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Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

Update: 2025-09-20
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Welcome to Included Not Excluded, the podcast from BeyondAutism exploring the challenges, successes, and strategies shaping autism education today.

In this episode:

Nikkie-Chekita Jordan, a parent of an autistic child, shares her family’s journey and the challenges of accessing the right support.

Professor Toby Salt, an experienced leader in education, reflects on systemic barriers and how schools and services can respond.

Tracie Coultas-Pitman, BeyondAutism CEO, hosts the conversation and considers what these experiences mean for families, educators, and professionals.

🔗 Learn more about our work: www.beyondautism.org.uk
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Copyright (C) 2025 BeyondAutism

Produced by BeyondAutism and edited by Jesica Martinez de Hoz.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on Included Not Excluded are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BeyondAutism, its trustees, staff, or affiliates. This podcast is provided for general information only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or educational advice. Listeners should always seek appropriate independent guidance for their circumstances. BeyondAutism accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken, or not taken, on the basis of this podcast.

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Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

Episode 1: The Realities of SEND – A Parent’s Journey and a Leader’s Perspective

Toby Salt, Tracie Coultas-Pitman, Nikkie-Chekita Jordan