episode they discuss:

• The importance of advocacy and building a “village” of support
• How practitioners can consider individual needs, to promote a sense of belonging for the whole family
• Strategies to improve communication, encourage active listening, and reduce demands for children and young people

Dr Carrie Grant MBE and David Grant MBE are well-known broadcasters, vocal coaches, campaigners, and parents who advocate for greater support for families around neurodiversity, additional needs, mental health, and inclusion.

Find out more about the Grants on their website. You can also find out more about their book, ‘A Very Modern Family: Stories and Guidance to Nurture Your Relationships’, here.

Download the resource pack

You might also find the accompanying printable resource pack helpful to download.

This pack contains a range of questions and activities featured in the episode, to stimulate debate and discussion amongst staff teams. It’s an ideal resource for staff meetings or for individual professional development.

Print the materials before watching the episode. Pause the video when a question or statement appears on the screen, discuss with your colleagues, then complete it in your resource pack. Compare your responses and consider any implications for your setting.

More episodes of the Team Teach Talking Behaviour series are available in the Knowledge Hub exclusively for Team Teach certificate holders.